TEACHING
My college teaching is focused on interrupting the patterns of oppression that are pervasive in scientific education. As an instructor and mentor, I hope to promote compassion and community-building among students. Below are a few key pillars of my teaching practice.
Course Content. Center scholars with diverse backgrounds and highlight contributions from students' own communities. Solicit feedback about the topics and goals students want to explore so that they have ownership over their learning.
Classroom Culture. Establish discussion norms that promote equitable participation and provide clear protocols for resolving harm. Use language and activities that are inclusive of all physical and mental abilities, and never assume students hold dominant social identities.
Student Support. Prioritize student wellbeing by staying informed about campus resources they may need (e.g., disability services, mental health centers, affinity spaces). Advocate for social justice-centered policies and procedures at the departmental and university levels.
Course Content. Center scholars with diverse backgrounds and highlight contributions from students' own communities. Solicit feedback about the topics and goals students want to explore so that they have ownership over their learning.
Classroom Culture. Establish discussion norms that promote equitable participation and provide clear protocols for resolving harm. Use language and activities that are inclusive of all physical and mental abilities, and never assume students hold dominant social identities.
Student Support. Prioritize student wellbeing by staying informed about campus resources they may need (e.g., disability services, mental health centers, affinity spaces). Advocate for social justice-centered policies and procedures at the departmental and university levels.