Teaching Experience
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign - Department of Computer Science
CS415 Course Associate - Game Development | Sep 2024 – Present
Instructor: Professor Eric Shaffer
- Guided 380+ students in designing and implementing game projects using Unreal Engine, helping them understand both technical concepts (e.g., blueprint scripting, asset optimization) and theoretical topics (e.g., Game Physics and AI).
- Conducted weekly office hours to provide one-on-one support, troubleshoot issues, and clarify course materials, ensuring students developed practical game development skills.
- Reviewed and provided constructive feedback on team projects, focusing on improving gameplay mechanics, visual quality, and overall performance optimization.
- Assisted in grading and assessing student submissions, ensuring fair evaluations aligned with course objectives and rubrics.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign - Department of Computer Science
CS124 Course Associate - Intro to Computer Science | Jan 2023 – May 2024
Instructor: Professor Geoffrey Werner Challen
- Facilitated learning for 800+ students in Java programming fundamentals through online office hours, in-person tutoring, and active participation in the course forum.
- Mentored 9 Course Assistant mentees, providing guidance on effective teaching strategies and supporting their professional development.
- Supported students by debugging code, explaining programming concepts, and assisting with machine projects to reinforce their understanding of core concepts.