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

Taught the following modules and courses:
- BE575 - Building Information Modeling
- BE415 - Introduction to the Built Environment
- BEM24 - Construction Project Planning & Analysis
- BE695 - Honors Project

Assistant Professor of Engineering

Fall 2016 - December 2020

Construction Management Program

California State University East Bay, Hayward, CA

- Taught the following modules and courses:
  - ENGR 400A - Historical Architectural Virtual Prototyping I
  - CMGT 410/610 - Building Information Modeling and Advanced Technologies
  - CMGT 693A - Building Information Modeling Execution Planning
  - ENGR 1420 - Engineering and Design Graphics
  - CMGT 340 - Estimating in Construction
  - CMGT 450 - Construction Project Planning and Control, Computer Tools
  - CMGT 650 - Construction Project Management, Planning, and Scheduling
  - ENGR 200 - Introduction to Engineering and Design
  - CMGT 345 - Building Codes and Commissioning

Virtual Reality BIM Engineering Summer Camp Instructor and Coordinator

Spring 2018 – December 2020

Construction Management Program

California State University East Bay, Hayward, CA

Designed educational experiences for high school students from the Hayward District.
Taught 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

Designed and developed educational experiences in historical architecture and construction in Orvieto Italy.
On-site coordinated and managed 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

Instructor for Building Information Modeling and Revit - ARCH 127 – Introduction to Revit.
Student mentoring for the design of architectural models in 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

- Taught on foundation, steel, concrete, and envelope building systems.
- Coordinated industry guest lectures and construction site visits.
- Taught on the generation of estimates, schedules, and site utilization plans.

Co-Instructor

Fall 2013, Fall 2014

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

AE597F - Virtual Facility Prototyping

- Taught the generation of virtual prototypes through the use of video game engines for the AEC industry.
- Taught the generation of BIM models, 4D modelling, and clash detection.

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.
- AE372 - Introduction to the Building Industry
  - Presented on the role of 4D modeling and simulation.
  - Taught the design of 4D models.
- ARCH 442 - The Collaborative Studio
  - Presented on the role of BIM Planning.
  - Assisted faculty in grading students’ BIM Execution Plans.
  - Supported construction students in their integration process.

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.
CE131 - Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering
- Laboratory assistant and lecturer.
- Soil analysis and testing.

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