"Education is not an affair of 'telling' and being told, but an active and constructive process." John Dewey
Nothing is more rewarding for me as an educator than hearing students report how their views have been respectfully challenged by my class. Experience and pedagogical reflection leads me to believe that students are most receptive to such challenges in a safe and inclusive environment that actively engages each student in reflection, dialogue, and debate. Below are some of the courses I have taught. During my time at the University of California, I acquired a passion for professional development and pedagogical training. As a former Pedagogical Fellow and Instructional Development Associate for the Center for Engaged Instruction, I enjoy participating in workshops and programs for teachers aimed at promoting effective and inclusive teaching methods.
*For full course & workshop descriptions, including syllabi and teaching evaluations, please feel free to contact me.*
COURSES
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Ethical Issues in the Sciences
Global Issues: Environmental Ethics
Health Care Ethics
Healthcare Management
Environmental Ethics
Philosophical Perspectives on Our World: Justice
Contemporary Ethical Issues
Theme: From the Farm to the Table: Issues in Animal, Environmental, and Food Ethics
Perspectives on the Good Human Life
Theme: Ancient Wisdom on Living Well
Medieval Philosophy
Theme: The Nature and Knowability of God
Theme: Action, Freedom, and Evil
Epistemology
Lasallian Honors Capstone
Lasallian Honors: The Modern Condition
Lasallian Honors: Ways of Knowing
Lasallian Honors: Foundations
Augustine, Stoicism, and Skepticism
Senior Thesis
Independent Studies: Medieval Latin, Philosophy and Greek, Business Ethics, Bioethics
University of California, Irvine
Instructor, Philosophy Department
Introduction to Ethics
Instructor, Composition Program
Critical Reading & Rhetoric
Teaching Assistant, Classics Department
The Formation of Ancient Roman Society: Roman Empire
Classical Mythology: Ancient and Modern Perspectives
Teaching Assistant, Philosophy Department
Upper Division
Social Contract: Hobbes and Rousseau
The Rationalists: Leibniz
Medieval Philosophy: Angels, Humans and Evil
Lower Division
Early Modern Philosophy
Ancient Philosophy
Contemporary Moral Problems: Food Ethics
Introduction to Ethics
Puzzles & Paradoxes
Introduction to Philosophy
PEDAGOGY & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATES & TRAININGS
Health Humanities Summer Intensive
Diversity & Human Dignity
Mental Health 101
Advanced Online Instructor Training
Intermediate Online Instructor Training
Beginning Online Instructor Training
Mental Health First Aid Certificate
Safe Space Training Certificate
Certificate in Teaching Excellence
Mentoring Excellence Program Certificate
Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning, Associate
Certificate in Course Design
Nothing is more rewarding for me as an educator than hearing students report how their views have been respectfully challenged by my class. Experience and pedagogical reflection leads me to believe that students are most receptive to such challenges in a safe and inclusive environment that actively engages each student in reflection, dialogue, and debate. Below are some of the courses I have taught. During my time at the University of California, I acquired a passion for professional development and pedagogical training. As a former Pedagogical Fellow and Instructional Development Associate for the Center for Engaged Instruction, I enjoy participating in workshops and programs for teachers aimed at promoting effective and inclusive teaching methods.
*For full course & workshop descriptions, including syllabi and teaching evaluations, please feel free to contact me.*
COURSES
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Ethical Issues in the Sciences
Global Issues: Environmental Ethics
Health Care Ethics
Healthcare Management
Environmental Ethics
Philosophical Perspectives on Our World: Justice
Contemporary Ethical Issues
Theme: From the Farm to the Table: Issues in Animal, Environmental, and Food Ethics
Perspectives on the Good Human Life
Theme: Ancient Wisdom on Living Well
Medieval Philosophy
Theme: The Nature and Knowability of God
Theme: Action, Freedom, and Evil
Epistemology
Lasallian Honors Capstone
Lasallian Honors: The Modern Condition
Lasallian Honors: Ways of Knowing
Lasallian Honors: Foundations
Augustine, Stoicism, and Skepticism
Senior Thesis
Independent Studies: Medieval Latin, Philosophy and Greek, Business Ethics, Bioethics
University of California, Irvine
Instructor, Philosophy Department
Introduction to Ethics
Instructor, Composition Program
Critical Reading & Rhetoric
Teaching Assistant, Classics Department
The Formation of Ancient Roman Society: Roman Empire
Classical Mythology: Ancient and Modern Perspectives
Teaching Assistant, Philosophy Department
Upper Division
Social Contract: Hobbes and Rousseau
The Rationalists: Leibniz
Medieval Philosophy: Angels, Humans and Evil
Lower Division
Early Modern Philosophy
Ancient Philosophy
Contemporary Moral Problems: Food Ethics
Introduction to Ethics
Puzzles & Paradoxes
Introduction to Philosophy
PEDAGOGY & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATES & TRAININGS
Health Humanities Summer Intensive
Diversity & Human Dignity
Mental Health 101
Advanced Online Instructor Training
Intermediate Online Instructor Training
Beginning Online Instructor Training
Mental Health First Aid Certificate
Safe Space Training Certificate
Certificate in Teaching Excellence
Mentoring Excellence Program Certificate
Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning, Associate
Certificate in Course Design