Associate Instructor/Lecturer: Climate and Social Impact

University of California, San Diego | 2023 – Present

• Designed and taught Climate  and Social Impact for UCSD’s Synthesis Department, exploring climate action, social justice, and educational equity.

• Developed course materials, assessments, and delivered lectures to final-year undergraduates.

• Managed TAs, overseeing grading, mentorship, and course operations.

• Integrated real-world applications and case-based learning to engage students in critical analysis.

• Only PhD student in the department to design and teach a course as a lecturer.

Teaching Assistant

University of California, San Diego | 2021 – 2023

• Assisted with curriculum development, grading, and leading discussions for courses across multiple departments, including:

  • Education 118 – Adolescent Development

  • Education 115 – Cognitive Development

  • Education 25 – Introduction to Education

  • SYN 100 – Climate and Education

• Facilitated discussions on developmental psychology, educational theory, adolescent behavior, and climate justice.

• Provided individualized student support, mentorship, and academic guidance.

• Collaborated with instructors on curriculum design and assessment strategies.

Associate Instructor/Lecturer: Changing Planet

University of California, San Diego | 2023 – Present

• Designed and taught Changing Planet, an interdisciplinary course examining climate change, sustainability, and societal impacts.

• Developed course content, assessments, and delivered lectures to final-year undergraduates.

• Led discussions on environmental policy, climate science, and global sustainability challenges.