I used to teach Introduction to IDL Computer Programming. If you're looking for the class material, just follow the link.

I started teaching at the University of Missouri-Rolla where I worked for Dr. Ron Bieniek in the Physics Learning Center (PLC). It was in the PLC where I discovered how much I enjoyed explaining things to people and interacting with students. It's also where I developed much of my current methodology and teaching style.

My love of teaching lead me to the Berkeley Astronomy Department where there is a strong emphasis placed on the quality of instruction and teaching innovation is encouraged. I began teaching as a GSI (TA) in the Fall of 2000 and in the Fall of 2001 I started The Astronomy Learning Center (TALC). TALC is based on Dr. Bieniek's PLC and has become very popular among UC Berkeley Astronomy students.

For developing TALC and my work as Head GSI for Astro 10, I was honored to receive the 2002 Outstanding GSI Award as well as the Teaching Effective ness Award (TEA). Here is the essay I wrote for the TEA.

Individualized Assistance Through Collaborative Learning

Successful model for cooperative student learning centers in physics and astronomy

Here are some of the classes I've taught while at Berkeley:

• Fall 2000 - GSI. Astro 10: Introduction to Astronomy. Fileppenko
• Spring 2001 - GSI. Astro 10: Introduction to Astronomy. Basri
• Summer 2001 - Physics TA. Minority Enginering Program (MEP) Summer Prep "Bootcamp"
• Fall 2001 - Head GSI. Astro 10: Introduction to Astronomy. Fileppenko
• Summer 2002 - Physics Instructor. Upward Bound Program.
• Summer 2002 - Physics Instructor. Minority Enginering Program (MEP) Summer Prep "Bootcamp"
• Summer 2002 - Workshop Leader. New GSI Training Workshop. GSI Teaching Resource Center.
• Fall 2002 - Head GSI. Astro 7: Introduction to Astrophysics. Quataert
• Fall 2002 - GSR. Astro 120: Optical Astronomy Laboratory. Marcy
• Fall 2005 - Lecturer. Introduction to IDL Computer Programming