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.

Condensed Teaching Record

Full Term Courses (15 weeks)

  • Paleoenvironmental Reconstruction

  • Advanced Paleoenvironmental Reconstruction

  • Biological Background for Social Human Behavior

Intensive Courses (4-8 weeks)

  • Introduction to Archaeology and methods in Archaeology

  • Bantu linguistics and archaeology

  • Scientific design and graphIcs

  • Archeological Methods and Research

  • Introduction to BIomolecular Archaeology

Teaching Resources

This resource page will be expanded in time. All materials are developed by JNC and free to be used for teaching purposes and/or pedagogical inspiration.

Stratigraphy - Principles and Types

Principles & Laws of Stratigraphy -

Principles & Laws of Stratigraphy -

Teaching materials designed for BIOL395 (Paleoenvironmental Reconstruction, undergraduate-level) and BIOL495 (Advanced Paleoenvironmental Reconstruction, graduate-level). Spring 2025, Department of Biology, Loyola University Chicago.

| Stratigraphy

| Stratigraphy

Lithostratigraphy - Biostratigraphy - Chronostratigraphy - Magnetostratigraphy - Chemostratigraphy -

Lithostratigraphy - Biostratigraphy - Chronostratigraphy - Magnetostratigraphy - Chemostratigraphy -

Powerpoint Presentation

Poster - Laws of Stratigraphy

Worksheets I & II