Teaching

Overview

Teaching is a challenging and rewarding profession, and I am proud to be a part of it. I believe that the key to successful teaching is to create a connection with students, understand their unique needs and learning styles, and tailor my instruction to meet those needs. As an educator, I have the opportunity to inspire the minds of young people in the following subjects:

Machine Learning Fundamentals (CSCI 5521)

University of Minnesota
Instructor of Record, Fall 2022

Introduction to Data Mining (CSCI 5523)

University of Minnesota
Teaching Assistant, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021

Algorithms & Data Structure (CSCI 4041)

University of Minnesota
Recital Instructor, Fall 2017

Introduction to C++ Programming (CSCI 1113)

University of Minnesota
Recital Instructor, Spring 2018

Resources for Exploring Academic Careers with a Focus on Teaching

For those passionate about education and seeking a rewarding academic career, numerous opportunities exist to focus on teaching over research. Here I provide some resources to help navigate the job market, identify teaching-focused positions, and gain insights into the various aspects of a teaching-centered academic career.

Teaching Tenure Track This article explores the growing popularity of "teaching professor" positions, which prioritize teaching over research, at large universities.
Blog Post by Geoffrey Challen This article offers guidance to candidates seeking teaching faculty roles at research universities, focusing on computer science.
Faculty Positions at Undergrad Institutions This article highlights the advantages of academic careers at PUIs, emphasizing their balance between teaching and research.
CS Educator's Hub This website list resources to make teaching CS more effective, more inclusive, and more fun.
CS Education Research : Scope, Questions, and Careers Education research focuses on understanding and improving the teaching and learning of computing, while addressing questions about pedagogy, access, and equity in the discipline. This article serves as a very good introductory resource to understand the scope of Education Research, outlining its scope, key questions, relevant conferences, and pathways for pursuing it as a career choice.