Assessment practitioner and educational developer advancing data-driven, equity-minded culture in higher education.
Melissa E. Ko, PhD
Analyst.
My background in research, computational methods, and applied data science informs how I approach education. I use tools like R programming to analyze datasets related to teaching and learning.
Educator.
My experiences as a college instructor frame how I approach my day-to-day work in faculty development. I apply backward design to create learner-centered engagements for students, staff, and faculty alike.
Advocate.
My lived experiences motivate what I do. I infuse my work with equitable principles to improve outcomes for students with diverse racial/ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ identies, and disabilities among others.
My Background
2012
Undergraduate studies in biology. Volunteer teaching and educational outreach.
2018
Graduate studies in computational cancer biology. College instruction and mentorship.
2018-2020
Full-time lecturer position focused on introductory courses.
2018-2021
Ongoing part-time consultant focused on inclusive, equitable teaching.
2018-2022
Part-time instructor designing gateway courses in the Biology department.
2020-2021
Embedded curricular development and educational research in the department.
2022-now
Assessment professional and faculty developer involved in SoTL research.
Assessment & Curriculum Design Specialist