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
BE575 - Building Information Modeling.
BE415 - Introduction to Built Environment.
BEM24 - Project Planning and Analysis.
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
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
AE475 - Building Construction Engineering 1
Presented on foundation, steel, concrete, and envelope building systems.
Coordinated industry guest lectures and construction site visits.
Presented on the generation of estimates, schedules, and site utilization plans.
Construction Option Liaison
Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
ARCH 442 - The Collaborative Studio
Presented on the role of BIM Execution Planning
Assisted faculty in grading students’ BIM Execution Plans.
Guest judge in students' milestone presentations.
Supported construction students in their integration process.
Co-Instructor
Fall 2013, Fall 2014
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
AE597F - Virtual Facility Prototyping
Presented on the use of interactive video game engines
Presented on the generation of virtual prototypes for the AEC industry.
Presented on the generation of BIM, 3D and 4D modelling, and clash detection.
Invited Guest Lecturer
Spring 2014, Fall 2014
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
AE372 - Introduction to the Building Industry
Presented on the role of 4D modeling and simulation.
Taught the design of 4D models.
Invited Guest Lecturer
Spring 2014, Fall 2014
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
ARCH441, AE472 - Introduction to BIM Execution Planning
Presented on the role of BIM Execution Planning
Assisted faculty in grading students’ BIM Execution Plans.
Guest judge in students' milestone presentations.
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
Presented on sustainable design, structural and water resources engineering.
Prepared class projects in concrete mixing and green design.
Laboratory Assistant
Spring 2009
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, New York, NY
CE131 - Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering
Laboratory assistant and lecturer.
Soil analysis and testing.