Teaching Portfolio
My teaching is grounded in constructivist principles, creating interactive and inquiry-based environments that foster both cognitive understanding and affective growth. Below is a comprehensive list of formal academic courses, along with a link to professional development seminars.
Seminars & Workshops
View professional development sessions I have developed and delivered for fellow educators.
View SeminarsUniversity Courses Taught
2024
AUGOrganic Chemistry I
This course provides foundational knowledge in organic chemistry, covering structure, bonding, stereochemistry, and reactions of key organic molecules.
Wheeling University, Fall 2024
2024
JANChem Structure & Properties Lab
This course introduces foundational laboratory skills, safety, and techniques, allowing students to apply chemical principles from lecture through hands-on experiments.
Loyola University Chicago, Spring 2024, Fall 2023
2024
JANChemical Structure and Properties
This course introduces foundational chemistry concepts, focusing on atomic structure, bonding, molecular properties, and their real-world applications.
Loyola University Chicago, Spring 2024
2024
JANOrganic Chemistry Lab B
This course builds organic chemistry lab skills by synthesizing, isolating, and characterizing organic compounds using NMR and IR spectroscopy.
Loyola University Chicago, Spring 2024
2024
JANGeneral Chemistry Lab B
This course provides hands-on laboratory experience, focusing on intermolecular forces, kinetics, equilibria, and acid-base chemistry through experiments and scientific writing.
Loyola University Chicago, Spring 2024, Summer 2023, Spring 2023
2022
AUGGeneral Chemistry for Engineering
This course introduces fundamental chemistry principles with a focus on their applications in engineering, covering topics such as solutions, kinetics, and thermodynamics.
Loyola University Chicago, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, and Fall 2021
2022
AUGGeneral Chemistry for Engineering Lab
This course provides hands-on laboratory experience with fundamental chemistry principles and techniques, preparing students for engineering applications.
Loyola University Chicago, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, and Fall 2021
2022
AUGGeneral Chemistry Lab A
This course introduces foundational chemical laboratory skills, including safety, proper equipment use, and analytical techniques, through hands-on experiments.
Loyola University Chicago, Fall 2022, and Fall 2021
2022
JANGeneral Chemistry B (Lecture/Discussion)
This course builds on foundational chemical principles, covering liquids, solids, solutions, kinetics, equilibria, acids, bases, and thermodynamics.
Loyola University Chicago, Summer 2022, and Spring 2022
2022
JANGeneral Chemistry A (Lecture/Discussion)
This course surveys foundational chemistry concepts, focusing on atomic and molecular interactions, and developing problem-solving skills through real-world applications.
Loyola University Chicago, Spring 2022
2021
JANGeneral Chemistry II
This course explores thermochemistry, properties of states of matter, chemical kinetics, and the basics of chemical equilibrium.
DePaul University, Winter 2021, Spring 2020, and Winter 2020
2021
JANGeneral Chemistry I Lab
This course provides hands-on laboratory experience, reinforcing general chemistry concepts through experiments and developing scientific writing and inquiry skills.
DePaul University, Winter 2021, Autumn 2020, Winter 2020, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2018, Winter 2017, and Autumn 2017
2021
JANGeneral Chemistry II Lab
This course provides hands-on laboratory experience, reinforcing general chemistry concepts through experiments and developing scientific writing and inquiry skills.
DePaul University, Winter 2021, Spring 2020, Winter 2020, Winter 2018, and Winter 2017
2020
SEPGeneral Chemistry III
This course explores general chemistry concepts, including acid-base and solubility equilibria, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, radioactivity, and coordination chemistry.
DePaul University, Autumn 2020
2020
JULGeneral Chemistry II Lab
This course provides a virtual laboratory experience for general chemistry, focusing on gas chromatography, reaction kinetics, qualitative analysis, and electrochemistry.
DePaul University, Summer 2020
2020
APRResearch
This course provides graduate students with the opportunity to conduct independent, in-depth research under faculty supervision to develop scientific inquiry skills.
DePaul University, Spring 2020
2020
APRGeneral Chemistry III Lab
This course provides hands-on laboratory experience, reinforcing general chemistry concepts through experiments and developing scientific writing and inquiry skills.
DePaul University, Spring 2020, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2017, and Summer 2017
2019
SEPGeneral Chemistry IP
This course provides a fundamental understanding of chemistry, covering topics such as atomic structure, bonding, stoichiometry, and reactions in aqueous solutions.
DePaul University, Autumn 2019
2019
JULBasic Chemical Concepts
This course covers fundamental chemical concepts including atomic structure, stoichiometry, and chemical bonding, with a focus on developing problem-solving skills for future studies.
DePaul University, Summer 2019, and Summer 2018
2019
JULBasic Chemical Concepts Lab
This course provides hands-on laboratory experience, reinforcing basic chemical concepts from lecture through experiments and developing scientific writing and inquiry skills.
DePaul University, Summer 2019, and Summer 2018
2019
JANIntroduction to Environmental Science
This course explores the scientific principles behind environmental issues such as pollution, conservation, and sustainability, with a special focus on urban environments.
Roosevelt University, Spring 2019
2019
JANHow the World Works
This course explores the fundamentals of physical science, including physics, chemistry, and earth science, to provide a new perspective on the world.
Roosevelt University, Spring 2019
2019
JANBasic Chemistry I
This course introduces fundamental chemistry principles, including matter properties, atomic theory, stoichiometry, and solution chemistry, while developing problem-solving skills.
City Colleges of Chicago Richard J. Daley College, Spring 2019
2018
SEPAnalytical Chemistry Lab
This course trains students in quantitative chemical techniques for practical analysis, with a focus on uncertainty, titrations, and data processing.
DePaul University, Autumn 2018
2018
AUGPhysical Chemistry for Biosciences
This course explores physical chemistry principles applied to biochemical systems, covering solution thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibria, quantum mechanics, and spectroscopy.
Roosevelt University, Spring 2021, Fall 2018
2018
AUGFoundations of Chemistry
This course covers foundational chemistry concepts, including matter properties, chemical bonding, and stoichiometry, to prepare students for subsequent chemistry courses.
Roosevelt University, Fall 2018
2018
MAYGeneral Chemistry I
This course introduces fundamental chemistry principles, including chemical formulas, equations, thermochemistry, and atomic theory, while developing problem-solving skills.
Roosevelt University, Summer 2019, Summer 2018
2018
MAYGeneral Chemistry I Lab
This course provides hands-on laboratory experience in general chemistry, emphasizing safety, pre-lab preparation, data analysis, and timely report submission.
Roosevelt University, Summer 2019, Summer 2018
2018
JANPhysical Chemistry II (Quantum Mechanics)
This course delves into quantum mechanics, covering topics from wave-particle duality and the Schrödinger equation to atomic structure and molecular bonding theories.
Roosevelt University, Spring 2018
2018
JANPhysical Chemistry II Lab (Computational)
This course provides hands-on computational chemistry experience, utilizing deMon software to explore molecular vibrations, atomic orbitals, and molecular orbital theory.
Roosevelt University, Spring 2018
2018
JANQuantitative Reasoning and Technological Literacy I
This course develops quantitative reasoning and technological literacy skills, focusing on analyzing and interpreting data in various fields using computer tools.
DePaul University, Winter 2018, Winter 2017, and Spring 2017
2017
SEPPhysical Chemistry I (Thermodynamics)
This course explores the principles of physical chemistry, focusing on thermodynamics, chemical and phase equilibria, and reaction kinetics.
Roosevelt University, Fall 2017
2017
AUGPhysical Chemistry I Lab
This course provides hands-on laboratory experience with physical chemistry principles, including thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, and reaction kinetics.
Roosevelt University, Fall 2017
2015
SEPIntroductory Statistics
This course introduces basic statistical concepts and their application in social and behavioral sciences, with a focus on statistical analysis using SPSS.
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Fall 2015
2015
SEPTeaching of Nature of Science
This course explores the philosophy and nature of scientific knowledge, focusing on its role in scientific literacy and its application in classroom instruction.
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Fall 2015
2015
JANScientific Research Method and Statistics
This course surveys research methods and advanced statistical concepts for the social and behavioral sciences, including hypothesis testing and multivariate analysis.
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Spring 2015
2014
SEPTheory and Practice of Qualitative Research
This course examines the theoretical foundations of various qualitative research methodologies and their practical application in data collection and analysis.
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Fall 2014, and Spring 2014
2014
JANApplied Research
This course provides a hands-on survey of research methods in social and behavioral sciences, focusing on designing, conducting, and presenting applied research projects.
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Spring 2014
2014
JANGeneral Chemistry II
This course covers fundamental chemistry principles including solutions, kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry, with daily life applications.
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, and Spring 2011
2014
JANQuantitative Research Methods and Statistic
This course provides an in-depth survey of quantitative research methods and advanced statistical concepts for social and behavioral sciences.
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Spring 2014
2012
SEPGeneral Chemistry I
This course introduces fundamental chemistry principles, including atomic structure, chemical bonds, and states of matter, with an emphasis on real-world applications.
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Fall 2012, Fall 2011, and Fall 2010
2011
JUNEducational Technology and Material Design
This course introduces pre-service teachers to the integration of educational technology and instructional material design, focusing on creating effective digital resources.
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Summer 2011, and Spring 2011
2011
JANPractice Teaching in Chemistry
This course is a capstone experience for prospective chemistry educators, focusing on applying and refining pedagogical skills in a real-world classroom setting.
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Fall 2011
2010
SEPStatistics and Probability
This course introduces fundamental concepts of statistics and probability, focusing on their application in scientific research and data analysis.
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Fall 2010
2010
SEPSpecial Topics in Physics Education
This course critically examines modern physics topics for elementary science, focusing on applying inquiry-based teaching methods and pedagogical approaches.
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Fall 2010
2010
SEPResearch Methods in Education
This graduate course on research methods in education provides students with foundational skills in designing, conducting, and reporting educational research.
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Fall 2010
2008
SEPResearch Methods in Science Education
This course introduces social science research methodology, focusing on behavioral research and applied research designs relevant to science education.
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Fall 2008
2008
SEPSpecial Topics in Chemistry Education
This course explores emerging trends, curriculum development, and pedagogical approaches to equip students with contemporary teaching methods in chemistry education.
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Fall 2008
2006
SEPApplied Research in Science and Mathematics Education
This course introduces social science research methodology, focusing on behavioral research and applied research designs relevant to science education.
Boğaziçi University, Fall 2006, Spring 2006, and Fall 2005
2006
SEPSpecial Studies: Applied Research in Education
This course provides an advanced, practical understanding of research methodologies and their application to evidence-based practices in education.
Boğaziçi University, Fall 2006, and Spring 2006
2006
SEPQualitative Research in Science and Mathematics Education
This course provides a theoretical and practical foundation for conducting qualitative research in science and mathematics education.
Boğaziçi University, Fall 2006
2006
SEPTeaching Methods in Science and Mathematics Education
This course examines teaching methods in science and mathematics education, focusing on theoretical approaches and their practical implications for instruction.
Boğaziçi University, Fall 2006, Summer 2006, and Fall 2005
2006
JANSecondary School Science Laboratory Applications II
This course helps preservice teachers develop an informed, research-based approach to designing and critiquing secondary school science laboratory curriculum.
Boğaziçi University, Spring 2006
2006
JANSeminar on Practice Teaching in Physics
This seminar provides preservice physics teachers with an opportunity to reflect on their practice and develop informed, research-based instructional skills.
Boğaziçi University, Spring 2006
2005
SEPTeaching Methods in Physics Education
This course examines teaching methods in physics education, focusing on developing informed, research-based teaching philosophies and curriculum design for preservice teachers.
Boğaziçi University, Fall 2005
High School Courses Taught
2025
OCTHS Physics
Skyline Physics is an inquiry-based course applying fundamental principles of motion, energy, and electromagnetism to real-world engineering challenges.
Chicago Public Schools, Fall 2025, Spring 2026
2025
OCTHS Forensic Science
Skyline Physics is an inquiry-based course applying fundamental principles of motion, energy, and electromagnetism to real-world engineering challenges.
Chicago Public Schools, Fall 2025, Spring 2026
2024
AUGHS Chemistry
This course explores the study of matter and its changes through hands-on labs and activities, with an emphasis on real-world applications.
Chicago Public Schools, Fall 2024, Spring 2025
2024
AUGHS Biology
This course explores biology through hands-on labs, model-based learning, and projects, focusing on living organisms and their environments.
Chicago Public Schools, Fall 2024, Spring 2025