TEACHING
Courses Taught
Pan-Biology (BIO504) - Guest Lecturer
Northern Arizona University
April 2024
Developed curriculum addressing the critical gap in training related to risk assessment and career-specific skills. I cover topics such as risk tolerance, decision-making (including heuristic traps, anchoring, and checklists), and safety measures in various settings (field, greenhouse, lab).
Organismal Biology (BIO182L) - Course Instructor
Northern Arizona University
January 2021 – Current
Emphasized evolution, genetics, ecology, morphology, and physiology and how these unifying principles affect organisms on Earth.
Genetics (IBIO341) - Graduate Teaching Assistant
Michigan State University
January 2020 – May 2020
Provided students with a basic understanding of genetics, the tools and techniques needed to critically evaluate genetic information, and how to apply that knowledge to everyday life.
Ecology Laboratory (IBIO355L) - Course Instructor
Michigan State University
August 2019 – December 2019
Designed and implemented interdisciplinary course materials, expanded and developed knowledge of core concepts, scientific practices, and scientific communication, to guide students through a self-conducted research project and produce a manuscript.
Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory (BS171) - Graduate Teaching Assistant
Michigan State University
August 2017 – May 2018
Concentrated on the principles and applications of common techniques used in cellular and molecular biology.
Foundations of Leadership - Teaching Assistant
University of Arizona
Spring 2012
Developed effective leadership skills including communication, mission and vision, group development, values, ethics, diversity, and creating change.
Teaching Philosophy
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