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Teaching

My teaching philosophy is grounded in three key principles: learning, practicing, and critical reflection. I aim to cultivate an environment of collaborative learning, scholarly discourse, and a solid conceptual foundation for my students. I encourage them to become empathetic thinkers and adept problem solvers, valuing a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach for its tangible impact. The core of holistic learning lies in understanding the evolution of various concepts in class and applying them in real-life situations through reflective practices. As an educator, my goal is to inspire and guide students with a methodical approach to research and the demonstration of holistic design practices. You can explore examples of my students' work through the links below.

Human Behavior and Built Environments

This freshman-level course introduces human behavior, factors, design research, and interior design theory to delve into conventional design thinking processes. The course content and assignments facilitate a clear understanding of the complex relationships between humans and diverse built environments. (GEP - Social Science)

Modality: Synchronous, Hybrid, Lecture.

Theories of Architecture for Environmental Design

Senior-level students learn about architectural theories that map interactions between architecture, natural resources, culture, and global development to expand the knowledge base of materials, construction styles, and the context of space, among others. Includes a 4-week lab component focused on ethnographical research.

Modality: Synchronous, Lecture (Lab component).

Interior Design Studio I: Commercial Design

Junior-level students are introduced to programming, schematics, and space planning for office design and systems. Simultaneously, they learn the selection process for office furnishings and materials, the basics of building code analysis, universal design, and considerations for ADA. Industry collaboration with AllSteel - Hendrickson.

Modality: Synchronous, Studio.

History of Architecture & Design: Non-European Influences

This survey-based history class gives students insights into selected non-European cultures' design and aesthetic expression. This course includes a 3-week lab component to instill an appreciation of alternate points of view and cultural diversity of architecture design through analysis and comparison. (GEP - Social Science).

Modality: Synchronous, Lecture (Lab component).

Digital Presentation Techniques I: Auto CAD + Photoshop

Introduction to computer-aided drafting and Photoshop allows students to produce a drawing set using technology. This freshman-level course focuses on learning, troubleshooting, and critical thinking processes for creating preliminary drawings and refining existing portfolios using Photoshop.

Modality: Synchronous, Hybrid, Studio.

Technical Drafting and Architectural Graphics

This 8-week intensive, freshman-level course focused on architectural hand drafting and producing black and white from observation to articulate environments. Students learned to use essential architectural tools, architectural scale, layouts and compositions, and time management to complete their portfolios. (GEP - Arts).

Modality: Synchronous, Studio.

Past courses:

Survey of Creative Expression: U.S. Diversity, Identity and Material Culture. Modality: Hybrid Synchronous Lecture. (Fall 2022)

Courses under preparation:

Introduction to Interior Architecture. (Spring 2024). Modality: Synchronous, Studio.
Sustainable Design and Systems. (Fall 2025). Modality: Synchronous, Lecture (Lab component).

Courses taught as Graduate Part-time Instructor and Teaching Assistant