TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
In the classroom, I strive to serve as a catalyst for students' personal and academic growth, fostering a holistic approach to development. Embracing professionalism, teamwork, and diversity as foundational principles, I aim to prepare students for the dynamic challenges of today's society. Through empowerment and skill-building, I seek to instill in students the confidence and capability to navigate the complexities of the modern workplace independently. Ultimately, my goal is to inspire students to become proactive agents of change, equipped with the tools and knowledge to effect positive transformations in both their professional and personal lives.
Teaching Experience
Menlo College
Course: History: African American History (Fall 2023, Spring 2024)
Academic Level: Undergraduate Students
Description: The course provides a survey and analysis of important constitutional, legal, political, economic, and cultural issues relating to the history of Black people in America from the eighteenth century to the present. Topics include slavery, emancipation, reconstruction, the Black urban migration, and African American culture.
Course: Humanities: Diversity in the Workplace (Fall 2022; Spring 2023; Fall 2023, Spring 2024)
Academic Level: Undergraduate Students
Description: This is a discussion-based class designed to explore, identify and understand race, class and gender issues as they relate to the workplace. The historical and legal perspectives on such topics as national origin, sexual preference, disabilities, age and culture/ethnicity in the United States employment arena will be examined. There is some focus on personal experience with extensive student involvement and participation expected.
Course: Mass Communication: Cultural Expression in the Media (Fall 2022)
Academic Level: Undergraduate Students
Description: Designed to acclimate freshmen and sophomore students at Community College to the rigor and structure of a four-year University. Assists students in clarifying academic goals and objectives, provides the skills and understandings to facilitate academic decisions, and improves progress towards goals with the most effective use of student time and resources.
