Gracia Yunruo Dong, PhD

Category: Teaching

Statement of Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI)

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This document outlines my experience, approach, and goals for fostering an inclusive teaching and learning environment. As a racialized, disabled woman studying mathematics, my undergraduate and graduate experiences have greatly benefited from supportive professors and mentors. This was especially important during the final year of my PhD and during my current postdoc position while balancing my work with being a new mother. My mentors allowed me to work flexible hours and kept me updated with virtual networking opportunities and conferences, which contributed greatly to me succeeding in my roles. Read more...

Statement of Teaching Philosophy

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This document outlines my teaching philosophy and the standards that I hold myself to as an instructor. In my teaching and mentoring roles, my goal is to inspire students to succeed in their future academic pursuits as well as their workplaces. To this end, I focus on the following key principles: motivation, alleviating performance anxiety, and fostering peer learning and help-seeking behaviours. I motivate students in my classes by emphasizing real-world applications in my lessons. Read more...