Teaching
Teaching Experience
Teaching Assistant (UIC)
Fall 2021
Course: Psychology 100 (Introductory Psychology)
Course Instructor: Julie Chen, PhD
Course Evaluation(s): Section 1 | Section 2
Spring 2022
Course: Psychology 100 (Introductory Psychology)
Course Instructor: Eric Leshikar, PhD
Course Evaluation(s): Section 1 | Section 2
Summer 2022
Course: Psychology 343 (Statistics in Psychology)
Course Instructor: Chris Baker, PhD
Course Evaluation(s): Section 1
Fall 2022
Course: Psychology 242 (Research Methods in Psychology)
Course Instructor: Chris Baker, PhD
Course Evaluation(s): Section 1
Spring 2023
Course: Psychology 242 (Research Methods in Psychology)
Course Instructor: Chris Baker, PhD
Course Evaluation(s): Section 1
Fall 2023
Course: Psychology 343 (Statistics in Psychology)
Course Instructor: Lindsay Novak, MA
Course Evaluation(s): Section 1
Spring 2024
Course: Psychology 343 (Statistics in Psychology)
Course Instructor: Edward Sargis, PhD
Course Evaluation(s): N/A (I helped refine the course and did not teach a section)
TEACHING AWARDS
Winner of the UIC Graduate Student Excellence in Teaching & Mentoring Award (2023)
Honorable Mention for the Midwest Association of Graduate Schools Teaching Award (2023)
David B. Henry Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award (2023) - UIC Department of Psychology
Note: It is important to note that course evaluations are imperfect measures of teaching effectiveness and are subject to many biases that may negatively impact instructors with minoritized identities (read more here). In my opinion, multiple modes of evidence should be used to assess teaching quality.
Fulbright Scholar / English Teaching Assistant (South Korea)
Sungdeok Elementary School / Oryang Elementary School (2018-2019)
Geoje Island, South Korea
Designed ESL curriculum for 3rd-6th grade students focused on conversational speech and cultural diversity
Tailored lesson plans based on government textbooks to incorporate play-based learning
Taught project-based after-school classes to improve students' confidence in speaking
Wooridul School (2019-2020)
Seoul, South Korea
Note: This is an alternative school for North Korean refugees and multicultural students.
Served as the primary English instructor for all students (elementary to advanced)
Created an email program aimed at cultural exchange between Korean & U.S students
Spearheaded a new reading program (RAZ) to increase students’ reading levels
Constanzo Teaching Fellow (Duke University)
Philip R. Costanzo Teaching Fellow
Duke University Department of Psychology – Durham, NC
Led weekly discussion sections and facilitated hands-on learning for students in Introductory Psychology
Designed lesson plans and employed a variety of instructional methods to explain course material and engage students
Provided formative feedback on research assignments and assisted with grading course exams
Click here to learn more about this program.
Teaching Philosophy & Values
As I grow as an educator, so do my perspectives and philosophy about teaching. Here are a few core tenets of my current philosophy and values around teaching.
Student Agency
I let my students shape the ways in which I teach and encourage them to ask questions and think critically about the material.
Variety in Teaching Methods
I aim to use a myriad of teaching techniques to engage my students to best support their needs.
Inclusiveness
I strive to include content, methods, and materials that reflect the backgrounds of my students.
Reflexivity
I engage in reflexive practices to ensure I am cognizant of my identity, position, and privilege and how these affect myself and my students.