My teaching experience developed from academic, professional, and touristic settings. I am committed to sharing biological and ecological knowledge with a focus on cultivating a deeper understanding of these subjects and inspiring a broader appreciation for the natural world. This dedication shapes my approach to education, where I focus on helping students understand the fundamental principles of nature and life, guiding them understand their critical role in both academic learning and real-world problem-solving. I tailor my teaching style to the contexts of large lectures, small seminars, lab classes, and mentorship outside the classroom in the field and laboratory. My effectiveness as an educator in higher education evolved from a series of undergraduate- and graduate-level courses and single lecture experiences both within academic and community settings. I developed the necessary skills to effectively teach biological and ecological topics such as: Ecology and Evolution, Biological Background of Social Human Behavior, Paleoenvironmental Reconstruction, Geology and Paleontology, Scientific Imaging, Scientific Design and Graphics, Introduction to Archaeology, Bantu Archaeology, and Geospatial Analysis and Cartography.
Representative Teaching Examples
Scientific Imaging and Design
(June 24, 2021) Webinar organised by the Faculty of Archaeology, Leiden University. The talk addresses the methodology behind taking photos of archaeological artefacts and how to prepare the figures for publication.
Topics discussed: Artefact and Small Object Photography, Digital Processing, Vectorial Design, Figure Composition.
Introduction to Archaeology
(August 16, 2021) Course taught as part of the MPI-SHH (Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History, Jena, DE) Summer School "Doorway to Human History". Topics discussed: Introduction to archaeological theory and practice, survey and excavation, sampling methodologies, site and material recording, material post-processing.
Tusculum (Central Italy)
(2014-2019) Over several years, I served as a tour guide at the Iron Age (Roman, Etruscan) site of Tusculum and its surrounding areas, located 15 miles south of Rome, Italy. I conducted weekly tours during the warmer seasons for diverse audiences of varying ages and cultural backgrounds. The tours were delivered in Italian, English, and Spanish.