Teaching Overview
— Bertrand Russell
Teaching Philosophy
My teaching philosophy, which is heavily influenced by my pedagogical training and lived experience as a first-generation scholar, is founded in the belief that learning is most effective when it's exciting, interactive, inclusive, and student-centered.
As an instructor, I pursue this by cultivating welcoming classrooms where all learners are encouraged to bring their whole selves, follow their curiosity, share their perspectives in the ways that suit them best, and approach problems with a growth mindset.
ASTR 20A Lecture at UC San Diego
Teaching Experience
| Course & Title | Role | Institution | Term | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AstroReach SD: Dark Matter & Python | Guest Lecturer | The Preuss School at UC San Diego | Winter 2026 | Lecture Slides |
| ASTR 20A: Intro to Astrophysics I | Instructor of Record | UC San Diego | Fall 2025 | |
| ASTR 2: Galaxies and the Universe | Guest Lecturer | UC San Diego | May 2025 | Lecture Slides |
| Physics 138: Astrophysics of Galaxies | Guest Lecturer | UC Irvine | Nov 2020 | — |
| Physics 20E: Life in the Universe | Teaching Assistant | UC Irvine | Spring 2019 | — |
| Physics 20B: Cosmology | Teaching Assistant | UC Irvine | Winter 2019 | — |
| Physics Olympiad Bootcamp | Instructor of Record | Ardent Academy | Winter 2019 | — |
| Physics 20D: Space Science | Teaching Assistant | UC Irvine | Fall 2018 | — |
Teaching Certificates
Instructor Certification from The Carpentries
Isued by The Carpentries, which is an international organization that teaches data science skills through virtual and in-person workshops. This certificate recognizes the completion of pedagogical training to teach programming skills to a global population of learners.
Certification in Course Design
Issued by the UCI Division of Teaching Excellence and Innovation. This certificate recognizes the completion of training to design effective, inclusive, and engaging courses.
Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning
Issued by the UCI Division of Teaching Excellence and Innovation. This certificate recognizes the completion of training to integrate evidence-based teaching practices to enhance student outcomes.