Teaching

What do I teach?

I teach my students that in order to critically engage with psychology, one must understand the research process. With research at the core of my teaching, I guide students how to think rather than what to think. I am both a teaching researcher and psychology scholar in the classroom.

I have taught large lecture courses, small seminars, project-based courses, and advised undergraduate theses. I cover introductory courses, core major requirements, as well as courses in my social/personality area of expertise (especially close relationships and emotions).

For example: 

• Attraction and Relationships (one of the most in-demand courses in the department)
• Introduction to Psychology
• Personality Psychology
• Research Methods

Pedagogical training

I am a Center for Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL) Scholar. I have also completed Yale’s Certificate of College Teaching Preparation program and Yale’s Faculty Teaching Academy. I continue to participate in comprehensive training programs that provide me with practical, evidence-based teaching skills and an inclusive perspective on the classroom environment. 

(See my CV for a full review of my teaching experience and training)

Why do I teach?

When I took Introduction to Psychology in college, I connected with the material in a way that set me up for a lifetime of pursuing knowledge. But it was my first opportunity to teach others, enabled by that very Professor, that set me up for a lifetime of educating others. I learned firsthand how influential the investment in student learning outcomes can be; it transformed a single class (a moment in time) into a critical shaping of my thinking and perspective for years to come. I want to be that Professor for my students.