Teaching
I am passionate about teaching and mentoring young people to build foundational skills and knowledge in psychological science, but also how to become successful critical thinkers. I have a certificate in Teaching and Learning from Rice University's Center for Teaching Excellence, for which I was also a graduate fellow. Below is an outline of my personal teaching philosophy and a summary of all my previous teaching experiences.
Teaching Philosophy
As an instructor, I have the following goals:
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Establish and maintain an equitable and safe space that will allow students to take risks in their learning.
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Foster self-directed learning and curiosity in psychological science.
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Encourage students to apply psychological knowledge when considering personal, community, and worldwide issues.
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Cultivate respect for diversity in all forms and exploration of the role of psychology in addressing issues of equity and inclusion.
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Develop students’ science literacy and critical thinking as a foundation for moving into professional society.
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Modeling values and empirically-supported approaches in my own teaching.
Courses taught:
Seattle University

Rice University

** Recipient of Rice University Center for Teaching Excellence Graduate Teaching Award for Independent Instruction 2022
UC Berkeley

Instructor of Record
PSYC 3440: Cognitive Psychology (10 week & 8 week)
PSYC 3030: Psychology Statistics and Research Methods I
PSYC 3050: Psychology Statistics and Research Methods II
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Instructor of Record
PSYC 203: Introduction to Cognitive Psychology (Fall 2022)**
PSYC 101: Introduction to Psychology (Summer 2022 - 10 weeks)
Guest Lecture
Lesson: Personality Assessments (Apr 2022)
Lesson: Psychological Research Methods (Mar 2022)
Lesson: Cognitive Neuroscience of Emotion (Mar 2022)
Lesson: Emotion Regulation and Health (Mar 2022)
Lesson: The Science of Emotion (Jan 2022)
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Teaching Assistant
PSYC 203: Introduction to Cognitive Psychology (Spring 2022)
PSYC 354: Social and Affective Neuroscience (Spring 2021)
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Workshop Facilitator (2021)
Course: Fostering Motivation Inside and Out
Center for Teaching Excellence, Rice University
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Discussion Facilitator (2017)
Course: My Journey
Alpha Chi Omega, Pi Chapter, UC Berkeley
Peer Health Educator (2016)
Course: Mental Health and Advocacy
Peer Health Exchange, UC Berkeley
Volunteer Instructor (2015)
UC Berkeley Daycare