I am a seasoned instructor of undergraduate psychology and human services, and I have taught at Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) in Albuquerque, New Mexico State University (NMSU), and El Paso Community College (EPCC).
Courses:
Case Management for Substance Abuse Counseling: CNM HSV 1102: Summer 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Summer 2018
Death and Dying: CNM PSY 2289: Spring 2018, Spring 2019
Developmental Psychology: CNM PSY 2220: Summer 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017
Health Psychology: CNM PSY 2280: Fall 2017 (Online and On Campus), Fall 2018 (Online), Summer 2019
Introduction to Psychology: EPCC PSYC 2301: Spring 2015, Spring 2016; CNM PSY 1105: Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Summer 2017 (Online), Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019
Abnormal Psychology: NMSU PSY 302: Spring 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2015, Summer 2015, Fall 2015
Human Growth and Behavior: NMSU CEP 110 online: Fall 2012
Human Growth and Development: EPCC PSYC 2314: Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015
Statistics and Research Design: EPCC PSYC 2317: Spring 2014, Summer 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016
Courses:
Case Management for Substance Abuse Counseling: CNM HSV 1102: Summer 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Summer 2018
Death and Dying: CNM PSY 2289: Spring 2018, Spring 2019
Developmental Psychology: CNM PSY 2220: Summer 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017
Health Psychology: CNM PSY 2280: Fall 2017 (Online and On Campus), Fall 2018 (Online), Summer 2019
Introduction to Psychology: EPCC PSYC 2301: Spring 2015, Spring 2016; CNM PSY 1105: Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Summer 2017 (Online), Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019
Abnormal Psychology: NMSU PSY 302: Spring 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2015, Summer 2015, Fall 2015
Human Growth and Behavior: NMSU CEP 110 online: Fall 2012
Human Growth and Development: EPCC PSYC 2314: Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015
Statistics and Research Design: EPCC PSYC 2317: Spring 2014, Summer 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016
Other Teaching Experience:
Hypnobirthing® & Lamaze® Childbirth Educator; 2005 to 2013
Massage Therapy Faculty (Anatomy & physiology, Swedish massage, chair massage, ethics) (CNI College; Orange, CA) 2/2010-7/2010
Introduction to Hypnosis for Birthing (HypnoBirthing® Institute) June 2008
Massage Therapy Faculty (Swedish massage, shiatsu, deep tissue, trigger point therapy) (William Rainey Harper College; Palatine, IL) 8/2005-6/2006
Hypnosis for Weight Management (Township High School District 211 Continuing Education) 8/2006-5/2009
Hypnobirthing® & Lamaze® Childbirth Educator; 2005 to 2013
Massage Therapy Faculty (Anatomy & physiology, Swedish massage, chair massage, ethics) (CNI College; Orange, CA) 2/2010-7/2010
Introduction to Hypnosis for Birthing (HypnoBirthing® Institute) June 2008
Massage Therapy Faculty (Swedish massage, shiatsu, deep tissue, trigger point therapy) (William Rainey Harper College; Palatine, IL) 8/2005-6/2006
Hypnosis for Weight Management (Township High School District 211 Continuing Education) 8/2006-5/2009
My Philosophy:
My main priority has always been to make a connection with my students. With a varied background in complementary and alternative health, mainstream psychology, and counseling/assessment, I also assume that my students come from backgrounds that integrate many areas. It is crucial that every student feel like they belong in the classroom and that their experience and presence is valued. Therefore, I strive to build relationships of mutual respect and positive regard for the students in my classes. It is vital to promote learning based on each student's unique contributions, strength, and challenges, in order that a rich experience can exist.
I utilize a modified flipped classroom model. My course content includes three main components: 1) a positive learning atmosphere; 2) interactive learning; and 3) emphasis on self-mastery of concepts. I prefer to teach students in an interactive way, whereby students can learn via a blend of collaboration with other students, through audio-visual aids, and projects that stimulate learning and critical thinking. Finally, through independent self-mastery of concepts, students will supplement their interactive experiences by building skills for technology-based self-study and self-motivation for academic success (usually through online components such as quizzes and virtual projects).
My main priority has always been to make a connection with my students. With a varied background in complementary and alternative health, mainstream psychology, and counseling/assessment, I also assume that my students come from backgrounds that integrate many areas. It is crucial that every student feel like they belong in the classroom and that their experience and presence is valued. Therefore, I strive to build relationships of mutual respect and positive regard for the students in my classes. It is vital to promote learning based on each student's unique contributions, strength, and challenges, in order that a rich experience can exist.
I utilize a modified flipped classroom model. My course content includes three main components: 1) a positive learning atmosphere; 2) interactive learning; and 3) emphasis on self-mastery of concepts. I prefer to teach students in an interactive way, whereby students can learn via a blend of collaboration with other students, through audio-visual aids, and projects that stimulate learning and critical thinking. Finally, through independent self-mastery of concepts, students will supplement their interactive experiences by building skills for technology-based self-study and self-motivation for academic success (usually through online components such as quizzes and virtual projects).
*Thank you to my students at El Paso Community College for providing the photos on this page.
