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I believe learning works best when it feels connected and relevant. As a former Pedagogical Fellow, I encourage active learning and trauma-informed teaching that support students’ well-being while fostering curiosity and critical thinking. I strive to create a classroom where students feel empowered to engage deeply with psychological science and apply it to their own lives and communities.

Basic Statistics for Psychology

Semester: Spring

Offered: 2026

Level: Undergraduate

An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics as applied to psychological research. Topics include measures of central tendency and variability, probability, hypothesis testing, correlation, regression, and analysis of variance. Emphasis is placed on practical application using SPSS for data analysis and interpretation.

Body Image and Eating Behavior

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Level: Graduate

This course examines the psychological and sociocultural foundations of body image and eating behavior. Key theoretical models such as the Tripartite Influence Model, Objectification Theory, and contemporary sociocultural frameworks are reviewed in depth. The course emphasizes cross-cultural psychology, exploring how cultural contexts shape body ideals, appearance pressures, and eating practices across diverse populations. Students will integrate theory with empirical findings to understand mechanisms underlying body dissatisfaction, disordered eating, and resilience, with implications for research, intervention, and global mental health.

Check out my blog post through the Division of Teaching Excellence and Innovation at the University of California, Irvine, where I highlight evidence-based approaches for promoting active learning, fostering student engagement, and integrating research-based practices into the psychology classroom.

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Writing is my passion. I contributed for several years as a researcher to the U See I Write Faculty Writing Initiative, a program at UC Irvine designed to support faculty in building sustainable writing practices, fostering community, and enhancing scholarly productivity. This work culminated in the publication of the Handbook: The U See I Write Faculty Writing Initiative, which provides evidence-based strategies and lessons learned from the program.

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