Teaching
As a teaching associate in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, I have experience in a wide range of teaching contexts encompassing large-enrollment introductory lectures, 20-student discussion sections, and one-on-one research mentorship. Across these different settings, my overall philosophy remains grounded in fostering an inclusive, engaging, and student-led learning environment that builds self-efficacy in science and prepares students for a wide range of careers in biology.
Education Courses, Training, and Certification - CIRTL Associate Certification (Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning), Winter 2025 - Introduction to Evidence-Based Undergraduate Teaching, UCLA GRAD PD 496A, Fall 2024 - Entering Mentoring Training (Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research), UCLA MOL BIO 300, Spring 2024 - Preparation for College-Level Teaching in Life Sciences, UCLA LS 495, Spring 2023
Teaching Experience
UCLA
2025 Teaching Associate, EEB 162: Plant Physiology
2025 Teaching Associate, ENV 150: Environmental Journalism, Science Communications, and New Media
2024 Teaching Associate, EEB 161: Plant Ecology
2024 Teaching Assistant, EEB 100: Introduction to Ecology & Animal Behavior
2023 Teaching Assistant, EEB 161: Plant Ecology
2023 Teaching Assistant, EEB 100: Introduction to Ecology & Animal Behavior
UC Davis
2018 Student Teaching Assistant, EDU 198: Foundations for University Success
2017 Aggie Connections Mentor, BIS 5: Exploring Biological Sciences
Mentoring Experience
UCLA
2023 - Present Undergraduate Research Mentor for directed & individual research projects (7 students)
2023 - Present Peer Mentor, UCLA EEB Graduate Peer Mentorship Program (2 students)
2024 - Present Scientist Mentor, Planting Science (6 middle and high school classrooms)
UC Davis
2018 - 2020 Peer Mentor, BioLaunch / Mentor Collective
2018 Classroom Instructor & Small Group Mentor, UC Davis Sprout Up
2017 - 2018 Peer Mentor, First-Year Aggie Connections