TEACHING

University of Wisconsin-Madison Aug 2023 - Present

Teaching Faculty I, Department of Nutritional Sciences

Directed and taught NUTR SCI 132: Nutrition Today with up to 936 students per semester
Designed curriculum, lesson plans, and lectures conducive for large student enrollment course
Prioritized diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning materials, graded work, and teaching strategies
Managed and mentored teaching team of 9 individuals

Limited Term Adjunct Lecturer, School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness

Taught 16-week and 7-week online introductory undergraduate courses (NSC 101 and NSC 170C1) and elective course (NSC 310)
Rendered and modified syllabus and curriculum through Microsoft Word and Desire2Learn
Nurtured online presence with up to 150 students via responsive emails, weekly reminders, and exam reminders
Executed biweekly Zoom office hours to extend availability and support to students
Managed and collaborated with virtual TA and grader to set grading standards
Reinforced coursework with additional resources, including PowerPoints, Panopto, and YouTube videos

Undergraduate Preceptor for NSC 260, Jennifer Ravia, MS, MA, CPT

Consolidated class and group learning in a collaborative learning environment
Restructured class activities from 40- to 80-person class
Fostered interaction between students during group work activities using guided conversation
Forecasted student needs to determine appropriate level of required support
Audited instructor lessons to assess quality of education and aid offered to students
Arranged grading and classroom assistance with a team of 4 teaching assistants

Undergraduate Preceptor for NSC 255, Patricia Sparks, PhD

Liaised and contributed nutrition information, education, newsletters, flyers, bulletin boards, calendars, promotional slideshows, website, and social media posts among two corporate clients and four locations
Hosted and structured biweekly nutrition-themed table talks and monthly webinars at four corporate locations
Introduced electronic health record system, Healthie to structure and schedule individual nutrition consultations, group sessions, and programs for 91 employees, who expressed interest in nutrition services

Undergraduate Preceptor for NSC 358R, Patricia Sparks, PhD

Undergraduate Preceptor for NSC 358L, Patricia Sparks, PhD

Lead dipper-size educational booth for introductory lab
Graded lab write-ups and assignments via course management system (Desire2Learn)
Contributed educational and food service expertise to optimize training courses and student learning
Optimized progress of each student through formal evaluation upon completion of assigned tasks

[Student Worker] Undergraduate Preceptor for NSC 260, Jennifer Ravia, MS, MA, CPT

Analyzed instructor, student, and class trends to make proactive decisions about program operations
Accelerated grading return time
Guided students to distinguish between primary and secondary research

Educational Intern

Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative, hands-on agricultural and nutritional activities for K-5 grade students
Organized, adapted, and planned instructional materials
Proposed innovative ideas for enhanced learning

Community Garden Volunteer Intern

Cultivated lesson plans for 1st- and 3rd-grade garden and nutrition workshop classes
Mentored small groups of students in formal and informal settings
Ensured design of comprehensive and individualized plans to perfect student learning and engagement