Academics

Teaching

I am an adjunct English faculty member at Metropolitan Community College, where I also serve as the Adjunct Faculty Representative for the English Department. I have taught ENGL 0950: Reading and Responding and ENGL 1010: English Composition I.

At the center of my teaching is community. I work intentionally to cultivate classrooms that are safe, collaborative, and student-centered spaces where students feel supported enough to take intellectual risks and confident enough to trust their own voices. I believe effective learning happens when students are encouraged to engage with texts, ideas, and one another through open dialogue and mutual respect.

My pedagogy blends structure with flexibility. I emphasize clear expectations while remaining responsive to students’ lived experiences, recognizing that learning is not one-size-fits-all. Through discussion-based activities, guided workshops, and reflective writing, I aim to help students develop critical thinking skills, confidence as writers and readers, and a sense of belonging within the academic space.

As a first-generation college graduate, I bring empathy to the classroom and am especially attentive to the needs of first-year and at-risk students. Teaching, for me, is an evolving practice: rooted in reflection, adaptability, and a commitment to meeting students where they are.