Teaching & Mentorship

In the Classroom

Teaching is a core part of my scholarly practice. I care about engaging in courses where students feel their experience is important and the educational experience is catered to them — I try to make material exciting and relevant.

Teaching Roles

2023–Present

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University of Washington, Seattle

I have served as TA for courses spanning the psychology curriculum, supporting lecture sections and leading discussion. My sections aim to strengthen understanding of course material and create a space where students feel comfortable exploring their own knowledge.

Fundamentals of Research Design Abnormal Psychology Advanced Human Sexuality Psychology of Gender

2023–Present

Reader / Grader

University of Washington, Seattle

Supporting course instructors through grading, written feedback, and student assessment across a range of psychology courses.

Psychology of Health Disparities Biopsychology Social Psychology Lab Learning Motivation

2018–2021

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

University of San Francisco

Four years supporting courses across the psychology major, including research methods sequences, prejudice and social cognition, and the undergraduate thesis seminar.

Psychology of Prejudice Thesis Development Seminar Biological Psychology Psychological Statistics Research Design

Teaching Resources

Resources & Materials

Teaching materials available upon request. Sample syllabi and resources will be posted here as they are prepared for sharing.

Coming Soon

Sample Syllabus

An example syllabus demonstrating my approach to course design, learning objectives, and inclusive pedagogy practices.

2024 · UW Teaching & Learning Showcase

Strengthening Course Inclusivity Through Syllabus Review

Song, R., Volpe, L., Gray, C., & Schneider, M.J. — A collaborative project on implementing a department-wide syllabus review process for inclusive pedagogy.

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Reading List

Curated readings on identity, social cognition, and prejudice suitable for undergraduate courses at varying levels.