UNIVERSITY COURSES TAUGHT
VCU Department of Kinesiology 2013-2014
ASSESSMENT AND EXERCISE INTERVENTION
Primary course instructor for 2 sections of this mixed lecture and laboratory course (3 cr). Course objectives were to prepare students for the ACSM Health Fitness Specialist Exam. Responsible for developing lectures, hands- on lab activities, grading laboratory reports, and final practical and written exams. Additionally assisted with other course sections. Enrollment: 23-26.
VCU Department of Kinesiology 2013-2014
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY LAB
Primary course instructor for 6 sections of this lab course over two summers (1 cr). Responsible for updating lectures, introducing lab activities and techniques, and grading laboratory reports and exams. Enrollment: 5-15.
VCU Life Sciences, 2015
INTEGRATIVE LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH
Teaching assistant for one section of this lecture and recitation course (3 cr). Course objectives aimed to inform students about the scientific process and the responsible conduct of research. Responsible for leading discussions in recitation sections and grading weekly assignments. Enrollment: 12.
VCU Department of Biology, 2016
CAPSTONE LABORATORY
Teaching assistant for two sections of this laboratory course (2 cr). Responsible for teaching laboratory safety, protocols, and techniques, developing assessments, and providing feedback on assessments, manuscripts, and presentations. Enrollment 5-12.
VCU Department of Kinesiology 2014
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE I
Primary clinical coordinator for 2 sections of the introductory internship for exercise science and community health education students (3 cr). Responsible for site approval, collecting affiliate agreements for each site, grading log reports and evaluations, and upholding course policies. Enrollment: 25-50.
VCU Department of Kinesiology 2013
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
Primary course instructor for 6 sections of this online course (1 cr). Responsible for setting up, oversight, and maintenance of the Blackboard course through Elsevier. Enrollment 20-25.
8TH GRADE SCIENCE
LAB ACTIVITIES
Below are copies of labs I designed as a "Scientist in the Classroom" through Vanderbilt's Center for Science Outreach. I co-taught 4 8th grade science classes once per week with the primary instructor with Metro Nashville Public Schools. We tried to design and implement problem-based and phenomenon-based learning experiences and labs to improve engagement, interest, and overall understanding of the state science standards.
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9TH GRADE WITH THE VANDERBILT SSMV
LAB ACTIVITIES
Below is a copy of a labs I designed for students at the School for Math and Science at Vanderbilt (SSMV) through Vanderbilt's Center for Science Outreach. I co-taught this course with other scientists from the Vanderbilt University-Women in Science and Engineering organization.