NATASHA M. HADDAL
Davis,CA
Summary
Researcher and educator specializing in project management, instructional methods, and curriculum development. Demonstrated success in mentoring students, enhancing engagement, and driving academic achievement. Strong time management skills ensure quality outcomes are met within deadlines. Proficient in classroom management and integrating educational technology to create effective learning environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Instructor
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA
06.2021 - Current
- Designed and taught six undergraduate courses, including Introduction to Cognitive Science and Philosophy of Science.
- Created inclusive, interdisciplinary curricula that prioritized student engagement and skill development.
- Achieved strong evaluations with an average score of 4.8 out of 5 across all courses.
- Mentored students in independent research and writing projects to enhance academic growth.
Doctoral Researcher
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA
09.2018 - Current
- Directed multi-year dissertation on classification and pluralism within philosophy of science.
- Presented research at national conferences, including APA and PSA, earning positive peer feedback.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary scholars to facilitate panels and workshops at UC Davis and UC Merced.
- Incorporated insights from feminist philosophy and science studies into original philosophical frameworks.
Style Consultant
Target
Los Angeles, CA
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Delivered personalized styling recommendations and supported seasonal floor resets.
- Maintained merchandising standards in high-traffic store sections.
- Trained new associates to enhance team performance.
- Collaborated with visual merchandising team to optimize store presentation.
Teaching Assistant
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA
09.2018 - 06.2021
- Led weekly discussion sections for over a dozen philosophy courses.
- Evaluated and provided detailed feedback on 2,000+ student papers.
- Collaborated with instructors to ensure consistent grading and teaching practices.
Research Analyst Manager
Catalina Structured Funding
Los Angeles, CA
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Managed small research team focused on legal and market analysis for structured settlements.
- Synthesized legal findings into comprehensive reports for stakeholders.
- Developed workflow systems to enhance efficiency and improve case accuracy.
- Collaborated with Attorney General's Office in San Francisco, CA for legal research support.
Education
PhD - Philosophy (Philosophy of Science)
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA09.2025
Master of Arts - Philosophy
University of California, Davis
Davis06-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA06-2014
Skills
- Research analysis
- Curriculum development
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Presentation skills
- Student mentorship
- Project-based learning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Team leadership
SELECTED ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS
- “Eliminating, Pluralizing, and Rethinking: How Marc Ereshefsky Shaped My Work on Biological Sex,” invited talk, July 2025
- “Process-Sensitive Pluralism,” PPSA, November 2024
RESEARCH & TEACHING INTERESTS
Philosophy of Science | Feminist Philosophy | Bioethics | Classification and Natural Kinds | Interdisciplinary Pedagogy | Cognitive Science | Gender & Science
Timeline
Style Consultant
Target
06.2024 - 01.2025
Associate Instructor
University of California, Davis
06.2021 - Current
Doctoral Researcher
University of California, Davis
09.2018 - Current
Teaching Assistant
University of California, Davis
09.2018 - 06.2021
Research Analyst Manager
Catalina Structured Funding
01.2015 - 01.2018
PhD - Philosophy (Philosophy of Science)
University of California, Davis
Master of Arts - Philosophy
University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of California, Davis
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