Innovative Biology educator with 14 years of teaching excellence

  • Accomplished career demonstrating consistent success as an educator with 14 years of teaching experience and 11 years of scientific research experience.

  • Dedicated and innovative Biology educator, passionate about enhancing the learning experience in introductory biology classes and labs.

  • Seasoned in conceiving and building face-to-face, mixed-mode, and online courses from the ground up through proven competencies in pedagogy and technology.

  • Outstanding track record in engaging students more deeply in the learning process through meaningful lessons while promoting student reflection of understanding and assuring student success.

  • Recipient of the 2024 Valencia Faculty Association Award for Excellence in Teaching, Counseling, and Librarianship, which is awarded annually to only five faculty members out of over 2,600. This recognition reflects my commitment to effective and innovative teaching methods and fostering student engagement both inside and outside the classroom.

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