Teaching
Teaching Philosophy
I believe in student-centered curricula that are thoughtfully designed for specific, measurable learning outcomes. There is a wealth of research about how students best learn, and I believe that it’s our duty as teachers to take advantage of that literature, to best serve our students. Central to this philosophy are concepts of empathy and fostering a positive, equitable, fun learning environment. To this end, I believe in:
- Practices of Equitable Teaching
- Growth Mindset
- Active Learning
- Backward Design
Experience
I have been the TA for 12.000: Terrascope for the last 2 years. This course is focused on experience-based learning and community building for MIT first years. This class has offered me the opportunity to reflect on non-traditional ways of learning, as well as to spend quality time with MIT undergrads.
For the 2021-2022 academic year I will serve as the EAPS Teaching Development Fellow. In this role I will organize workshops and communities in the department to develop thoughtful teaching practices among graduate students and faculty.
Certifications
Through the MIT Teaching and Learning lab (certificate available upon request):
- Subject Design
- Teaching Practice