Teaching Experience

The Ohio State University

Lecturer

Undergraduate Level

Math 1151, Calculus II - Fall 2024

Math 1151, Calculus I - Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025

Recitation Instructor

Undergraduate Level

Math 1152, Calculus II - Fall 2022, Spring 2023

University of California, Irvine

Teaching Assistant

Graduate Level

Math 230ABC, Algebra - 2019-2020 full year sequence (Virtual Spring 2020, due to COVID-19)

Math 206ABC, Introduction to Graduate Algebra - 2020-2021 full year sequence (Virtual, due to COVID-19)

Cross-listed with the undergraduate honors sequence Math H120ABC, Honors Algebra I / II / III

Upper Division

Math 180A, Introduction to Number Theory I - Summer II 2019

Math 161, Modern Geometry - Spring 2019

Math 140A, Elementary Real Analysis - Spring 2019

Lower Division

Math 13, Introduction to Abstract Mathematics - Fall 2017, Winter 2018

Math 3A, Introduction to Linear Algebra - Spring 2018

Math 2B, Calculus - Fall 2016, Winter 2017, Spring 2017, Summer I 2017

Directed Reading Instructor

Solving Generic Polynomials and Resolvent Degree (Fall 2019)

I was the instructor for a private reading with with an undergraduate centered on solving generic polynomials and the theory of resolvent degree. This included selecting readings in abstract algebra and algebraic geometry, reviewing weekly problem sets, and leading weekly meetings.

For administrative purposes, this course was officially listed as a Math 199 run by Jesse Wolfson. However, I designed and led the entire course.

Much of my pedagogical training and development can best be understood in relation to being selected as one of UC Irvine's Pedagogical Fellows for 2019. Below you can find more information about the fellowship, opportunities after the fellowship, preparation for the fellowship, and other pedagogical training.

Pedagogical Fellowship

The Pedagogical Fellowship Program is a year-long “preparing future faculty” program run by UC Irvine's Division of Teaching Excellence and Innovation. Pedagogical Fellows are chosen based on excellent teaching, promising scholarship, and service to UC Irvine, their department, and their fields.

During the program, fellows participate in a year of courses and summer service in order to:

develop and refine advanced pedagogical skills for use in higher education,
create and implement a discipline-specific TA Professional Development Program (TAPDP) for new graduate students TAs,
and foster a interdisciplinary community focused on improving pedagogical practices.

Note: much of this language is borrowed directly from the DTEI’s page (see here)

Pedagogical Workshops Developed

During the Fall quarter of 2019, I developed and led following workshops for the Division of Teaching Excellence and Innovation. These workshops on collaborative learning and assessment were designed for graduate students and postdocs at UC Irvine.

Strategies for Effectively Forming Groups and Implementing Group Assessment Strategies (October 28th)
Bloom's Taxonomy - What is it and How Should it Factor Into Your Assessment Strategy? (November 25th)

Other Pedagogical Training

Before applying for the Pedagogical Fellowship, I completed University Studies 390X: Developing Teaching Excellence - a course run by the Division of Teaching Excellence and Innovation. Coursework included

Discovering, analyzing, and discussing fundamental pedagogical research.
Identifying, evaluating, and developing effective teaching practices.
Practicing peer review of teaching with effective strategies for giving and receiving feedback.
Participating in a learning community with fellow students and the DTEI.

Certifications

CIRTL Associate Level certification, via UCI-GPS-CIRTL

Associate Level certification is achieved through evidence-based teaching training, training in learning through diversity and teaching as research, as well as participation in a weekly learning community.

Certificate in Teaching Excellence, via UCI DTEI

This program focused on how to design lessons using evidence-based pedagogical principles, analyze and assess teaching practices, and facilitate effective learning through seminars and peer observations of teaching.

Certificate in Course Design, via UCI DTEI

This program focused on how to incorporate techniques such as backwards course design and active learning at both macro and micro levels. In particular, I created a syllabus and specific lesson plan for a course on Social Choice Theory.

Preparing for Faculty Careers, via UCI GRC
Mentoring Excellence Program, via UCI GRC
Improv for Teaching, via UCI GRC

Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics

BEAM (link) is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating pathways for under-served students – particularly, low-income and minority students – in STEM, with a focus on mathematics. In particular, BEAM

Provides immersive mathematical experiences through summer programs and additional year-round activities (such as organizational help, academic counseling, and advanced academic programs).
Fosters a supportive community focused on students that includes STEM teachers, mentors, and professionals.
Prepare students for college, especially in STEM fields.

I served as a faculty member for BEAM Summer Away (the residential program for rising 8th grade students) during the summers of 2018 and 2019. I was at Union College for 2019 and Bard College for 2018. You can find more details here.

For BEAM Summer Away, I have developed and taught two of my own courses:

What is Infinity? – A course designed to answer the questions What is Infinity? and Are there multiple infinities? using basic set theory
Mathematics of Social Choice – An introduction to understanding fairness mathematically, focusing on fair division and voting theory