Teaching Experience

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

GGIS 489 – Programming for GIS , Instructor, Spring 2024

This course introduces the fundamentals of R programming for spatial data manipulation and analysis. Students develop practical skills for working with geospatial data in R, enabling informed decision-making and insightful spatial interpretations. The course culminates in an extensive project where students conduct spatial analysis related to their own research.

• Developed and delivered lectures on core programming concepts for GIS.
• Instructed students in the use of R for geospatial data analysis, emphasizing practical applications and GIS operations.

GGIS 379 – Introduction to GIS , Graduate Teaching Assistant, Fall 2022

This course covers the foundational principles of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including geographic data theory, map projections, coordinate systems, and thematic map creation. Students gain hands-on experience using industry-standard GIS software.

• Led weekly lab sessions on geospatial analysis using ArcMap and ArcGIS Online.
• Revised and updated course materials, including new slide decks reflecting current software and best practices.