In addition to extensive experience as a teaching assistant for both undergraduate- and graduate-level courses, I have independently taught Introduction to Environmental Policy in both in-person (Summer 2022) and asynchronous, online (Summer 2021) formats.
Below are a few examples of what students have said about my teaching in anonymous course reviews:
Your understanding and ability to care for each students wellbeing is something I have never seen in a teacher before and it is incredibly helpful with wanting to succeed in your course.
Undergraduate Student, Introduction to Environmental Policy (Summer 2021)
This was the most organized online class I have ever taken. I really enjoyed it!
Undergraduate Student, Introduction to Environmental Policy (Summer 2021)
The general charisma and passion for class topics is evident and helps keep the content engaging.
Undergraduate Student, Introduction to Environmental Policy (Summer 2021)
During all discussions [P]rofessor Young made me feel that my opinion was valid and that even though my answer to the question wasn’t correct she didn’t make me feel bad about answering incorrectly. I always felt that she was assessable and I always felt welcomed in class.
Undergraduate Student, Introduction to Environmental Policy (Summer 2022)
Each lecture, all the assignments, and the entire structure of the class are very well-organized, and I feel like I really learned a lot in it. Creating the weekly checklists was a helpful thing to do and is something I’d recommend all classes have. The instructor is very kind and cares about her students.
Undergraduate Student, Introduction to Environmental Policy (Summer 2022)
This class is the most I have [ever] been able to retain information and actually stay engaged and enjoying the content.
Undergraduate Student, Introduction to Environmental Policy (Summer 2022)
Kayla M. Young 