Teaching

I am enthusiastic about teaching. As a graduate student at the University of Cincinnati I have primarily been a teaching assistant in sophomore level biology labs. I also was the head TA for the Evolution, Ecology and Genetics course assisting in training other teaching assistance, writing the lab manual, prepping lab materials and administrating the course website. I also am the instructor mentor for the dual enrollment environmental studies program.

Teaching Experience

Snow College
2016-present
Assistant Professor
Biology 1010
Biology 1015

Utah Valley University
2015
Adjunct instructor for Biology 1615
  • Instructor of record for two lab courses. Lead students in hands-on lab activities covering diverse topics that include the scientific method, biomolecules, cell structure and function, cellular reproduction, genetics, DNA technology, and evolution.

Brigham Young University
2015
Guest instructor for Genomics (BIO/MMBIO/PWS) 468
  • Taught lectures on physical mapping, optical mapping, and nano-channel technology    

University of Cincinnati
2014
Dual enrollment coordinator for Environmental Studies
  • Mentor for high school teacher who are offering college credit for their course
  • Coordinated with program head, main campus instructors, branch campus instructors, and high school instructors to ensure course curriculum was aligned
2013                
Co-instructor: Introduction to Environmental Studies I (EVST 1011)
  • Co-taught with Dr. Eric Maurer
  • Managed large lecture course of >150 students

Head Teaching Assistant: Evolution, Ecology, and Genetics (BIOL 2082)
  • Aided in the development of lab manual  
  • Managed Blackboard sites for 11 lab sections
  • Developed quizzes and assignments for lab
  • Trained TA’s in material to be taught

2012                
Teaching Assistant: Genetics and Cell (BIOL 2081)
  • Lead one lab section through wet labs and learning labs.

2011-2012       
Teaching Assistant: Ecology (BIOL 303)
  • Lead one lab section (2 terms) through field ecology techniques and data analysis.

2011                
Teaching Assistant: Biology Lab (BIOL 112)
  • Directed two lab sections through biological problem solving and in experimental design.

2010-2011       
Teaching Assistant: Genetics (BIOL 302) 
  • Instructed one lab section (2 terms) on computer-based genetics problems and guided students through genetic term papers.


West Virginia University
2010                
Teacher Aid: Plant Systematics (BIO 450)
  • Assisted in class preparation, lab setup and grading class assignments and exams.

Teaching Evaluations

What the Students Say
Lindsay made the classroom environment extremely welcoming and encouraged students to ask questions. It was very obvious that she is passionate about Ecology and got everyone enthused about the various field experiments. 
-- Ecology Student, Spring 2011
She was personable and knowledgeable, which made it much easier to communicate and learn from her.
-- Genetics Student, Autumn 2011
She always tied the material we covered into real life applications. 
-- Genetics and Cell Student, Fall 2012
I enjoyed Lindsay a lot. She was very efficient and very helpful when needed. Always had a smile on her face which changes the whole environment and enthusiasm for the classroom when surrounded by such positive energy. I would recommend her to anyone. 
-- Freshman Biology Student, Winter 2011
Enthusiastic nature kept the class going and kept the subject material interesting and engaging.
-- Genetics Student, Autumn 2011
The thing I think separates Lindsay as one of the best TAs is the quality of feedback she gave on reports.
-- Ecology Student, Spring 2011
She was easy to talk to during class
-- Freshman Biology Student, Winter 2011
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