Teaching Experience

I have been working in film education since 2023 at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
FST 201 – Introduction to Film Production
Lead Graduate Teaching Assistant for three semesters. I ran class sessions and labs, evaluated student projects, and trained new graduate TAs in workflow, camera basics, and classroom practice.
FST 110 – Concepts in Film
Instructor of Record for one semester. I designed my own syllabus and assignments, guiding non majors through film language, visual storytelling, and a series of short creative exercises.
FST 398 – Color Grading in DaVinci Resolve
Instructor of Record for an advanced course focused on color correction and grading. I taught students how to move from technical balance to creative look development and how to build a clean, professional grading workflow.
FST 210 – Filmmakers and Scholars
My current course, which connects film practice with film scholarship. I invite guest filmmakers and scholars to join the class for talks and Q&A sessions, giving students direct contact with working professionals while they develop their own projects and learn to think as both practitioners and critics.

Teaching Philosophy

My teaching philosophy is grounded in the belief that film education must be practical, structured, and closely connected to industry standards. I build courses with clear and achievable outcomes. Knowledge should transfer directly into professional work, and students should understand how each assignment prepares them for real production environments.

I design syllabi and exercises from my own experience on set and in the edit room, modeling them on tasks students will encounter in the field. Expectations are transparent, and workflows are rigorous but never overloaded. Every step has a purpose that students can see on screen. I want students to leave my classes with a strong sense of craft, a repeatable process, and the confidence to carry a project from idea to finished film.