Teaching assistant

Oberlin College Computer Science Department  07/2023 - Present

• Complete laboratory projects prior to assigning them to ensure assignments are free from errors.

• Copy and distribute classroom materials.

• Develop and maintain course websites.

• Evaluate and grade assignments, and record grades.

• Work with students to ensure timely submission of work.

• Meet with supervisors to discuss students' grades or to complete required grade-related paperwork.

• Schedule and maintain regular office hours to meet with students.

• Tutor or mentor students who need additional instruction.

• Supervise student lab helpers and graders for courses across the department

• Facilitate hiring of student employees each semester

Honors Research

Oberlin College Computer Science Department   02/2022 - 12/2022

• Survey participants to understand the effect of release organization and understanding of privacy protection protocols on the willingness of the general public to use COVID-19 contact tracing applications

• Perform data analysis on survey results to discover the effect of understanding and organization on overall trust through R-studio. 

• Write a conference-level dissertation to present to computer science faculty. 

Athletic photographer

Oberlin College Athletic Communications   08/2021 - 06/2023

• Attend various sporting events to capture the players in action

• Work with coaches and staff to upload and manage the sizable photo catalog

Data Structures teaching assistant

Oberlin College Computer Science Department   08/2021 - 06/2023

• Work with the professor to develop additional lectures to support student success.

• Create practice exams/summary notes prior to exams to assist student studying.

• Teach students high and low level concepts surrounding Java and Data Structures

• Use alternative analogies to explain concepts that a variety of students can understand.

Journalism Intern

Swimming World Magazine     09/2020 - 08/2021

• Writing a variety of news and opinion pieces under the direction of the editor in chief. 

• Interviewing a variety of people to contribute to above articles

  • https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/author/tara-draper/

  • https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/covid-19-destruction-the-devastating-effects-of-coronavirus-on-swim-and-dive-programs//

  • https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/guest-editorial-in-defense-of-lia-thomas-and-her-right-to-compete/

Assistant IT Technician/Network Administrator

Viewbank Primary School   01/2019 - 08/2019

• Manage the school’s fleet of 160 iPad devices

• Assist staff and students with various IT issues

• Assist with both hardware and software issues regarding the school’s network

Media Department Asset Management System Developer

Viewbank Secondary College   01/2017 - 10/2017

• Design web based asset management solution for the Media studies department

• Implement above solution to the specifications of the department chair

• Create and manage users and assets in the system

Election Official

Victorian Electoral Commission   11/2019 - 11/2019

Completed various roles within the 2018 state election, including signing voters in to vote, counting ballot papers, and directing patrons around the voting center. 

Patron Services

2019 Australian Open   01/2019 - 01/2019

• Worked at the Australia Open 2019 as a patron service officer, performing various activities such as ticket checking, queue control, and ushering. 

Electrics Shop Technical Assistant

Oberlin College Electrics Shop   08/2019 - 03/2022

• Assisted with the hanging and striking of lighting and sound equipment for various stage shows on campus.

• Maintaining and repairing shop equipment to ensure it is working at capacity. 

Student Blogger

Oberlin College Office of Communications   09/2019 - 10/2021

• Write blog posts to promote Oberlin College to potential Oberlin students. 

Program Assistant

Viewbank Secondary College   05/2019 - 09/2019

• Worked to develop the promotional website (no longer accessible) for a professional teaching conference 

• Organized speakers, and arranged sessions and presentation orders. 

Swim and Dive Team Technical Assistant 

Oberlin College Swim and Dive Team   08/2019 - 06/2023

• Create graphics for the team to announce new recruits joining the team

• Run the meet Livestream to allow people to watch from home