Teaching Philosophy
My teaching philosophy is a living document that has been informed by my experiences as a student, a mentor, and an instructor. I enjoy helping beginner students build scaffolding for learning ecology as much as I am inspired by the insights and independent research of students in advanced courses. I aim to always improve my instruction and the experience of my students, some of which you can see in the student evaluations pictured below. While I have not yet led my own independent course, I am learning from my experiences as a teaching assistant and lab instructor to consider the importance of active learning, formative assessments, and inclusive classrooms. Please read my full teaching philosophy for more!
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Student evaluations from Investigative Biology Labs
Courses Taught
Field Ecology. (Fall 2020) Cornell University. Teaching assistant to Dr. Anurag Agrawal for an upper level, field based course focused on the theory of ecological research. Responsibilities include managing the Canvas site, assisting with field trips around the greater Ithaca area, and mentoring students pursing independent research projects.
Investigative Biology Labs. (Fall 2018-Spring 2020) Cornell University. Lab instructor responsible for independently leading two lab sections each week. Course content focused on introductory biology lab techniques taught through two main modules: Antibiotic Resistance and Limiting Nutrients. This course was taught in conjunction with the seminar: Pedagogy, Active Learning, and Education Research.
Ecology & the Environment. (Fall, 2017) Cornell University. Teaching assistant responsible for leading discussion sections.
Investigative Biology Labs. (Fall 2018-Spring 2020) Cornell University. Lab instructor responsible for independently leading two lab sections each week. Course content focused on introductory biology lab techniques taught through two main modules: Antibiotic Resistance and Limiting Nutrients. This course was taught in conjunction with the seminar: Pedagogy, Active Learning, and Education Research.
Ecology & the Environment. (Fall, 2017) Cornell University. Teaching assistant responsible for leading discussion sections.
