Teaching Philosophy
Presentation in Hong Kong
Our responsibility as instructors to foster student-centered learning environments. Research has shown that impactful teachers take a personal interest in their students and help them develop personal insights about how the subject matter is relevant to their lives.
As an instructor, I strive to create an inclusive classroom environment, curate students innate confidence and interest, and engage students’ higher order thinking skills. I help my students build confidence in their own abilities, so that they can successfully navigate challenges both in and outside the classroom. We work on developing this through high impact practices, including collaborative assignments and community-based learning that are completed in pairs or small groups. Course material is also often linked with current societal events to spark a sense of purpose and relevance and encourage students to find a personal and memorable connection. I structure my lessons to avoid confusion on complex topics by integrating and drawing from topics more relatable to my students.
As an instructor, I strive to create an inclusive classroom environment, curate students innate confidence and interest, and engage students’ higher order thinking skills. I help my students build confidence in their own abilities, so that they can successfully navigate challenges both in and outside the classroom. We work on developing this through high impact practices, including collaborative assignments and community-based learning that are completed in pairs or small groups. Course material is also often linked with current societal events to spark a sense of purpose and relevance and encourage students to find a personal and memorable connection. I structure my lessons to avoid confusion on complex topics by integrating and drawing from topics more relatable to my students.
Teaching Experience
Courses Taught
Bellevue College
OCEA& 101: Introduction to Oceanography, Class sizes: 28
METR 101: Introduction to the Weather, Class sizes: 36
METR 111: Global Warming: Causes and Consequences, Class Size: 36
University of California, Irvine
ESS 1: Introduction to Earth System Science, Class size: 74
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FACILITATION:
Teaching Assistant Professional Development Program (TAPDP), Class size: 26
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT:
ESS 7: Catastrophes, Class size: 450
Bellevue College
OCEA& 101: Introduction to Oceanography, Class sizes: 28
METR 101: Introduction to the Weather, Class sizes: 36
METR 111: Global Warming: Causes and Consequences, Class Size: 36
University of California, Irvine
ESS 1: Introduction to Earth System Science, Class size: 74
- Developed course design and created all forms of assessments for a five-week general education course. Held office hours, review sessions, and graded assessments for all students
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FACILITATION:
Teaching Assistant Professional Development Program (TAPDP), Class size: 26
- Developed and facilitated 1.5 day workshop for new graduate teaching assistants. Workshops focused on diversity and inclusion, active learning, assessments, lesson planning, and learning management systems, and several others. These workshops were developed through extensive pedagogical training through the UCI Division of Teaching Excellence and Inclusion Pedagogical Fellowship Program.
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT:
ESS 7: Catastrophes, Class size: 450
- Conducted two recitations comprising of over 135 students and held office hours, and graded assessments for all students enrolled in the course
- Conducted two recitations comprising of over 70 students and held office hours, and graded assessments for all students enrolled in the course
- Conducted three lab sections comprising of over 55 students, held office hours, and graded assessments for all students enrolled in the course
- Conducted two recitations comprising of over 85 students, held office hours, graded assessments for all students enrolled in the course, and lead review sessions prior to exams
- Two-week residential summer program aimed address critical need for Earth and Environmental Science professionals within tribal communities. Prepared teaching material and equipment, conducted field experiments with student groups, and mentored groups on research projects and presentations.
Pedagogical Development
Leading field experiment during AISESS
- Pedagogical Fellowship Program, Division of Teaching Excellence and Innovation, UC Irvine
- Certificate in Teaching Excellence, Division of Teaching Excellence and Innovation, UC Irvine
- Course Design Certificate, Division of Teaching Excellence and Innovation, UC Irvine
- Center for Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL) Associate Level Certificate, UC Irvine
- Pedagogical Liaison, Division of Teaching Excellence and Innovation, UC Irvine