TEACHING

As an instructor, I nurture critical thinking by encouraging students to be active learners, consider multiple perspectives and challenge other viewpoints, draw connections between course material with their own lives, and allow their perspectives to evolve as they engage with new material. With the current job market, it is also important for students to consider diversification in their learning and skill acquisition. As such, I encourage students to develop a broad skill set that can be applied in a multitude of career paths. My teaching approach is also based on the principles of pluralism and collaborative learning, whereby people bring their senses and experiences to the learning environment and co-construct knowledge. Feel free to view my full Teaching Dossier. 

When teaching human sexuality (course syllabus), for example, I assign weekly reading reflections, so students learn how to think beyond the content and apply it to their lives and the world around them. These reflections also allow me to get to know my students more personally and offers them a chance to ask questions or seek support, like the “question box” regularly used in sex education classes. Students are also assigned a 6-page APA-formatted research essay on a human sexuality topic of their choosing to aid them in further developing their skills in writing and literature review. I am prepared to teach courses on human sexuality, program evaluation, group dynamics, interpersonal processes, research methods, introduction to psychology, and qualitative research. I would be interested in developing courses on program evaluation that include community-based collaborations. 

(Photo by Kristina Laukkanen Photography, 2020)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Instructor and Course Developer, Department of Psychology & Health Studies, University of Saskatchewan

  • Program Evaluation (Winter 2024)

  • Human Sexuality (Spring 2014, Fall 2016/2018, Winter 2017/2019)

  • Group Dynamics and Intergroup Processes (Spring 2017)

  • Introduction to Psychology, Royal West Campus (Winter 2012)


Workshop Developer and Facilitator, Office of One Health and Wellness, Department of Sociology, University of Saskatchewan

  • Qualitative Research 101 Refresher Workshop (Winter 2021)


Instructor, Canadian Evaluation Society Saskatchewan Chapter (CES-SK)

  • Canadian Evaluation Society’s Essential Skills Series (Winter 2019)


Workshop Developer and Facilitator, SafeNess SafeHaven, Ness Creek Music Festival, Saskatchewan

  • Navigating Sexual Health and Consent in a #MeToo World (Summer 2017/ 2018/ 2019) 

Guest Lecturer, Department of Psychology, University of Saskatchewan

  • “Sex, love, and dating during the pandemic”, Health Studies, Ulrich Teucher, 2020

  • “Qualitative methodologies and analysis”, Qualitative Study of Lives and Social Practices, Leta Kingfisher, 2017

  • “Sleep, sensory, and perception”, Biological and Cognitive Bases of Psychology, Paulette Hunter, 2016

  • “Conception, pregnancy, infertility, assisted reproductive technology, contraception, and abortion”, Human Sexuality, Storm Lee Sanders, 2016

  • “Online dating and non-traditional relationships”, Health Studies, Marla Mickleborough and Ulrich Teucher, 2015

  • “Online questionnaire development”, Advanced Development II Social and Emotional Research, Melanie Bayly, 2015

  • “Social construction of masculine identities in North America and self-identity”, “Debate on the harm of being exposed to harmful media”, “Debate on whether parenting should be licensed”, “School”, Adolescent Development, Carie Buchanan, 2014

  • “Emotion, stress, health, and motivation”, Social, Clinical, Cultural, and Developmental Bases of Psychology, Deborah Cooke, 2014

AWARDS AND HONORS

2012 Teaching Assistantship Award, Council of Canadian Departments of Psychology

GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS

2015 Teacher Scholar Doctoral Fellowship, College of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Saskatchewan ($19,500)

2014 Graduate Teaching Fellowship, Department of Psychology, University of Saskatchewan ($16,000)

2013 Graduate Teaching Fellowship, Department of Psychology, University of Saskatchewan ($16,000)

2011 Graduate Teaching Fellowship, Department of Psychology, University of Saskatchewan ($14,500)

STUDENT COMMENTS

“This was my favourite course (human sexuality). Your lectures were always a pleasure to attend!”

“I just wanted to thank you for everything you have done in this course for me. You are by far one of my favourite professors. Thank you for leaving such a great impression.” 

“Thank you for the class. I’ve enjoyed it, I’ve learned, and I’ve thought about things differently, which are all my favourite things to do.” 

“Thank you for facilitating this course in the style that you have chosen. This was my favourite course yet!”

“Thank you for a great term! You are a phenomenal prof, one of the best I’ve ever had.” 

“Great class. Great prof! Thank you for everything.”