Teaching

Teaching Philosophy

My research-informed teaching applies theories of active experience-based learning using innovative approaches. These approaches aim to reinforce students’ skills such as problem-solving and critical thinking. Using strategies such as in-class hands-on activities, multimedia tools, and educational video games, I apply constructivist and social-cognitive learning theories. These theories promote learning-by-doing as a more effective, motivating, and engaging learning experience. Through these active and interactive teaching opportunities, students build their knowledge, confidence, and time and social management skills to continue to succeed in the competitive building industry. My approach to teaching students in construction disciplines directly responds to the architecture, engineering, and construction industry demands for our future workforce to have not only sufficient domain knowledge and technical skills but also strong interpersonal skills. In my teaching and mentoring, I prepare students for the ever-changing and demanding construction industry by challenging them to solve problems collaboratively, using the latest tools and technology, while achieving environmental and quality demands. 

Teaching Experience

Senior Lecturer

December 2020 -  September 2023

University of Brighton, Brighton, United Kingdom


Assistant Professor of Engineering

Fall 2016 - December 2020

Construction Management Program

California State University East Bay, Hayward, CA


Virtual Reality BIM Engineering Summer Camp Instructor and Coordinator

Spring 2018 – December 2020

Construction Management Program

California State University East Bay, Hayward, CA


Cal State East Bay Italy Study Abroad Coordinator

Fall 2017 – December 2020

Construction Management Program

California State University East Bay, Hayward, CA


Associated Schools of Construction Annual Student Competition Advisor

Fall 2017 – December 2020 

Construction Management Program

California State University East Bay, Hayward, CA


Adjunct Professor of Architecture

Fall 2018 – Fall 2019 

Architecture Department

Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA


Faculty Learning Program Fellow

Fall 2017 – Fall 2018

College of Science

California State University East Bay, Hayward, CA


Faculty Learning Community Fellow

Winter 2017 – Spring 2017

California State University East Bay, Hayward, CA

 

Distinguished Teaching Fellow, Instructor

Fall 2015

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

AE475 - Building Construction Engineering 1 

 

Construction Option Liaison

Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

ARCH 442 - The Collaborative Studio

 

Co-Instructor

Fall 2013, Fall 2014

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

AE597F - Virtual Facility Prototyping 

 

Invited Guest Lecturer

Spring 2014, Fall 2014

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

AE372 - Introduction to the Building Industry 

 

Invited Guest Lecturer

Spring 2014, Fall 2014

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

ARCH441, AE472 - Introduction to BIM Execution Planning 

 

Teacher Assistant

Summer 2008, Summer 2009

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, New York, NY

Summer STEM Program - Civil Engineering Program 

 

Laboratory Assistant

Spring 2009

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, New York, NY

CE131 - Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering