TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Brown University - Instructor

JANUARY 2020-May 2020

Designed and taught Machine Learning and Language Arts, Brown’s first artificial intelligence arts workshop
Surveyed a number of contemporary themes in computer-generated art covering literature, visual arts, music, and installation pieces
Helped students design and carry out projects engaged with ethical and aesthetic concerns in AI theory

SEPTEMBER 2019-DECEMBER 2019

Designed and taught Digital Language Arts 1, an introductory workshop in electronic literature and art practice
Facilitated discussion between majors and non-majors of relevant questions in contemporary language arts
Lectured on art history covering 20th century literary movements and the evolution of interactive digital works

JANUARY 2019-MAY 2019

Worked collaboratively with chair of the literary arts department John Cayley in drafting a redesigned syllabus for this annually taught VR literature course Writing 3D
Led hands-on hardware and software demos in designing for virtual reality
Lectured weekly on poetry and interactive literature in three dimensional spaces

JANUARY 2019-MAY 2020

Assisted in day to day operations of the project, which gives refuge and funding to writers under threat of political violence in their home countries
Website design and maintenance in conjunction with Brown’s digital web team
Outreach and written correspondence with all potential international applicants
Proofread communication with other departments and university administration
Aided the selection committee with preparation and organization of applications and relevant documents

SEPTEMBER 2006-AUGUST 2018

Served as a lead mentor in social and emotional education groups for children on the autism spectrum
Designed group content for students with a wide array of special needs including improv games, vocational training, and personalized social-skills exercises
Prepared written reports and detailed student plans for parents and therapists
Assisted in the training of new mentors and design of educational materials