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 - Present

University of Brighton, Brighton, United Kingdom

BE575 - Building Information Modeling.
BE415 - Introduction to Built Environment.

Assistant Professor of Engineering

Fall 2016 - December 2020

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

Virtual Reality BIM Engineering Summer Camp Instructor and Coordinator

Spring 2018 – December 2020

Construction Management Program

California State University East Bay, Hayward, CA

Designing educational experiences for high school students from the Hayward District.
Teaching high school students how to design architectural models in SketchUp and Revit and develop virtual reality engineering prototypes.

Cal State East Bay Italy Study Abroad Coordinator

Fall 2017 – December 2020

Construction Management Program

California State University East Bay, Hayward, CA

Designing and developing educational experiences in historical architecture and construction in Orvieto Italy.
On-site coordinating and managing student cohorts in Orvieto Italy.

Associated Schools of Construction Annual Student Competition Advisor

Fall 2017 – December 2020

Construction Management Program

California State University East Bay, Hayward, CA

Advised construction management students in the Virtual Design and Construction competition.
Secured funding, organized, and directed the student trip.

Adjunct Professor of Architecture

Fall 2018 – Fall 2019

Architecture Department

Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA

ARCH 127 – Introduction to Revit

Faculty Learning Program Fellow

Fall 2017 – Fall 2018

College of Science

California State University East Bay, Hayward, CA

Participated in the College of Science’s Faculty Learning Program for STEM education and active learning.
Developed an educational game to train and engage students in design reviews of educational buildings.

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