From January 2016 to December 2017 (4 semesters), I was a Supplemental Instructor (SI) for Biology 202, the core Biology Genetics Course at UNC with 250+ undergraduate students per semester. In my role, I prepared, taught, and reviewed subject material for 1 to 2 hours every week in my own SI session. I typically hosted 25 students, but prior to a midterm or final, the sessions were much larger, averaging 160 students and lasting up to 3 hours.

A secondary role was attending classes for a total of 3 hours a week. The class was taught with active learning, and I facilitated discussion, answered questions, and made note of repeated confusion for my teaching session.

Additionally, professors trusted me as Lead SI to assist making exams and exam keys, practice questions, and additional resources (review guides, videos, etc) that are still handed out in classes taught today. Some videos are available through YouTube, while example handouts are seen in the gallery below. I’ve worked with 4 different professors in the course and have adapted the material and way I teach accordingly. Students have recognized my teaching excellence by nominating me for teaching awards, sending personal letters, and staying in contact over the years. Additionally, I mentored other SI’s and aided teaching assistants, sharing my experience and tips at biannual trainings. I have spent just over 300 hours teaching this course while also being an undergraduate student myself.

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