Teaching

Teaching Philosophy

To emphasize the importance of supporting diverse learners, I use the acronym “DIVERSE” to describe my teaching philosophy, which stands for:

Democratic - prioritizing student input and fostering a whole-class community
Innovative - leveraging new educational technologies and assignments that allow students to exercise their creativity
Valid - using evidence-based teaching and assessment techniques, such as regular low-stakes quizzes with feedback
Empowering - promoting critical thinking and scientific literacy skills that can inspire students to become agents of change
Relevant - engaging students with relatable examples and real-world applications
Supportive - implementing inclusive and equitable practices that allow all students to reach their full potential
Evolving - constantly improving based on feedback, reading of pedagogical literature, and ongoing professional development

Teaching Experience

I have experience teaching graduate and undergraduate courses and seminars on human cognition and memory, research methods and statistics, writing, introductory psychology, and professional development. I have also taught hands-on science and engineering topics to elementary students (through Mad Science of San Diego), provided piano lessons to children and adults, and tutored K-college students in a variety of topics.

Smart Teaching
Stronger Learning

In Smart Teaching Stronger Learning, renowned cognitive scientists from around the world share innovative teaching strategies that significantly transform student learning. This approachable resource distills key principles from the science of learning, with concise chapters and real-world examples for busy educators and leaders in K–12, higher education, and beyond.

Enrich your pedagogy, professional growth, and knowledge of the newest findings in educational psychology with down-to-earth tips straight from the source: cognitive scientists who are also classroom teachers. Learn how you already use evidence-based methods — such as retrieval practice, interleaving, and metacognition — and gain creative strategies to strengthen student motivation, long-term learning, and success.

You can read my chapter, "Bringing It Together:
Bite-Sized Adjustments for Powerful Engagement" here.

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