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Teaching philosophy
My overarching goal when teaching is to prepare students for their future careers. To that end, I distill the information that students need to know, facilitate an engaging and inclusive learning experience, and include opportunities for students to grow professionally and personally. I have a variety of teaching experience, from introductory labs in the biological sciences to a research-based course focused on predator-prey interactions. |
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Courses taught
Deer and Coyote Interactions
Field Techniques in Wildlife Ecology
Introduction to Ecology and Evolution Lab
Organismal Form and Function Lab
Deer and Coyote Interactions
- Co-lead and lead instructor
- Research-based course for 4-6 students per semester; 20 students in total; 6 poster presentations
- Clemson University, SC
- 2019-2022
Field Techniques in Wildlife Ecology
- Teaching assistant
- Intensive field course with hands on learning and networking opportunities; 16 students in total
- California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
- 2017
Introduction to Ecology and Evolution Lab
- Teaching assistant
- Practical course on data collection and analysis in ecology and evolution; 168 students in total
- California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
- 2016-2018
Organismal Form and Function Lab
- Teaching assistant
- Principles of animal and plant physiology; 96 students in total
- California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
- 2016-2018
Mentoring
I also enjoy mentoring students immensely. I have extensive experience mentoring both undergraduates and recent graduates, including guiding them through research projects of their own. I am intentional about mentoring students from underrepresented backgrounds.
I also enjoy mentoring students immensely. I have extensive experience mentoring both undergraduates and recent graduates, including guiding them through research projects of their own. I am intentional about mentoring students from underrepresented backgrounds.
