I have participated in several archaeological projects across the Mediterranean, spanning from the Early Iron Age to the 5th century CE. As a trench supervisor with the Azoria Project (Crete, Greece) and the Omrit Excavation Project (Golan Heights, Israel), I trained students enrolled in field schools on proper excavation techniques, as well as the theoretical and methodological principles behind archaeological fieldwork. I taught students how to identify stratigraphic changes, recover and document artifacts, and use tools like the total station and dumpy level to record topographic data. In addition, I provided instruction on how to effectively document archaeological finds and analyze the data within the broader context of the excavation.

In addition to my excavation experience, I have worked in finds laboratories and as part of ceramics teams on several projects, including the Gabii Project (Gabii, Italy), the Bir Madhkur Project (Al Resha, Jordan), and the French Excavation at Bi’r Samut (Dendara, Egypt). My responsibilities included sorting and dating ceramic finds, conducting fabric analysis, producing drawings of whole vessels and sherds, and reconstructing vases from fragments. At the Gabii Project, which operates as a field school, I also supervised students during their rotations in the ceramics lab. In this role, I instructed students on how to handle and clean ceramic finds, process artifacts, and identify the most common wares and vessel types they were likely to encounter during excavation.

My experience in the field and in finds laboratories has provided me with a comprehensive understanding of archaeological research and the practical skills necessary for interpreting material culture. Whether supervising excavations, working with ceramic assemblages, or training students in the methods of fieldwork and artifact analysis, I am committed to advancing both the practical and intellectual aspects of archaeological practice. These experiences have deepened my passion for teaching, as I strive to pass on the techniques, methodologies, and critical thinking skills that allow students to engage meaningfully with the ancient world. Through both hands-on learning and theoretical exploration, I aim to inspire the next generation of scholars and practitioners to approach the past with curiosity, precision, and a critical understanding of the complex histories embedded in the material record.