Graduate Research Mentoring

I mentor students in bilingualism, phonology, and communication sciences research.

Focused Research Guidance

A focused mentoring session can help you move from a broad interest to a workable research direction.

A More Personal Way to Shape Your Research

We begin with the questions, readings, or project materials most relevant to your current stage. I help you identify the central problem, clarify key concepts, and consider how bilingualism, phonology, or communication sciences may inform the project. The conversation is tailored to your goals, whether you are preparing a proposal, developing a study, or revising an argument.

You will receive thoughtful discussion and practical feedback that helps you decide what to do next. We can examine research design, literature organization, analysis plans, or the clarity of your written work. The session is structured enough to create momentum while leaving room for the questions that emerge as your thinking develops.

Ideal For

  • Graduate students developing a research topic

  • Researchers refining a proposal or study design

  • Students working with bilingual speech or language data

  • Writers seeking feedback on a research argument

How It Works

  1. Share Your Focus: Tell me about your project, questions, and current stage.

  2. Explore The Options: We discuss relevant concepts, methods, and possible next steps.

  3. Leave With Direction: You finish with practical priorities for continuing your work.

About

Research with purpose

I mentor emerging researchers with a careful, collaborative approach grounded in bilingualism, phonology, and communication sciences. My work combines close attention to language data with practical support for shaping questions, reviewing literature, refining methods, and communicating ideas clearly. I meet students where they are and help turn complex interests into manageable research steps. My background in bilingual phonology allows me to connect theoretical questions with the realities of speech, language, and communication research. In mentoring sessions, I offer structured feedback, thoughtful discussion, and a clearer path through each stage of a project. Students can expect an encouraging space to test ideas, strengthen their reasoning, and build confidence as independent

The Bilingual Phonology Lab

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Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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