This teaching portfolio contains a summary of my teaching experiences and traces my evolution and development as a teacher. As a graduate student preparing for a career as a faculty member in a teaching-focused institution, the primary purpose of this portfolio is to assist me in reflecting on my teaching practices. The outside audience may find a useful window into how I approach the teaching process. Recognizing my favored teaching methods and analyzing the rationale behind them has helped me crystallize my teaching philosophy. This is a living document that I expect to update throughout my career to help shape my practices and philosophy.

Here is brief guide for navigating the rest of the portfolio:

1. •Experience: This section outlines my teaching interests and prior teaching experience.
   

2. •Materials: This section contains some sample materials, such as a syllabus and homework assignments, that are representative of my teaching methods.
   

3. •Evaluations: This section contains summaries of student feedback on my teaching
   

4. •Development: This section documents my efforts to improve my pedagogy through coursework and conference participation.