As an instructor, my teaching philosophy rests on three core principles: (1) create an engaged student-centered classroom by using a multi-method teaching approach (2) impart the theoretical tools and real-world insights that allow students to better understand their own lives and the world around them (3) continuously build the communication, analytical and critical thinking skills of students. Taken together, these principles provide students with a new set of skills for navigating the world long after they have left my classroom. As someone who has benefited from academic pipeline programs like the A Better Chance Foundation and the McNair Scholars Program, I am especially interested and committed to increasing diversity in higher education through hands-on mentorship and advising.
Teaching Experience
Pedagogy Training
American Sociological Association,Teaching and Learning Pre-Conference, Summer 2012
Fellow, UC Berkeley Preparing Future Faculty Summer Institute, Summer 2011
Participant, Pedagogy Seminar for New Graduate Student Instructors, Fall 2006
Instructor
Gender and Embodiment, Sociology Department, Fall 2012 [Pomona College]
Gender and Embodiment, Sociology Department, Spring 2012 [UC Berkeley]
As the sole-instructor for this self-designed seminar-style course, I will utilize a variety of strategies such as student presentations, in-class discussions, and writing exercises to teach the course materials. I will also guide students through an independent research project that centers on an embodied practice.
Teaching Assistant, UC Berkeley
Introduction to Feminist Theory, Gender and Women’s Studies Department, Fall 2011
Introduction to Feminist Theory, Gender and Women’s Studies Department, Spring 2011
Introduction to Women’s Studies, Gender and Women’s Studies Department, Fall 2010
Social Stratification, Sociology Department, Spring 2008
Introduction to Sociology, Sociology Department, Fall 2006
As a TA I facilitate discussions and develop lesson plans for two weekly section meetings of about 25 students each. I also grade all assignments and calculate final grades for students.
Grader, UC Berkeley
Social Movements, Sociology Department, Summer 2006
Social Psychology, Sociology Department, Fall 2003
As a Grader my duties included developing an assessment metric for all exams and papers, providing written feedback to students on all assignments, and maintaining a database of students’ grades.
Teaching Experience
Pedagogy Training
American Sociological Association,Teaching and Learning Pre-Conference, Summer 2012
Fellow, UC Berkeley Preparing Future Faculty Summer Institute, Summer 2011
Participant, Pedagogy Seminar for New Graduate Student Instructors, Fall 2006
Instructor
Gender and Embodiment, Sociology Department, Fall 2012 [Pomona College]
Gender and Embodiment, Sociology Department, Spring 2012 [UC Berkeley]
As the sole-instructor for this self-designed seminar-style course, I will utilize a variety of strategies such as student presentations, in-class discussions, and writing exercises to teach the course materials. I will also guide students through an independent research project that centers on an embodied practice.
Teaching Assistant, UC Berkeley
Introduction to Feminist Theory, Gender and Women’s Studies Department, Fall 2011
Introduction to Feminist Theory, Gender and Women’s Studies Department, Spring 2011
Introduction to Women’s Studies, Gender and Women’s Studies Department, Fall 2010
Social Stratification, Sociology Department, Spring 2008
Introduction to Sociology, Sociology Department, Fall 2006
As a TA I facilitate discussions and develop lesson plans for two weekly section meetings of about 25 students each. I also grade all assignments and calculate final grades for students.
Grader, UC Berkeley
Social Movements, Sociology Department, Summer 2006
Social Psychology, Sociology Department, Fall 2003
As a Grader my duties included developing an assessment metric for all exams and papers, providing written feedback to students on all assignments, and maintaining a database of students’ grades.
