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Anthony Iannelli

What do you like about teaching? What's your favorite thing about teaching college èƵapps?

The part that I like most about teaching is having the opportunity to work with a variety of èƵapps from different backgrounds and relating the classroom topics to what is currently going on in a èƵapp’s life. My favorite thing about teaching college èƵapps is the in classroom discussion about the various topics discussed.

What would your èƵapps say about your teaching? How would they describe your class?

My èƵapps would say that I am very personable and engaging. They would describe my class as discussion based in where everyone has the opportunity to share their thoughts on the various topics discussed.

How would you describe your approach to teaching? 

My approach to teaching consists of allowing the èƵapps to lead the discussion. In addition, I like to engage the class in a variety of activities. No two classes are the same.

What advice do you have for other adjunct faculty?

My best advice is to really focus on how the èƵapps in your class learn best. There have been many times where I have adjusted my activities in my class to fit the different learning styles of the èƵapps. In addition, it is always good to get feedback from the èƵapps throughout the semester about what they like about the class, what they would like to see improved and what they would still like to learn. Also, time management is key when balancing out responsibilities from your full time job, teaching and other life activities.

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Alicia Savage

What do you like about teaching? What's your favorite thing about teaching college èƵapps?

I like being able to share information that I have come to learn is important to personal development. I believe the sharing of accurate information better equips communities to make positive decisions and affect overall change. Teaching college èƵapps is always fun. The minute the light bulb of interdisciplinary thinking turns on, I get to witness the awakening of a èƵapp who realizes how all things are connected and where they can make an impact.

What would your èƵapps say about your teaching? How would they describe your class?

Students would say my teaching is energetic and interactive. They would describe my class as a continuous “mind-blown” experience where their cumulative learning actually makes sense.

How would you describe your approach to teaching? 

I approach teaching by focusing on the fact that my èƵapps are human, and thinking about how the content I am delivering to them can assist in their overall growth. I also make sure they understand what I would like them to take away from each lesson.

What advice do you have for other adjunct faculty?

Make technology a classroom norm. Remind your èƵapps of why the content is important and how it plays into the bigger picture for themselves or society. Have fun!

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Zulmaly Ramirez

What do you like about teaching? What's your favorite thing about teaching college èƵapps?

I like knowing that my work has a purpose. Seeing èƵapps grow in knowledge, confidence, and skills provide joy and satisfaction. My favorite thing about teaching is connecting with èƵapps and creating a meaningful relationships.

What would your èƵapps say about your teaching? How would they describe your class?

Students may say the class is interactive and there is an open line of communication. I like to keep the class engaged, thus I try different activities to keep them motivated.

How would you describe your approach to teaching? 

We utilize a flip classroom approach. As we meet, we have class discussion on the topic at hand and group activities to encourage a conversation between èƵapps. I also like to integrate cooperative learning, as èƵapps can work together and share ideas.

What advice do you have for other adjunct faculty?

Be open with your èƵapps and pay attention to their needs. A little goes a long way!

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Chandra Davis

What do you like about teaching? What's your favorite thing about teaching college èƵapps?

EVERYTHING! I don’t like but I love everything about teaching. I love helping my èƵapps succeed, I truly enjoy connecting with the èƵapps and seeing them grow and change over a semester, it is truly amazing, the transformation that can happen with a èƵapp over one semester is astounding, and I am grateful to be just a small part of their college experience. Being able to make a difference in their èƵapp experience has been extremely rewarding for me. When I see my èƵapps on campus two or three semesters after taking my course and they see me and are super excited to tell me how far they have come and how well they are doing, and thank me, that is the most rewarding part of teaching and my favorite thing about teaching college èƵapps.

What would your èƵapps say about your teaching? How would they describe your class?

My èƵapps would say I am a passionate and knowledgeable. I believe they would describe my courses as meaningful and supportive. My èƵapps would describe me as caring and my classes as helpful and maybe a little fun.

How would you describe your approach to teaching? 

I have a very èƵapp centered approach when it comes to teaching. I always consider what is in the best interest of the èƵapp. It is important for me to make sure that I am providing my èƵapps with the best education possible and because of this I take my role as their instructor very serious. I take time to get to know my èƵapps and come up with ways to best facilitate learning. One èƵapp may understand something right away, another èƵapp may have some difficulty, I adjust according to the needs of my èƵapps. I try to make a connections with my èƵapps on a human level, demonstrating to them that I care about their educational experience and I truly want them to succeed.

What advice do you have for other adjunct faculty?

Get to know your èƵapps, listen to their needs and concerns. Also, try to make the learning fun by using different methods of instruction.