Teaching

Teaching is a profoundly fulfilling and rewarding experience. As an educator, witnessing students’ growth and development is a privilege that brings great joy and is an opportunity to impart knowledge, inspire curiosity, and foster a love for learning. I especially enjoy engaging with diverse students, encouraging open dialogue, and tailoring teaching methods to individual learning styles to create a dynamic and vibrant learning environment.

Below are brief descriptions of teaching experiences at the undergraduate level

Lidar Remote Sensing - ESRM 433 Spring 2023

Course Objectives:

This course equipped students with the knowledge and skills to interpret and manipulate 3D point cloud data from remote sensing sources. They explored state-of-the-art processing techniques and gained practical experience in various LiDAR applications. By the course’s conclusion, students were well-prepared to evaluate available LiDAR data sources and design simple projects related to environmental applications.

I make all labs in Rmarkdown that allows students to visualize code outputs. A a sample of a lab is down below:

Sustaining Pacific Northwest Ecosystems ESRM 201 Autumn 2022

Course Objectives

This course provided an introduction to the principles of ecology, focusing on the ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest. It aimed to establish a solid foundation in ecological principles for future upper-division SEFS courses. Throughout the course, students practiced observation and description skills, learned to interpret scientific literature, and collaborated on group projects to improve communication skills.

I primarily taught the introduction to soils module focusing on soil formation and ecosystem services