Teaching

Teaching Philosophy

My research-informed teaching applies theories of active experience-based learning using innovative approaches. These approached aim to reinforce students’ skills such as problem-solving and active learning. 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 AEC industry demand 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 the technology, while achieving environmental and quality demands.

Teaching Experience

Assistant Professor of Engineering

Fall 2016 - Present

Construction Management Program

California State University East Bay, Hayward, CA

CMGT 410 - Building Information Modeling
CMGT 610 - Building Information Modeling
CMGT 640 - Construction Project Management
ENGR 200 - Introduction to Engineering and Design
CMGT 345 - Building Codes and Commissioning
CMGT 650 - Construction Project Management, Planning, and Scheduling
ENGR 1420 - Engineering Graphics
CMGT 4100 - Engineering Graphics for Construction Managers
CMGT 4400 - Estimating in Construction
CMGT 4500 - Construction Project Planning and Control, Computer Tools
CMGT 6100 - Engineering Graphics for Construction Managers
CMGT 6500 - Construction Project Planning and Control, Computer Tools

Faculty Learning Community Fellow

Winter 2017 – Spring 2017

California State University East Bay, Hayward, CA

Participated in the Office of Faculty Development’s Faculty Learning Community for Early Career Faculty
Developed Teaching and Research Management Frameworks for Future Faculty

Distinguished Teaching Fellow, Instructor

Fall 2015