Teaching & Speaking

Teaching and Facilitation

At the **University of Guelph-Humber** and at the Centre for Applied Neuroscience.

University Teaching

I teach the second-year undergraduate course “Neuroscience” and also “Psychology of Learning” at the University of Guelph-Humber.

Neuroscience - after introducing students to the basics of neuroscience (e.g., neurochemicals, drug action, anatomy, genetics) we focus on 3 main topics: 1) Neuroplasticity, Learning, and Memory, 2) Sex, Sexuality, & Gender, and 3) Emotions and Mental Health. Students work on major assignments where they take a topic of interest and turn their readings and research into blogs, podcasts, websites, or social media accounts.
Psychology of Learning - This course is an introduction to the study of behaviour and principles of learning. We approach the material with a lens of “gamification” and critically evaluate the use of learning principles in marketing and social media.

University-Like Courses

At the Centre for Applied Neuroscience I have developed and continue to teach several courses that are designed in the spirit of university-level higher education. These courses are comprehensive and involve critical thinking, discussions, and scientific study. I continue to teach these courses in some capacity:

Certificate in Psychology Neuroscience (teacher)
Certificate in Social Neuroscience of Diversity and Inclusion (teacher)
MicroDegree Program (mentor/thesis supervisor)

The Life Coaching Certification Course (currently a guest lecturer for neuroscience modules)
Neuropsychoidiology (guest lecture on occasion)

Workplace training and development facilitation through the Centre for Applied Neuroscience

Training & Development Workshops & Facilitation for the Workplace

I teach courses in applied neuroscience in the workplace, as 1 hr sessions, half-day, full-day, or multi-day workshops with the Centre for Applied Neuroscience. Current courses include:

Brain Health & Wellness

Success Through Failure

Retraining the Biased Brain

Optimism & Positive Thinking

Mental Health Recovery and Healing Post-COVID

These courses are booked through the Centre for Applied Neuroscience.

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University Teaching Experience

Psychology of Learning (2nd year Psychology course) University of Guelph-Humber, 2015 - present, Course Instructor.

Neuroscience (2nd year Psychology course) University of Guelph-Humber, 2016 - present, Course Instructor.

Learning & Cognition (2nd year Psychology course) University of Guelph-Humber, 2015 - 2016, Course Instructor.

Biological Psychology (3rd year Psychology course), Ryerson University, Summer, 2014, Course Instructor.

Learning & Plasticity (2nd year Psychology course), University of Toronto, Jan - May 2014, Course Instructor.

Introduction to Physiological Psychology (2nd year Psychology & Neuroscience course), University of Toronto, Jan - May 2014, Course Instructor.

Biological Psychology (3rd year Psychology & Neuroscience course), Ryerson University, Jul - Aug, 2013, Course Instructor.

Models of Stress and Adaption (Upper Level Psychology course), Ryerson University, May - Jun, 2013, Course Instructor.

Psychopharmacology (2nd year Psychology course), Ryerson University, Jan - Apr 2013, Course Instructor.

Psychopharmacology (2nd year Psychology course), Ryerson University, Jan - Apr 2011, Course Instructor.

Models of Personal Growth (upper level liberal arts Psychology course), Ryerson University, Sep – Dec, 2010, Course Instructor.

Behavioural Neuroscience (3rd year Psychology/Neuroscience course), Dalhousie University, Jan – Apr, 2005, Course Instructor.

Research Design and Data Analysis (2nd year Psychology/Neuroscience undergraduate course), Laboratory Instructor, Dalhousie University, 2000-01, 2001-02.

Neuroethology(2nd year Psychology/Neuroscience undergraduate course), Laboratory Instructor, Dalhousie University, 2000 - 2001.

Neuroscience (3rd year Psychology undergraduate course), Laboratory Instructor, Brock University, 1998 - 2000.

Introductory Psychology, Tutorial Session Leader, University of Winnipeg, 1998

Drugs & Behaviour (3rd Psychology undergraduate course) – Discussion Leader, University of Winnipeg, 1997 - 1998.

Advanced Data Analyses and Research Design (4th Year, Psychology honors course), University of Winnipeg, 1996 - 1998, Teaching Assistant.

Physiological Psychology (2nd Year Psychology undergraduate course) – University of Winnipeg 1996 - 1998, Teaching Assistant.

Introductory Psychology – University of Winnipeg, 1994 - 1995, Teaching Assistant.

Workplace Facilitation

Brain Health & Wellness, Resiliency Skills 1-Day Workshop for Halton Region Municipality, Halton, Ontario, Canada (Oct 2013).

Embodied LearningWorkshop for the New Brunswick Teachers’ Association, Fredericton, NB, Canada (May 2013).

Brain Health & Wellness, Resiliency Skills 1-Day Workshop for Halton Region Municipality, Halton, Ontario, Canada (Oct 2013).

Brain Health & Wellness Resiliency Skills 1-Day Workshop for Halton Region Municipality, Halton, Ontario, Canada (Oct 2012) – 1-Day Course Facilitation.

Business Development & Practice Management for Life Coaches – 6-Week Webinar for Life Coaches (Sept 2012 - present) – Course Facilitator.

Business Development & Practice Management for Life Coaches – 6-Week Webinar for Life Coaches (Mar – May, 2012) - Course Facilitator.

Optimizing Our Brains for Success, Productivity, and Happiness– Lecture at JVS Toronto, Employee Retreat, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (January, 2011).

Work-Life Balance - Lecture at Government of Canada, Learning Centre Plus, Halifax, Canada (February, 2010).

Positive Thinking in the Workplace – Lecture at Government of Canada, Learning Centre Plus, Halifax, Canada (March, 2010).

The Science and Ancient Wisdom of Life Coaching – Lecture at The Hub, Halifax, Canada (February, 2010).

Visioning & Goal Setting Workshop, Balance Naturopathic Health Centre, Halifax, Canada (January).

Work-Life Balance Workshop – Workshop, Recreation Therapy Department, Capital Health, Halifax, Canada (2009).

Self-Care Workshop – Balance Naturopathic Health Centre, Halifax, Canada

Stress Reduction Techniques – Workshop, Teamwork Cooperative & The Workbridge, Halifax, Canada (2009).

Understanding Stress – Lecture as Part of a Monthly Public Health Seminars, Balance Naturopathic Health Centre, Halifax, Canada (2009).

Stress in the Mind and the Brain – Lecture, Government of Canada, Department of Energy and Conservation, Halifax, Canada (2009).

How the Mind Works – Adult Education 8-Week Class, Balance Naturopathic Health Centre, Halifax, Canada (2008).

Career & Life Transitions Workshops – Monthly Workshops, Balance Naturopathic Health Centre, Halifax, Canada (2008).

Work-Life Balance Workshops – Workshop, Government of Nova Scotia, Aboriginal Affairs, Halifax, Canada (2008).

Work-Life Balance Workshops – Workshop, Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Truro, Canada (2008).

Work-Life Balance Workshops – Workshop, Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Oak Island, Canada (2008).

Work-Life Balance Workshops – Workshop, Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, White Point, Canada (2008).

Work-Life Balance Workshops – Workshop, Government of Canada, Health Canada, Halifax, Canada (2008).

Mindful Living Weekend Retreat – Workshop, Balance Naturopathic Health Centre, Halifax, Canada (2008).

Stress Reduction Techniques – Workshop, Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries & Oceans, Scotsburn, NS, Canada.

Healthy Workplace Series – Monthly Health Workshops and Seminars, Presenter & Co-Facilitator, Government of Canada, Department of Energy and Conservation, Halifax, Canada.

Goal Setting for 2008 – Workshop, Government of Canada, Departments of Energy and Conservation, Halifax, Canada.

Work-Life Balance – Workshop, Government of Canada, Health Canada, Halifax, Canada.

Speak Up! Public Speaking Skills Development Workshop – Invited Course for the Centre for Social Innovation (Apr – Jun, 2012).

Centre for Applied Neuroscience Life Coaching Course – Course Developer & Instructor, Toronto, Canada; 150-hr (5-month) training course. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. (Feb – Jun, 2012).

Centre for Applied Neuroscience Life Coaching Course – Course Developer & Instructor, Toronto, Canada; 150-hr (5-month) training course. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. (Sept – Feb, 2012).

Centre for Applied Neuroscience Life Coaching Course – Course Developer & Instructor, Toronto, Canada; 150-hr (5-month) training course (Feb – Jun, 2011).

Optimize Your Brain – Public Lecture at the Centre for Social Innovation, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (September, October, 2011).

Centre for Applied Neuroscience Life Coaching Course – Course Developer & Instructor, Halifax, Canada; 150-hr (5-month) training course (Sept – Jan, 2011).

Centre for Applied Neuroscience Life Coaching Course – Course Developer & Instructor, Halifax, Canada; 150-hr (5-month) training course (January – June, 2010).

Ways of Knowing: Introduction to Science, Ancient Wisdom, and Intuition. Lecture at Balance Naturopathic Health Centre, Halifax, Canada (May, 2010).

Visioning & Goal Setting Workshop, Balance Naturopathic Health Centre, Halifax, Canada (January, 2010).

Ways of Knowing: Introduction to Science & Ancient Wisdom – Lecture, Balance Naturopathic Health Centre (3 Lectures: September, October, November), Halifax, Canada (2009).

Naturopathic Medicine Journal Club – Program Developer & Facilitator – Continuing Education Credits through the Nova Scotia Association of Naturopathic Doctors (3 Sessions), Halifax, Canada (2009).

Career & Life Transitions Workshops – Monthly Workshops, Balance Naturopathic Health Centre, Halifax, Canada (2009).

Self-Care Workshop – Balance Naturopathic Health Centre, Halifax, Canada (2009).

Understanding Stress – Lecture as Part of a Monthly Public Health Seminars, Balance Naturopathic Health Centre, Halifax, Canada (2008).