Served as an instructor for an asynchronous undergraduate course in agricultural and environmental safety and health. Created and graded assignments, facilitated discussion boards, provided feedback to students, and communicated course expectations and deadlines. Supported instruction on hazard recognition, injury and illness prevention, safety regulations, and safety management in agricultural and environmental settings.
Designed and delivered lectures introducing first-year students to core concepts in biological and agricultural engineering, including water resources, bioprocessing, and ecological systems. Updated course content to align with current research and industry applications. Graded student work, provided feedback, and coordinated with the primary instructor and guest speakers to ensure learning outcomes were aligned with the current job market.
Supported graduate students in learning data management and statistical analysis using R. Graded assignments, held office hours, and provided one-on-one coding guidance for troubleshooting workflows, creating visualizations, and improving reproducibility.
Instructed lab exercises and field-based activities during a study abroad course in Italy. Guided students in connecting ancient engineering concepts to modern infrastructure systems, including water transport, construction materials, and urban planning. Provided academic and logistical support to enhance learning in a cross-cultural environment while abroad.
Help facilitated weekly lab sessions on computational tools for biological engineering applications, including coding in R and data analysis in Microsoft Excel. Graded assignments and projects and provided technical feedback to improve and strengthen student problem-solving skills. Administered and proctored final exam.
Additionally was recognized as the 2023-24 BAE departmental “Outstanding Teaching Assistant of the Year” for efforts in BAE 200.
Through the Caldwell Fellows program, supported a leadership curriculum focused on servant leadership and applied personal development. Managed course materials, organized lecture content, and maintained the course website to streamline access to resources. Assisted in leading reflective discussions and activities designed to strengthen students’ self-awareness, collaboration, and service-oriented leadership skills.