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Chris

Bachelor of Science, Finance

UNC- Wilmington, SUNY at Binghamton

About Me

The issues I find it inaccurate to label them problems that students face in their own individual writing and learning processes vary. Due to the variety of issues that students face, I have found it necessary to form a strong foundation for my approach to instruction; but, I have also learned that this foundation needs to leave room for change. I learned early in my career that a teaching philosophy set as doctrine could serve as a hindrance to my ability to engage students, and it could serve as a hindrance to a student's ability to learn. The latter prompted me to see that teaching is circumstantial; i.e., we can each have our individual way of approaching a text or an assignment, but in the end, we must have an ability to change with differing circumstances, including student abilities and course subjects. I feel that teaching goes beyond imparting to students the knowledge solely within the parameters of a particular subject. It is extremely important to note that the umbrella of English as a discipline can cover other academic areas, such as sociology, cultural studies, and communications studies. This will not only help the student's writing, but it will also give them skills they can use in other areas of their lives, both academic and personal.

Education & Certifications

UNC- Wilmington

Bachelor of Science, Finance

SUNY at Binghamton

PHD, English

Q&A with Chris

As an educator at the university level for seven years, I have had the opportunity to teach a wide variety of courses, including composition courses, introductory literature courses, and upper-level lectures. In both literature and composition classes, I prefer an approach that encourages critical inquiry and social and cultural awareness. I like students to see the class as a community, where ideas are openly shared and discussed; this environment fosters an open learning environment where ideas can be exchanged openly, as opposed to a more traditional lecture format. This leads to increased critical thinking and the dissemination of different viewpoints, as well as the development of important public speaking and analytical skills that students will need in future endeavors. I feel that an interdisciplinary approach to education in today's fluid social, cultural, and political climate is vital to bridging the gap of difference, and in ensuring a more open dialogue between disciplines.