Teaching and Professional Development Experiences
Skills: science education; next-generation science standards (NGSS); K-5 learning; undergraduate learning; faculty development; evidence-based teaching strategies; inclusive and equitable teaching practices; career development; building and maintaining relationships

Lecturer for Foundations of Teaching and Learning Science Course at University of California San Diego (Winter 2022)

• Stepped into the position on the first day of the quarter due to a lecturer shortage

• Adapted course materials and designed new course activities for remote teaching during the pandemic, leveraging Zoom, Canvas Learning Management System, and various other technologies to deliver content in an accessible, equitable, and engaging manner for both synchronous and asynchronous modalities

• Conducted regular surveys and check-in meetings with students to evaluate the alignment of course content with students’ career objectives and determine an optimal level of challenge for their professional growth

• Enhanced classroom activities and course structure based on student feedback

Facilitator for Science Lesson Study at Vista La Mesa Academy (Fall 2021, Spring 2022)

• Collaborated with a fifth-grade team, consisting of three teachers and one academic coach, to implement a Lesson Study focused on a multi-day physics lesson on forces and motion

• Provided expertise and resources to support the team in designing a lesson that aligned with the NGSS and phenomenon-based learning

• Developed a teaching observation tool to guide team members in attending to equity and inclusion during the lesson, with a specific emphasis on student participation (e.g., Who is participating? How are they participating?)

• Leveraged team members’ observation notes during lesson debriefs to identify strategies for improving equity and inclusion in their classrooms

Facilitator for Chemistry Lesson Study at San Diego State University (Summer 2021)

• Networked with institutional academic coordinators to recruit for professional development program

• Designed and facilitated a Lesson Study for two chemistry professors and six graduate teaching assistants teaching virtual introductory chemistry labs

• Regularly assessed the professional learning of program participants through the analysis of discourse in weekly meetings and written reflections

• Prepared weekly meetings for the teaching team based on their learning trajectory, bringing in education research and resources to enhance development

Facilitator for Introduction to Research Course at the University of California San Diego (Fall 2021)

• Adapted curriculum from the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research (CIMER) into virtual asynchronous activities for novice undergraduate STEM researchers. Examples of topics covered included developing research questions, conducting literature searches, and effectively communicating research findings

• Facilitated synchronous weekly workshops for students, providing personalized guidance and feedback on their independent research studies

• Developed an individual development plan (IDP) template for students to document and reflect on their career goals and development as researchers, which included sections such as identifying important mentors, evaluating current skill sets, and specifying desired skills and knowledge

Co-Lecturer for Advanced Secondary Science Methods Course at San Diego State University (Fall 2020, Spring 2021)

• Developed engaging and interactive remote lectures and course activities on topics that such as inquiry-based learning, Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and justice-oriented teaching

• Provided constructive feedback and guidance to students on their lesson plans, instructional strategies, and classroom management techniques, supporting their growth as effective science educators

• Integrated technology tools, such as Google Classroom and Mentimeter, throughout the course to enhance students’ digital literacy skills and expand their repertoire of teaching resources in preparation for 21st-century teaching practices

Teaching Apprentice for Qualcomm Learning Academy at Qualcomm Institute (Fall 2019, Spring 2020)

• Co-led the design and implementation of the Qualcomm Institute’s Learning Academy, an innovative internship program that fostered interdisciplinary collaboration between undergraduate students and Qualcomm Institute researchers to create technological solutions for contemporary issues

• Co-taught the accompanying course that focused on enriching students’ research, critical thinking, problem-solving, and writing skills. Examples of topics covered included thesis development and gap analysis

• Collaborated closely with program facilitators and Qualcomm Institute research mentors to assess student professional growth using validated measures such as the Views of Nature of Science (VNOS) instrument

• Served as a research mentor for a cohort of 30 students, providing personalized coaching and guidance to support development of research skills