Certifications and Workshops

I have taken numerous professional development courses relating to teaching. Links to certificates coming soon!!!

• Issuing Organization: University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Pride Center

• Overview: The Safe Zone at UT workshop series educates participants on gender and sexuality terminology, awareness of social identity intersections, intervention skills for discrimination, and knowledge of LGBTQ+ campus resources.

• Date Earned: May 2024

• Issuing Organization: University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Teaching & Learning Innovation

• Overview: The Certificate Curriculum is a series of self-paced, asynchronous certificate programs designed to support instructors in developing and refining their teaching practices. These programs cover a range of essential topics, including course-based assessment, experiential learning, well-being pedagogy (with a focus on the PERMA model), and inclusive teaching. Each certificate is structured around multiple modules that guide participants through foundational concepts, practical strategies, and best practices. 

• Inclusive Teaching Certification

  • Date Earned: December 14, 2024

• Fostering the Volunteer Experience Certification

  • Date Earned: December 18, 2024

• Course-Based Assessment Certification

  • Date Earned: December 26, 2024

• Experiential Learning Certification

  • Date Earned: February 22, 2025

• Issuing Organization: University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Teaching & Learning Innovation

• Overview: Participants in this course will critically examine their teaching beliefs, explore evidence-based practices, design effective classes, and develop strategies for modern learning environments, all while engaging with literature, assessments, and practical assignments.

  • Note: This was earned through completing in EEB 608: Advanced Topics in Teaching and Learning. 

• Date Earned: February 10, 2025