I began my teaching career in the United States as a Chemistry Teaching Assistant at the University of New Mexico, where I taught General Chemistry I Laboratory courses for freshman students. In this role, I guided students through laboratory experiments, demonstrated proper laboratory techniques, and ensured strict adherence to safety procedures when handling chemicals and scientific equipment. I also assisted faculty with General Chemistry II Lecture for freshmen and Physical Chemistry I and II Lectures for junior-level students, helping reinforce lecture concepts and support student learning. My responsibilities included teaching laboratory sessions, leading recitation classes, holding office hours to assist students with coursework, proctoring exams, and grading laboratory reports, assignments, and exams. Through this experience, I also had the honor of being recognized as a Graduate Teaching Scholar at the university and served as the graduate student representative at the UNM Spring Teaching Conference 2024, where I engaged with other educators on effective teaching practices and student-centered learning. These experiences strengthened my commitment to teaching and mentorship. I am deeply passionate about student growth and development, and I strive to create a supportive learning environment that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and academic success, with the goal of helping every student reach their full potential. 

In 2025, I joined RFK Charter High School as a Chemistry Teacher, where I help students learn the fundamental principles of chemistry while introducing them to hands-on laboratory practices. To strengthen students’ understanding of key concepts, I design and develop chemistry laboratory manuals that serve as structured learning guides for experiments. These manuals include background readings, clearly outlined experimental procedures, and laboratory report sheets to help students document and analyze their findings. Each manual is carefully tailored to be level-appropriate for high school students, ensuring that complex concepts are presented in an accessible and engaging way. In addition to teaching, mentoring, and grading student work, I strive to connect classroom learning with real-world applications of chemistry. To achieve this, I incorporate industry engagement into my curriculum through guest speakers and educational field trips that expose students to careers and innovations in science. Notably, I have organized opportunities for students to participate in the Powering New Mexico Innovation Talk and educational visits to Central New Mexico Community College, allowing them to explore how chemistry and related sciences are applied in real-world settings and inspiring them to pursue further interest in STEM fields.