Course
COMM 001: Public Speaking
Biography
I began my college journey at De Anza Community College without a clue of who I was and who I wanted to become. It was during my first Public Speaking course that I developed a love for Communication Studies and the sense of home that community college has to offer. After transferring to UCLA and completing my bachelor’s degree, I immediately began graduate school at SJSU. At SJSU, I taught six sections of Public Speaking as a Graduate Teaching Associate (GTA), which solidified my love for teaching.
Now, I teach at various Bay Area community colleges in their Communication Studies Department. As I design my courses, there is one question I always ask myself: how can students take this content beyond the classroom? My goal as an instructor is to work students towards a love for learning and curiosity for the world around us. I do not want my course to be something they finish for the semester and forget about. I value the skills taught within Communication courses and emphasize where students can take those skills next.
When I am not teaching, I love to do yoga, go on neighborhood walks, hang out with my bunnies, eat ice cream, and go on long runs with my partner.
Education
B.A. in Communication Studies
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
M.A. in Communication Studies
San Jose State University