TEACHING
Lehigh University
Assistant Professor, Earth & Environmental Science
Observing and Studying Nature (EES 097)
Introduction to the basics of studying nature, focusing on regional biodiversity. This course will familiarize participants with the common plants and animals in the Lehigh Valley and provide tools to interact with natural ecosystems and conserve biodiversity. A combination of lectures, classroom discussion, and outdoor activities.
Observing and Studying Nature (EES 097)
Introduction to the basics of studying nature, focusing on regional biodiversity. This course will familiarize participants with the common plants and animals in the Lehigh Valley and provide tools to interact with natural ecosystems and conserve biodiversity. A combination of lectures, classroom discussion, and outdoor activities.
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Yale University
Contributing Instructor, Yale School of the Environment
Environmental Leadership and Training Initiative (ELTI)
Fundamentals: Ecological and social concepts (ELTI-1) (Enrollment: 89)
Strategies: Implementing and monitoring techniques (ELTI-3) (Enrollment: 76)
Developed content, managed discussion boards, let synchronous discussions, and assessed final ecology projects for online professional certification courses in tropical forest restoration (Tropical Forest Landscapes: Conservation, Restoration & Sustainable Use).
Environmental Leadership and Training Initiative (ELTI)
Fundamentals: Ecological and social concepts (ELTI-1) (Enrollment: 89)
Strategies: Implementing and monitoring techniques (ELTI-3) (Enrollment: 76)
Developed content, managed discussion boards, let synchronous discussions, and assessed final ecology projects for online professional certification courses in tropical forest restoration (Tropical Forest Landscapes: Conservation, Restoration & Sustainable Use).
University of Pittsburgh
Instructor-of-Record, Department of Bioethics
Sustainability in Latin America (BIOETH 2668)
Self-developed interdisciplinary seminar course focusing on the issues surrounding environmental sustainability in Latin America and the Caribbean. Cross-listed upper-level undergraduate and graduate course. Enrollment: 5 students.
Sustainability in Latin America (BIOETH 2668)
Self-developed interdisciplinary seminar course focusing on the issues surrounding environmental sustainability in Latin America and the Caribbean. Cross-listed upper-level undergraduate and graduate course. Enrollment: 5 students.
Teaching Fellow, Department of Biological Sciences
Ecology Laboratory (BIOSC 0390) (Enrollment: 27, 30)
Primary instructor for ecology laboratory class; led lectures and field experiments, developed 4 quizzes and podcast-based discussion activity, graded and managed all assignments on CourseWeb.
Wildlife Management (BIOSC 1420) (Enrollment: 15)
Conservation biology (BIOSC 1610) (Enrollment: 16)
Ecology of Fishes (BIOSC 1270) (Enrollment: 18)
Ornithology (BIOSC 1230) (Enrollment: 10, 12)
Forest Ecology (BIOSC 1160) (Enrollment: 6)
Intensive 3-week field courses run out of Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology. Assisted in laboratory setup and coordinated field excursions. Graded all or most written assignments, laboratory activities, field notebooks, quizzes, and exams. For Forest Ecology, gave 2 lectures, led independent student projects, and was primary instructor for last week of course.
Ecology of the Napo Valley (BIOSC 0825) (Enrollment: 12)
Field-based spring break course in the Andes Amazon Field School, Napo, Ecuador. Gave lecture “Tropical terrestrial ecology: An introduction to the distribution, abiotic drivers, and biodiversity of tropical forests.” Translated for students communicating with indigenous peoples for final research projects.
Ecology Laboratory (BIOSC 0390) (Enrollment: 27, 30)
Primary instructor for ecology laboratory class; led lectures and field experiments, developed 4 quizzes and podcast-based discussion activity, graded and managed all assignments on CourseWeb.
Wildlife Management (BIOSC 1420) (Enrollment: 15)
Conservation biology (BIOSC 1610) (Enrollment: 16)
Ecology of Fishes (BIOSC 1270) (Enrollment: 18)
Ornithology (BIOSC 1230) (Enrollment: 10, 12)
Forest Ecology (BIOSC 1160) (Enrollment: 6)
Intensive 3-week field courses run out of Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology. Assisted in laboratory setup and coordinated field excursions. Graded all or most written assignments, laboratory activities, field notebooks, quizzes, and exams. For Forest Ecology, gave 2 lectures, led independent student projects, and was primary instructor for last week of course.
Ecology of the Napo Valley (BIOSC 0825) (Enrollment: 12)
Field-based spring break course in the Andes Amazon Field School, Napo, Ecuador. Gave lecture “Tropical terrestrial ecology: An introduction to the distribution, abiotic drivers, and biodiversity of tropical forests.” Translated for students communicating with indigenous peoples for final research projects.
Lehigh University
Teaching Assistant, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Ecology and Ecology Laboratory (EES 152) (Enrollment: 34, 32)
Exploring Earth (EES 022) (Enrollment: 34, 32)
Science of Environmental issues (EES 004) (Enrollment: 86)
Primary instructor for introductory earth and environmental sciences laboratory class; taught ecology, geology and hydrology topics via weekly lecture and hands-on labs. Helped students with material during weekly office hours. Edited, administered and graded quizzes, examinations and homework, managed all assignments on CourseSite.
Ecology and Ecology Laboratory (EES 152) (Enrollment: 34, 32)
Exploring Earth (EES 022) (Enrollment: 34, 32)
Science of Environmental issues (EES 004) (Enrollment: 86)
Primary instructor for introductory earth and environmental sciences laboratory class; taught ecology, geology and hydrology topics via weekly lecture and hands-on labs. Helped students with material during weekly office hours. Edited, administered and graded quizzes, examinations and homework, managed all assignments on CourseSite.
