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Teaching
💀 Highlighted Experiences
Instructor- Louisiana State University (LSU), Baton Rouge, LA
Graduate Student Instructor of Record - Louisiana State University (LSU), Baton Rouge, LA
Adjunct Anthropology Faculty - Westchester Community College (WCC), Valhalla, NY
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant - Human Biology and Culture Change, SUNY Oneonta, Oneonta, NY
- Lecturing on the Human Geography of Asia and Africa course
- Facilitating course content to promote understanding and knowledge of Asia and Africa's physical and human geographies
- Creating interactive classroom activities to increase student engagement with course materials
- Assigning lessons and coursework to encourage student participation outside of classroom lectures
- Consistently communicating with students regarding course questions and assistance
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- Carrying out digital community outreach with primary and secondary school students across the US
- Giving detailed lectures on archaeology's developments, methodologies, research procedures, and career paths to students
- Planning and hosting Q&A sessions to answer any questions students may have about the archaeological discipline
- Activities and session format procedures are being created in collaboration with teachers to keep students actively involved, interested, and engaged
- Encouraging student participation during the sessions
Graduate Student Instructor of Record - Louisiana State University (LSU), Baton Rouge, LA
- Educated undergraduate students on World Archaeology and Archaeological inquiry
- Gave comprehensive and engaging lectures on the development and evolution of ancient cultural systems and human societies from the origins of our species to the rise of world civilizations
- Compiled detailed lesson plans based on course goals on the cultural history of past human societies around the globe
- Promoted student engagement in each class as well as online through Moodle
- Was accessible to students who needed assistance at any time in person or via Zoom
Adjunct Anthropology Faculty - Westchester Community College (WCC), Valhalla, NY
- Taught the Native Peoples of North America course to undergraduate students
- Provided educational lectures on backgrounds (e.g., prehistoric, historic, and current events) of Indigenous groups and communities throughout the US ensuring that all students completely comprehended every part of the course
- Prepared detailed lesson plans based on course objectives from cultural histories to contemporary livelihoods of various Indigenous communities while also dismantling stereotypes
- Created engaging activities (e.g., in-class book discussions and group projects) in which every student participated throughout the course
- Encouraged student participation in each class and online through Blackboard
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant - Human Biology and Culture Change, SUNY Oneonta, Oneonta, NY
- Assisted in-class discussions covering various course topics
- Held review sessions prior to exams for students
- Documented students’ participation towards their course grade
- Kept track of “Hot Topic” class presentation assignments each week based on course subjects
- Motivated and aided students with course materials
💀 Student Testimonials
- 💬Mr. Nicosia taught such an interesting class. It was so much fun!
- 💬Chris taught such an awesome class! I really enjoyed this semester, and I definitely learned a lot!
- 💬I’m actually majoring in anthropology, and I’m trying to figure out which area of archaeology I want to specialize in for grad school. Chris's showed me what’s out there and sparked my interest in a few different cultures!
- 💬I really appreciate Chris's willingness to work with students throughout the semester. Teachers like him really make a difference for people like me, so I just wanted to say thank you so much!
- 💬Chris was very enthusiastic about the course! He shared his experiences and went in depth on so many subjects. He was great at communicating and providing feedback on assignments!