Social Scientist & Communication Educator
TEACHING
With mental health crises in higher education, my job as an educator is to create safe spaces for growth. To do this, my teaching philosophy values transparency and storytelling, cultivates comfort and connection, reduces uncertainty, and prioritizes skill building.
I participate in instructional development to support students' diverse needs: Teaching First-Generation College Students Training, Mental Health First Aid, Ally for Justice-Impacted Students Training, Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training, LGBTQ+ Ally Training, and Trans Inclusion Training. I also have extensive training in online and cosynchronous teaching to provide exceptional learning experiences regardless of modality.
This writing intensive course focuses on written and oral communication skills and theories relevant to organizations and leaders. Assignments, such as the job market simulation, enable students to practice their communication skills and build confidence in themselves as communicators in business and professional environments.
This course focuses on written and oral communication skills for managers and introduces students to foundational theories of communication, including those that cultivate a global mindset. Assignments address professional and interpersonal communication theories, concepts, and skills that will help students be successful managers and business communicators.
Organizational Communication
The purpose is to improve students’ understanding of the relationship between communication and organizations and organizing.
Small Group
Communication
The purpose is to learn about theories and research of small group communication and apply learned information to real-world groups.
Fundamentals of Speech Communication
Students give 5 presenations in this presentational speaking course: narrative, instructional, explanation, persuasive, and group.
Business and Professional Communication
This course focuses on speaking and writing in organizational settings, especially impromptu speaking and group problem-solving.
