Teaching

I aim to create an inclusive classroom environment that provides students with exposure to core biological concepts while helping them to clearly communicate scientific information to others and apply scientific concepts in their lives. In order to do this, I act as a guide to create authentic learning experiences for my students, encourage critical thinking and discussion in the classroom, and provide opportunities for students to practice science communication in all the classes I teach.

Courses for the 2024-2025 school year

BIOL100: Organismal Biology

Semester: Fall

This course provides prospective biology majors and others with an integrated introduction to the biology of organisms, from the subcellular level, through the cellular, tissue, organ, and whole organismal level.

BIOL100 Lab: Organismal Biology Lab

Semester: Fall

The required lab for BIOL100.

BIOL345: Invertebrate Biology (with lab)

Semester: Spring

The vast majority of animals on earth are invertebrates, and they are critical components of all ecosystems. In addition to contributing to ecosystem function, many invertebrates strongly affect human society through their roles in agriculture and disease. Using interactive lectures, discussions, and readings from the primary literature we will explore the evolutionary history, anatomy and physiology, behavior, and ecological roles of a variety of invertebrates. The laboratory will require field trips, and will include observing, collecting, and identifying invertebrates. Small groups of students will also plan, execute, and report on a research project using lab-grown invertebrates during the first half of the semester.

Past Oberlin Courses

Below is a list of courses I have taught in previous years. I may teach them again in upcoming semesters, depending on the needs of the school and department.

Biology of Infectious Diseases and their Global Impact (BIOL047)
Disease Ecology with Lab (BIOL308)
Immunity and Pathogenesis (BIOL338)
Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, and Biochemistry Lab (BIOL213L, now BIOL224)

Outside of Oberlin

Prior to joining the faculty at Oberlin College, I have been involved in teaching a variety of courses at other schools, which are listed below.

Emmanuel College (Adjunct faculty)

Organismic and Evolutionary Biology Lab
Experimental Biology
Cancer Biology
Life on Earth

John Carroll University (Guest Lecturer)

Senior Seminar

Boston College (Guest Lecturer)

Cell Biology

Towson University (Adjunct Faculty)

Principles of Biology

University of Maryland School of Medicine (Guest Lecturer)

Host Defenses and Infectious Disease

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (Teaching Assistant)

Biology of Parasitism
Public Health Perspectives on Research

Michigan State University (Teaching Assistant)

Integrative Studies Biological 201 Laboratory

Formal pedagogical training

To enhance my teaching, I have participated in a variety of formal pedagogical trainings, and I hope to continue with my training throughout my career

Oberlin College Curriculum Development Grant, Allen Memorial Art Museum, June 2023
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, Leadership (IDEAL) Professional Development workshop, Science Museum of Minnesota, August 2023
Curriculum Fellowship, Harvard Medical School, May 2019-May 2022
Collaborative Teaching Fellowship, University of Maryland/Towson University, Aug. 2016-May 2017

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