Teaching
Teaching Philosophy
I view science communication as an indispensable tool for building an enlightened community, and I aim to bring that philosophy directly into the classroom and laboratory. My goal as an instructor is to cultivate genuine curiosity — helping students not only understand biological concepts, but also appreciate how those concepts are discovered, tested, and revised through the scientific process. I strive to make laboratory work an active and engaging experience, connecting experimental observations to broader questions in biology and society.
Current Courses
Spring 2026
BIOL 1031 — Organismal Biology Laboratory
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Auburn University
- Assist with undergraduate laboratory sections covering organismal biology
- Guide students through experimental design, data collection, and interpretation
- Lead pre-lab discussions and help reinforce lecture concepts in a hands-on setting
- Location: 125 Rouse Life Sciences Building
Office Hours
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(Office hours schedule will be posted here once confirmed)
Previous Teaching
BIOL 1021 — Principles of Biology
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Auburn University · 2018–Present
- Assist with undergraduate lecture and/or lab sections covering core principles of biology
- Help students build foundational knowledge in cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology
BIOL 5521 — Recombinant DNA Technology
Co-Instructor (with Dr. Rita M Graze)
Auburn University
- Co-taught this graduate-level course covering the principles and applications of recombinant DNA technology
- Topics include cloning strategies, PCR, gene expression systems, genomic libraries, sequencing, and CRISPR-based approaches
- Contributed to lecture preparation, laboratory instruction, and student assessment
Resources
[Syllabi, lab materials, and other course resources can be linked here as they become available.]