Experience Summary
In the past six years, I have worked extensively on federally grant funding research (National Institute on Aging, National Institute of Health, and National Science Foundation) in my sociology doctoral program at Georgia State University. I have also been published in peer reviewed, non-peer reviewed, and specialty journals and blogs in the areas of public health, gerontology, psychology, and sociology. Finally, I have taught brick and mortar, online, and hybrid classes at Georgia State University, Point University, and Athens Technical College.
Teaching Style
My senior faculty and student evaluations have confirmed that my teaching style is primarily interpersonal, fun, and relatable. I teach students from where they are, not where I think they should, while paying special attention to making sure they master course material. Students relate to me because, I too am a student (doctoral). Therefore, the classroom is often a space of exchanging ideas, talking about study strategies, and covering course material. My classrooms are extremely informal, but I have had extreme success with maintaining respect, eagerness, and I have even unintentionally inspired students to change their majors after taking my introductory classes.
My Hobbies
I love watching football (Falcons), going to games, reading, writing, and playing basketball during my down time.