TEACHING

As an educator, my mission is clear: to ignite within students a profound love for learning, a relentless passion for critical thinking in tackling real-world challenges, and the drive to translate ideas into action. I mentor them to nurture their ability to express their thoughts through compelling presentations and impactful writing.

Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of teaching at esteemed universities across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Latin America, engaging with students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. Adapting my pedagogical approach to cater to the unique needs of each audience has always demanded self-direction, resourcefulness, and a spirit of innovation. Fundamental principles consistently underpin my teaching philosophy.

I meticulously craft courses that empower students to skillfully construct, defend, and challenge arguments, honing their ability to unearth implicit assumptions and evaluate evidence qualitatively and quantitatively. Such a comprehensive approach not only equips them with invaluable analytical skills but also fosters a deep appreciation for the art of effective communication.

What sets me apart is my genuine love for teaching. It is a passion that permeates every aspect of my instructional practice, infusing energy and enthusiasm into the learning environment.

Creating an engaging and supportive atmosphere, I foster a collaborative partnership with my students, empowering them to explore their full potential and embrace a lifelong love of learning.

Through my unwavering commitment to excellence in education, I aim to instill in each student the confidence to embrace intellectual challenges, the resilience to overcome obstacles, and the skills to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of knowledge.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

The University of Colorado, Boulder 2010 – 2017

Faculty of Sustainability, Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Residential Academic Program and Affiliate of Environmental Studies.

Faculty of Sustainability Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Residential Academic Program
SSIR 1010 – Sustainability, Social Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
SUST 2800 – Introduction to Sustainability
ENVS 1000 – Introduction to Environmental Studies

(Non-Profit Partner | Service Learning Courses)
Program for Writing and Rhetoric, Initiative for Service and Engagement (WISE)
Course 1: Rhetorics of Sustainability: Industrial and Local Food Systems
Course 2: Technical Design and Communication

Department of Geography, Critical Thinking GEOG 4742 – Environments and Peoples
Senior Critical Thinking Course: Global Commodities, Sustainable Development, and Conflict

Spring 2012
Front Range Community College,
Taught two sections of Human Geography | The Cultural Landscape

Spring 2008
The George Washington University
Environmental Quality and Management in the Developing World
Taught a course related to society, environment, and development with special emphasis placed on the issues associated with the extraction and production of commodities throughout the developing world.

Spring and Fall 2006
University of Cambridge, United Kingdom, Faculty of Earth Sciences and Geography
Teaching Assistant/Supervisor:
• State and Society: Latin America and South Asia
• Third World Development
• Society, Environment, and Development

Cambridge Graduate Instructor, Michelmas Term 2006: Documents and Discourse Analysis: Joint Schools Postgraduate Course in Social Science Research Methods

Spring & Summer 2005
The University of Zamorano, Honduras (EAP Zamorano)
Department of Socioeconomics, Environment & Development
Socioeconomic Analysis of Marine and Coastal Resource Use

Spring 2002
Shepherd University
Institute for Environmental and Physical Sciences
Environmental Ethics and Philosophy