Teaching Philosophy
As a university instructor, I strive to help students develop new skills, and especially critical thinking skills. I believe that a good instructor can change someone's view of one topic, and can motivate students not only to pass a class, but to succeed in it, which is what I want people to do in my classes. Since students are all different and learn differently, I ask lots of questions during classes, include videos, media releases and other elements that make lectures lively. I also invite guest lecturers so that students can see the great research that's being done close to their own backyard. When the course format allows it, I favor action-oriented assignments over classical classroom assignments.
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UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR
Booth University College
Environmental Biology (BIO120) - Introduction to the major concepts in environmental science. Topics include general ecology, population growth, communities and ecosystems, air pollution, climate change, land resources, conservation biology, and energy. Students conduct a term project (action-oriented component) that involves expert interviews and environmental assessments on a topic of their choice.
University of Saint-Boniface
Genetics I (BIOL2501) - This course covers basic genetic principles in eukaryotes and prokaryotes. Topics include Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance, structure and function of chromosomes and genomes, biological variation resulting from recombination, mutation, and selection, population genetics, as well as biotechnologies and ethics. The lab enables students to implement the techniques learned in class, from predicting probabilities of genotypes and phenotypes, to analyzing pedigrees.
University of Winnipeg
Human-Environment Interactions (ENV1600) - The course introduces students to broad ecological and environmental concepts and links them with current environmental issues and potential solutions. Students gain an understanding of the importance of biodiversity, as well as of sustainability and ethical issues related to the effects of humans on the environment.
Academic Writing: Sciences (RHET1103) - Course that focuses on how to communicate scientific information to the public. Students learn about i) the scientific method, ii) how to conduct literature searches, iii) how to provide constructive criticism on various means of scientific communication and iv) how to write effective summaries, introductions and conclusions.
Cells and Cellular Processes (BIOL1115) - Introductory biology course. Students are introduced to biochemistry, cellular biology, molecular genetics, and ecological concepts.
University of Manitoba
Biology 1: Principles and Themes (BIOL1020) - Introductory biology course that covers the scientific method and its applications, and general topics of biology from the composition of matter to the mechanisms behind evolution. Biochemistry, cellular biology, metabolism, reproductive life cycles, molecular genetics, and speciation are covered in this course.
Technical Communications (AGRI2030) - Course that aims to develop students' written and oral communication skills for preparing and presenting scientific and technical reports. Students learn the goals of technical communications, and develop critical thinking and self-marketing skills.
Canadian Mennonite University
The Science of Life (BIOL1331) - Introductory biology course that covers the scientific method and its applications, general topics of biology from the composition and organization of living things to the mechanisms of heredity and their evolutionary consequences. Students are introduced to biochemistry, cellular biology, molecular genetics, and ecological concepts.
The Living Planet (BIOL1341) - Introductory biology course that covers evolution, the diversity of life on Earth, ecology and conservation biology.
Trent University
Evolution (BIOL2600) - This course covered the history of evolutionary thought, general principles of evolutionary biology, the hypotheses concerning the causes of evolutionary change, and the major events in the history of life on earth.
ADDITIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCES
Teaching assistant / Academic assistant - Trent University
Courses: Current Issues in Biology II (BIOL1030), Introductory Ecology (BIOL2260), Advanced Ecology (BIOL3380), Vertebrate Zoology (BIOL2110), Methods of Biological Inquiry (BIOL2000), Human Physiology (BIOL1051 online), Human Anatomy (BIOL1050 online), Introduction to Forensic Science (FRSC101).
Biology Tutor
Course: Introduction to Genetics (BIOL2050 online)
English and French language instructor - Domicours (France)
Science camp counselor - Aventure Scientifique (France)
Booth University College
Environmental Biology (BIO120) - Introduction to the major concepts in environmental science. Topics include general ecology, population growth, communities and ecosystems, air pollution, climate change, land resources, conservation biology, and energy. Students conduct a term project (action-oriented component) that involves expert interviews and environmental assessments on a topic of their choice.
University of Saint-Boniface
Genetics I (BIOL2501) - This course covers basic genetic principles in eukaryotes and prokaryotes. Topics include Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance, structure and function of chromosomes and genomes, biological variation resulting from recombination, mutation, and selection, population genetics, as well as biotechnologies and ethics. The lab enables students to implement the techniques learned in class, from predicting probabilities of genotypes and phenotypes, to analyzing pedigrees.
University of Winnipeg
Human-Environment Interactions (ENV1600) - The course introduces students to broad ecological and environmental concepts and links them with current environmental issues and potential solutions. Students gain an understanding of the importance of biodiversity, as well as of sustainability and ethical issues related to the effects of humans on the environment.
Academic Writing: Sciences (RHET1103) - Course that focuses on how to communicate scientific information to the public. Students learn about i) the scientific method, ii) how to conduct literature searches, iii) how to provide constructive criticism on various means of scientific communication and iv) how to write effective summaries, introductions and conclusions.
Cells and Cellular Processes (BIOL1115) - Introductory biology course. Students are introduced to biochemistry, cellular biology, molecular genetics, and ecological concepts.
University of Manitoba
Biology 1: Principles and Themes (BIOL1020) - Introductory biology course that covers the scientific method and its applications, and general topics of biology from the composition of matter to the mechanisms behind evolution. Biochemistry, cellular biology, metabolism, reproductive life cycles, molecular genetics, and speciation are covered in this course.
Technical Communications (AGRI2030) - Course that aims to develop students' written and oral communication skills for preparing and presenting scientific and technical reports. Students learn the goals of technical communications, and develop critical thinking and self-marketing skills.
Canadian Mennonite University
The Science of Life (BIOL1331) - Introductory biology course that covers the scientific method and its applications, general topics of biology from the composition and organization of living things to the mechanisms of heredity and their evolutionary consequences. Students are introduced to biochemistry, cellular biology, molecular genetics, and ecological concepts.
The Living Planet (BIOL1341) - Introductory biology course that covers evolution, the diversity of life on Earth, ecology and conservation biology.
Trent University
Evolution (BIOL2600) - This course covered the history of evolutionary thought, general principles of evolutionary biology, the hypotheses concerning the causes of evolutionary change, and the major events in the history of life on earth.
ADDITIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCES
Teaching assistant / Academic assistant - Trent University
Courses: Current Issues in Biology II (BIOL1030), Introductory Ecology (BIOL2260), Advanced Ecology (BIOL3380), Vertebrate Zoology (BIOL2110), Methods of Biological Inquiry (BIOL2000), Human Physiology (BIOL1051 online), Human Anatomy (BIOL1050 online), Introduction to Forensic Science (FRSC101).
Biology Tutor
Course: Introduction to Genetics (BIOL2050 online)
English and French language instructor - Domicours (France)
Science camp counselor - Aventure Scientifique (France)