Teaching
Teaching at the intersection of critical inquiry, technology, and social work practice.
My teaching centers students as active participants in the learning process. I use anti-racist and anti-oppressive approaches to create classrooms where students can question dominant narratives, connect theory to lived experience, and engage diverse perspectives. I value flexibility, collaboration, and the co-creation of knowledge, with particular attention to how social, cultural, and technological forces shape the lives of the communities we serve.
Teaching in Practice
Human Behavior in the Social Environment, Columbia University, 2022
Human Behavior in the Social Environment: Trauma and Its Impact, Columbia University, 2022
Qualitative Analysis, Columbia University, 2023
Social Work Research, New York University, 2022
Social Welfare Services for Children and Youth, University of South Carolina, 2017
Teaching Development
As a Lead Teaching Fellow, I served as a liaison between the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and the School of Social Work, supporting the integration of innovative and evidence-informed teaching practices across the school. I collaborated with faculty and graduate instructors to facilitate conversations on pedagogy, organized department-based teaching workshops, and connected colleagues with CTL resources and professional development opportunities. Through this role, I contributed to a broader culture of teaching excellence while further developing my own pedagogical practice and leadership in higher education.
I completed the Advanced Track of Columbia University’s Teaching Development Program through the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), an intensive professional development experience focused on strengthening teaching practice and pedagogical expertise. The program provided opportunities to engage with fellow educators, critically reflect on teaching and learning, and develop strategies to support effective and inclusive instruction. This experience further strengthened my approach to teaching as an integral component of my work as a scholar and educator.