Teaching

About My Teaching

My teaching journey spans diverse contexts—from classrooms in rural Botswana to U.S. universities to online platforms reaching global audiences. Each experience has shaped my belief that with appropriate guidance, every student can excel.

In teaching mathematics at Cal Poly, I found that collaborative problem-solving and guided exploration helped students move beyond memorizing procedures. Students in my Precalculus and Calculus courses worked with guided note packets during active learning sessions, which seemed to boost engagement even among those who initially struggled.

Working with students at Uplimit and Michigan has shown me how connecting technical concepts to real-world applications makes complex ideas more accessible. Students respond positively when they can work with meaningful datasets and choose project directions that interest them personally—whether creating AI-generated podcasts or analyzing educational data.

My time teaching in Botswana's Kalahari region, where many students spoke English as a third or fourth language, fundamentally shaped my approach to inclusive teaching. Later experiences at Cal Poly, facilitating discussions about campus climate and working with neurodivergent students, reinforced the importance of creating learning environments responsive to diverse needs.

As an educator, I'm committed to creating inclusive spaces where students from all backgrounds can thrive. I recognize the historical barriers that have made subjects like mathematics, statistics, and data science less accessible to many—particularly students from underrepresented groups—and work actively to address these in my teaching.