TEACHING
Turret Window Arch, Utah (07/2019)
"The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows" - Sydney J. Harris
A piece of paper taped to the door of my closet and a pen were all that I used in my quest to explain basic algebra to my two-person “class” while playing the role of a teacher in middle school. Although my siblings took this as a pastime, that role has always been a cherished ambition for me. Nowadays, I seize every opportunity to put this passion into action and witness the diversity of students' growth and learning. I adopt a variety of pedagogies and focus on evoking an emotional connection between the students and the learning objectives rather than just an abstract and mechanical involvement. In all of my classes, I seek and provide continuous feedback and I incorporate concrete examples, hands-on live demonstrations, live polls, among other.
ENGIN 7 – Fall 2023
CIVENG 93 – Spring 2023
Some quotes from my students:
"He is honestly the best professor I have had here at Berkeley not only because of his successful teaching style but his ability to care for each and every single one of his students." CE 93 student, Spring 2023 (UC Berkeley)
"Very accessible during class and during office hours. He makes them very personal and clearly cares about his students. He knows everyone’s name and definitely makes a connection with everyone." CE 93 student, Spring 2023 (UC Berkeley)
"Awesome professor! It seemed like he'd been teaching for years, despite it being his first semester. Very understanding and delivered the material perfectly." CE 93 student, Spring 2023 (UC Berkeley)
"He does very well with interactive lectures. I feel like this is the only class I actually kept up with and fully understood the material in and that is thanks to the very easily digestible lecture and great professor." CE 93 student, Spring 2023 (UC Berkeley)
"Mohamad truly facilitates learning instead of spoon-feeding answers which I appreciate." CE 360K student, Spring 2022 (UT Austin)
"He is really good at explaining things in different ways so that everyone can understand." CE 360K student, Spring 2022 (UT Austin)
"I was able to use these new skills in my other classes and other assignments for this class." CE 360K student, Spring 2022 (UT Austin)
"Your lectures were super well organized and also the memes were funny. I liked examples you gave from your past work and how you walked through the process you went through." CE 360K student, Spring 2022 (UT Austin)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
E 7 Introduction to Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers - UC Berkeley
Elements of procedural and object-oriented programming. Induction, iteration, and recursion. Real functions and floating-point computations for engineering analysis. Introduction to data structures. Representative examples are drawn from mathematics, science, and engineering.
CE 93 Engineering Data Analysis - UC Berkeley
Application of the concepts and methods of probability theory and statistical inference to CEE problems and data; graphical data analysis and sampling; elements of set theory; elements of probability theory; random variables and expectation; simulation; statistical inference. Use of computer programming languages for analysis of CEE-related data and problems. The course also introduces the student to various domains of uncertainty analysis in CEE.
PEDAGOGICAL TRAININGS
Inclusive Classrooms Leadership Certificate (Summer 2022)
Division of Diversity and Community Engagement, The University of Texas at Austin
Completed a teaching seminar about strategies for developing and sustaining inclusive classroom climate.
Advanced Teaching Preparation Certificate (Fall 2021)
Faculty Innovation Center, The University of Texas at Austin
Completed a series of 8 sessions on developing teaching skills, including working with students with disabilities, cognitive learning theories, grading and feedback, fostering diversity and inclusive teaching practices, promoting students' mental health, and fostering student participation.
Fundamentals for Teaching Assistants (Fall 2021)
Graduate School, The University of Texas at Austin
Completed a semester-long professional development seminar to learn skills, behavior, and strategies for effective college teaching and leading effective discussions and labs.
Engineering Graduate Student Professional Development (Fall 2017)
Graduate School, The University of Texas at Austin
Completed a full-day teaching assistant certification with a focus on teaching in engineering.