Teaching at Gustavus Adolphus College
Courses to be taught at Gustavus Adolphus College during 2015-2016 academic year:
BIO101: Principles of Biology w/ Lab BIO218: Foundations of Microbiology w/ Lab BIO344: Special Topics: Cancer Biology w/ Lab BIO380: Microbiology w/ Lab Teaching at Grinnell College
Courses taught at Grinnell during 2013-2015:
BIO150: Introduction to Biological Inquiry (Genes, Drugs and Toxins) BIO251: Molecules, Cells and Organisms w/ Lab BIO380: Molecular Biology w/ Lab BIO370: Advanced Cell Biology w/ Lab BIO395: Special Topics: Cancer Biology BIO499: Mentored Advanced Project |
Biology Department Activities at Grinnell
Prior teaching experience
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
2010
Instructor: Taught genomics section (four class periods) of graduate-level advanced genetics course (GCD8131) including lectures, exam writing, and grading.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College, Minneapolis, MN
2009
Instructor: Taught microbiology lecture course (BIOL2230) and three sections of microbiology laboratory course (BIOL2231) as a substitute for last month of course.
Simmons College, Boston, MA
2007
Microbiology and General Biology Laboratory Instructor: Taught one section of the microbiology laboratory (BIOL-123L) and one section of the general biology laboratory (BIOL-113L).
Harvard University, Boston, MA
2003 – 2004
Teaching Assistant: Led sections for a graduate-level genetics course (GENETICS 201) for two semesters.
2010
Instructor: Taught genomics section (four class periods) of graduate-level advanced genetics course (GCD8131) including lectures, exam writing, and grading.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College, Minneapolis, MN
2009
Instructor: Taught microbiology lecture course (BIOL2230) and three sections of microbiology laboratory course (BIOL2231) as a substitute for last month of course.
Simmons College, Boston, MA
2007
Microbiology and General Biology Laboratory Instructor: Taught one section of the microbiology laboratory (BIOL-123L) and one section of the general biology laboratory (BIOL-113L).
Harvard University, Boston, MA
2003 – 2004
Teaching Assistant: Led sections for a graduate-level genetics course (GENETICS 201) for two semesters.
Professional Education
HHMI Scientific Teaching Program, Minneapolis, MN
2011 – 2012
Course combined discussion and hands-on experiences to develop skills for teaching science using inquiry-based and interactive methods.
Preparing Future Faculty Program, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
2009
Course covered a variety of topics including classroom management and teaching methods, course design, and strategies for obtaining an academic position. Practice teaching with feedback from fellow students and instructors was also included.
2011 – 2012
Course combined discussion and hands-on experiences to develop skills for teaching science using inquiry-based and interactive methods.
Preparing Future Faculty Program, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
2009
Course covered a variety of topics including classroom management and teaching methods, course design, and strategies for obtaining an academic position. Practice teaching with feedback from fellow students and instructors was also included.