I have experience teaching Cellular Biology, Genetics, Concepts of Biology 2, Microbiology for health science, Anatomy and Physiology for health science, Survey of the Science for non-science majors, and Strategies of the Successful Professional (a freshman seminar). I am capable of teaching Plant Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Marine Biology, and Science Communication courses. I have experience with, and thoroughly enjoy, curriculum development, having written and designed a microbiology, survey of the sciences, and biochemistry courses for health science majors for independent clients. Additionally, I helped to improve and standardize Concepts of Biology 2 and Cellular Biology laboratories at IUPUI.
I believe independent research projects during an undergraduate’s career are critical to their development as scientists. It is during these independent projects that students step outside of their “recipe” lab comfort zone by applying their knowledge to answering new and unique questions. During my PhD dissertation progression, I have had the pleasure of mentoring eight undergraduates engaged in independent research investigations into abiotic stress biology in soybean and Arabidopsis. It has been very rewarding to not only help students become proficient in laboratory techniques but also improve their critical thinking and scientific communication skills. Several of my mentees have presented their work at academic meetings and two students added significant work to my recent publication. I intend to continue this practice in my future career.
I believe independent research projects during an undergraduate’s career are critical to their development as scientists. It is during these independent projects that students step outside of their “recipe” lab comfort zone by applying their knowledge to answering new and unique questions. During my PhD dissertation progression, I have had the pleasure of mentoring eight undergraduates engaged in independent research investigations into abiotic stress biology in soybean and Arabidopsis. It has been very rewarding to not only help students become proficient in laboratory techniques but also improve their critical thinking and scientific communication skills. Several of my mentees have presented their work at academic meetings and two students added significant work to my recent publication. I intend to continue this practice in my future career.
Teaching Awards and Certificates
Certificate in College Teaching, IUPUI Center for Teaching and Learning - August, 2017
Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning Associates Certificate - May, 2017
IUPUI School of Science Teaching Assistant of the Year - April, 2017
IUPUI Student Athlete “Favorite Professor” - Fall, 2017
Instructor of the Quarter ITT Technical Institute Fort Wayne Campus - June 2010
Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning Associates Certificate - May, 2017
IUPUI School of Science Teaching Assistant of the Year - April, 2017
IUPUI Student Athlete “Favorite Professor” - Fall, 2017
Instructor of the Quarter ITT Technical Institute Fort Wayne Campus - June 2010
Teaching Presentations and Service
Served on IUPUI's Center for Teaching and Leaderships advisory board from 2017 - 2019
Co-led seminar "Active Learning Strategies for Teaching STEM Labs" Part of the Teaching for Graduate Students and Postdocs Series, Sept 27, 2017
Co-led seminar "Teaching Laboratory Sessions in the Biological Sciences." At the TA Orientation for IUPUI in 2017.
Co-led seminar "Graduate Student Professionalism: Time and Classroom Management." At the TA Orientation for IUPUI in 2014, 2015, and 2016.
Served as Head TA for Concepts of Biology II under Dr. Yost from 2013 - 2015.
Co-led seminar "Active Learning Strategies for Teaching STEM Labs" Part of the Teaching for Graduate Students and Postdocs Series, Sept 27, 2017
Co-led seminar "Teaching Laboratory Sessions in the Biological Sciences." At the TA Orientation for IUPUI in 2017.
Co-led seminar "Graduate Student Professionalism: Time and Classroom Management." At the TA Orientation for IUPUI in 2014, 2015, and 2016.
Served as Head TA for Concepts of Biology II under Dr. Yost from 2013 - 2015.