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I've taught and mentored students all over the United States from Alaska to Maine, and even in the middle of the Pacific Ocean
on a small island nation, in arts, science and wellness. |
MY STUDENT-CENTERED TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
I believe all students learn differently and it's my job to meet each student where they are.
I engage students in their learning processes through inquiry-based learning practices, student-led research, and creative exploration.
I listen and respond to the evolving needs of any students I teach with resourcefulness and an open-mind.
I engage students in their learning processes through inquiry-based learning practices, student-led research, and creative exploration.
I listen and respond to the evolving needs of any students I teach with resourcefulness and an open-mind.
I incorporate self-reflection, inspired research and identity-based creative work through an application of the experimental learning theory:
experience --> observe/reflect --> think/research -->build/create
experience --> observe/reflect --> think/research -->build/create
Adjunct Faculty, Ilisagvik College, (2017 - Present)
Student Learning Level: College
Location taught: Utqiagvik, Alaska
Exploring Cultural Identity through Performance (Spring)
Exploring YOUR Inupiaq Identity through Creative Writing (Fall)
Location taught: Utqiagvik, Alaska
Exploring Cultural Identity through Performance (Spring)
Exploring YOUR Inupiaq Identity through Creative Writing (Fall)
Teacher, University of Alaska Fairbanks, (2018)
Student Learning Level: High School
Location taught: Fairbanks, Alaska
I co-taught a performance-based curriculum in science-based storytelling through digital design to high school students from across Alaska for the Alaska Summer Research Academy.
Location taught: Fairbanks, Alaska
I co-taught a performance-based curriculum in science-based storytelling through digital design to high school students from across Alaska for the Alaska Summer Research Academy.
Teacher, Spirit Series, (2013-2015)
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Student Learning Level: 4th - 8th
Locations taught: Massachusetts, Maine and California I co-taught drama-based curriculum focused on values and literacy that explores the inspirational lives of heroic figures in history, like Socrates, Sitting Bull and Harriet Tubman. |
Teacher, Youth Bridge Global, (2012)
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Student Learning Level: High School Seniors
Location taught: The Republic of the Marshall Islands I taught grammar, essay writing, poetry, vocabulary, reading and public speaking to five classes of Marshallese high school seniors. |
MENTORSHIP
Working with Alaska's only tribal college, Iḷisaġvik, and Dartmouth College, I've mentored dozens of Alaskan Native and Native Alaskan students in college success habits, and healthy lifestyles and perspectives.
I've also provided resources and support to students and recent graduates with children through a child services grant with the Arctic Slope Native Association.
I've also provided resources and support to students and recent graduates with children through a child services grant with the Arctic Slope Native Association.