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My foundation in marine science and understanding of geospatial science, environmental sciences, and coastal ecology is because of passionate educators and well-designed education programs. Over the years, I have observed numerous educators with varying teaching methods, as well as taught multiple undergraduate, mixed, and graduate university-level courses as a teaching assistant and instructor for four years, led professional workshop modules for coastal managers, completed over 70 hours of environmental educator instructor training workshops, and completed a PhD pedagogy course. These experiences have been influential in the development of my own teaching philosophies, which continues to grow with my experiences. I aim to provide clarity in my communication with students so that I can facilitate scientific exploration by having students get their hands dirty, have students critically analyze information, and provide foundational knowledge on coastal science topics.
Since 2015, I have been a graduate Teaching Assistant or an Instructor of Record for a number of courses within the Department of Environmental Sciences at UNCW. The following is a sample of the courses I have taught:
As Teaching Assistant (UNCW)
EVS 195L Introduction to Environmental Science Lab (1 credit)
EVS 485/592 Introduction to Drone Operations (1 credit)
EVS 485/592 Introduction to Survey Technologies (1 credit)
EVS 495 Seminar in Environmental Studies (3 credits)
EVS 515 Field Methods in Environmental Studies (3 credits)
EVS 555 Geospatial Analysis for Coastal Management (formerly listed as EVS 592 Geospatial Techniques for Coastal Environments; developed Watershed Module; 3 credits)
As Listed Instructor/Co-Instructor (UNCW)
EVS 431/531 International Field Experience –Belize: Jungles, Watersheds and Reefs (3 credits)
EVS 485/592 Introduction to Drone Operations (1 credit)
EVS 455/555 Geospatial Analysis for Coastal Management (UG: 4 credits; G: 3 credits)
As Guest Lecturer (UNCW)
EVS 515 Field Methods in Environmental Studies, Geospatial Field Methods
HON 110 Battle for the Coast, Environmental Justice on the Coast
EVS 455/555 Geospatial Analysis for Coastal Management, Watershed Management Planning
EVS 485/592 Introduction to Drone Operations, Real World Field Applications
Beyond collegiate classroom settings, I have taught at workshops for professionals and mentor research students. Workshops I have taught have been on topics ranging from watershed science to geospatial applications to climate change geared towards a range of audiences from educators to local governments to nonprofit personnel. I regularly mentor two to eight graduate and undergraduate students per semester through the CES Lab. I mentor students on field research techniques and those working on honors projects, capstones, and graduate thesis.
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