Teaching

DePaul University (2021 – present)

Incubation Studio
Incubating innovative project concepts using design thinking, human-centered design, and the transformational framework

Games with a Purpose
Understanding applications, research, and design strategies unique to creating transformational games and games for social impact and purpose

Fundamentals of Game Design
Learning the principles of game design and using them both to analyze existing games and to develop original game ideas


University of Miami (2012-20)

Interaction Design
Introduction to interaction design, including design principles (dimensions, laws, heuristics, visual design), interaction design workflow (design brief, wireframe, mockup, interactive prototype, user testing) using Adobe XD or Sketch

Designing Innovation
Project-based course introducing design process, human centered design, and interaction design principles for ideating interactive systems. Required course for MFA in Interactive Media

CoLab Studio
Project-based collaboration course for a designated partnering organization. Required course for MFA in Interactive Media. (Fall 2014: Created 2 online campaigns for World Wildlife Fund’s U.S. national chapter)

Social Impact Games (Designing Games with an Impact)
Understanding applications, research, and design strategies unique to creating transformational games and games for social impact

Game Design
Introduction to systems thinking, game design, and prototyping

Web Design / Web Lab
Introduction to web design principles including HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, user interface design, and user experience design.

Multimedia Design
This course is a project-based introduction to design. Emphasis placed on visual concepts and graphic design for multimedia.

Parsons MFAD+T Bootcamp

Web Design, 2011
Introduction to web design principles including user interface design, user experience design, HTML5, CSS3, and WordPress.


Global Foundries’ Summer of Semiconductors (with Abu Dhabi Education Council and AMD Foundation)

Game Design, 2011
Teaching Abu Dhabi teachers and students systems thinking and issues-based literacy through physical and digital game design using Activate! Games curriculum.


JET Programme

English as a Second Language, 2005-07
Teaching English to Japanese middle school students in Kitakyushu, Japan. (Website)


ACE Computer Camp

Taught C++ programming and web design to youth ages 10-18, American University, Washington, D.C.

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