Teaching

Broad Goal: I aspire for students to leave my class with a new lens on the world around them, and to feel supported in their educational journey.

My philosophy to education and primary goals as an educator include:

1. To foster an environment that promotes inquiry, nourishes the development of analytical reasoning and critical analysis, and celebrates inclusivity and multicultural identity.
2. To design coursework that infuses broadly applicable and transferable skills that students can develop and hone before they advance beyond my classroom.

Teaching Experience: *Denotes Instructor or Record; **Denotes Lab TA

Awards, Grants, and Certifications for Teaching Experience:

• Learn, Discover, Innovate Faculty Grant ($2000)
  • Awarded for future coursework design and development, inclusive of student focus groups and faculty surveys.
• Graduate Teaching Assistant Resource Development Grant ($1000)
  • Developed and implemented a series of modules in The Digital Earth to encourage experiential learning and cultural inclusivity.
• Department of Geography Graduate Instructor Award ($100)
  • Presented annually to one graduate student instructor of record.
• Dean’s Award for Excellence in Leadership ($1000)
  • This award is given annually to one graduate student for their efforts in teaching, research, and service.
• Certified for Safe Zone Ally, LGBTQIA+ Ally, Trans Advocate Ally, and Gamecock Recovery Ally (USC-based)
• Certificate (competitive) for Intercultural Inclusion and Diversity Learning Series
• Certificate (competitive) for Teaching Online for Graduate Students

Complete Teaching Philosophy available upon request.