Teaching
To emphasize the importance of supporting diverse learners, I use the acronym “DIVERSE” to describe my teaching philosophy, which stands for:
Democratic - prioritizing student input and fostering a whole-class community
Innovative - leveraging new educational technologies and assignments that allow students to exercise their creativity
Valid - using evidence-based teaching and assessment techniques, such as regular low-stakes quizzes with feedback
Empowering - promoting critical thinking and scientific literacy skills that can inspire students to become agents of change
Relevant - engaging students with relatable examples and real-world applications
Supportive - implementing inclusive and equitable practices that allow all students to reach their full potential
Evolving - constantly improving based on feedback, reading of pedagogical literature, and ongoing professional development
Courses Taught:
Cognitive Psychology (Santa Clara University, Fall 2024)
Statistics and Methods in Psychology (Santa Clara University, Fall 2024)
Graduate Cognition Seminar (Texas Christian University, Fall 2022)
Graduate Professional Development in Psychology (Texas Christian University, Spring 2022)
Memory and Cognition (Texas Christian University, Fall 2021)
Research Methods in Psychology (Kent State University, Spring 2019)
Research Writing in Psychology (Kent State University, Fall 2018)
Other Teaching Experience:
Teaching Assistant (2012 - 2017)
Introduction to Psychology (UC Santa Cruz & Kent State University)
Research Methods in Psychology (San Diego Mesa College)
Lead Instructor at Mad Science of San Diego (2014 - 2015)
Taught hands-on science and engineering topics to under-represented elementary students through engaging after-school programs, in-class workshops, and summer camps.
Tutor at San Diego Tutor Company (2013 - 2016)
Provided private tutoring for over a dozen K-college students in a variety of topics, including academic and creative writing, organization, science, mathematics, and college preparation.
Experience working with children of all ages and young adults, including those with learning disabilities and ADHD.