Teaching
Philosophy
Teaching is much more than the act of providing information to others. Learning is much more than the acquisition of knowledge and skills. The process of teaching and learning is a dyadic process that involves active engagement from both instructor and students. It is my goal that students from all diverse backgrounds and perspectives can learn about basic social psychological processes, how they operate in everyday situations and their own lives. While I rely on a lecture-based approach to teaching, I encourage active engagement within the classroom by connecting certain theories, phenomena, and beliefs to current events and societal figures to showcase social psychology’s applicability to the broader world.
Training
Certification in Foundations of College Teaching
Teaching Psychology Graduate Course
In Spring 2023, I obtained a Certificate in Foundations of College Teaching from Purdue University which included workshop participation and reflection on the following themes: Making Learning Accessible, Assessing Student Learning, Creating a Learner-Centered Environment, and Applying the Science of Teaching and Learning.
In Spring 2023, I was enrolled in PSY 592: Teaching Psychology instructed by Dr. George Hollich. I prepared and was evaluated on materials that included 1) a teaching statement, 2) a syllabus for a proposed course, and 3) sample lectures.
Courses Taught
Introduction to Social Psychology (Summer 2024)
Teaching Assistant Experience
Ostracism, Rejection, and Exclusion (Spring 2024)
Close Relationships (Fall 2023)
Belonging and Exclusion (Spring 2023)
Psychology of Gender (Fall 2022)
Research Methods (Spring 2022)
Stereotyping and Prejudice (Fall 2021)
General Psychology (Fall 2018, Spring 2019)