Teaching

Teaching Philosophy

My philosophy centers around equity, engagement, and application. I combine clear theoretical instruction with hands-on projects using real datasets to prepare students for industry or research. I also use tools like Jupyter Notebooks and GitHub to foster reproducible science and computational literacy.

Current & Recent Courses at Jacksonville University

Spring 2025

  • MATH 470: Machine Learning Algorithms
  • MATH 270: Introduction to Data Science
  • MATH 170: Data Science Foundations
  • MATH 481WS: Capstone Research Project
  • MATH 487RI: Independent study

Fall 2024

  • MATH 331-101: Differential Equations
  • MATH 331-103: Differential Equations
  • MATH 270: Introduction to Data Science
  • MATH 170: Data Science Foundations
  • MATH 487RI: Independent study

Summer 2024

  • Elementary Statistics

Spring 2024

  • MATH 270: Introduction to Data Science
  • MATH 170: Data Science Foundations
  • MATH 490: Internship Sponsor

Fall 2023

  • MATH 420: Linear Algebra II
  • MATH 240: Calculus III
  • MATH 170: Data Science Foundations
  • MATH 487RI: Independent Study
  • MATH 490: Internship Sponsor

Spring 2023

  • MATH 315: Probability
  • MATH 240: Calculus III
  • MATH 487RI: Independent Study

Fall 2022

  • MATH 270: Introduction to Data Science
  • MATH 170: Data Science Foundations
  • MATH 240: Calculus III

Previous Teaching Experience

Auburn University (2014-2020)

  • Calculus III
  • Calculus II
  • Calculus I
  • Pre-Calculus
  • College Algebra
  • Introduction to Statistics
  • Linear Algebra
  • Differential Equations

Al Neelain University, Sudan (2012-2013)

  • Matlab Programming
  • Introduction to Statistics
  • Real Analysis
  • Topology
  • Number Theory
  • Mathematical Methods
  • Abstract Algebra

Academy of Engineering and Medical Sciences, Sudan (2012-2013)

  • Foundational Mathematics
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Statistics for Engineers
  • Mathematical Modeling

Research Supervision & Academic Advising

Undergraduate Research Supervision

Independent study research on Data Analysis and Visualization for Animal Shelter Outcomes
Spring 2025
Independent study research on Statistical Learning
Fall 2024
Internship Sponsor
Fall 2024
Independent study research on Data Analytics on Road Accidents visualization
Fall 2023
Independent study research on Introduction to Data Science and Prediction Algorithms in R
Fall 2023
Internship Sponsor
Fall 2023
Independent study research on NFL Game Prediction Model using SVD
Spring 2023

Academic Advising

I have advised eight undergraduate students to support their academic progress and career planning since Spring 2023. My advising focuses on helping students navigate their academic journey in mathematics and data science, selecting appropriate courses, exploring research opportunities, and preparing for graduate studies or industry positions.

Teaching Philosophy

My teaching philosophy centers on creating an engaging and inclusive learning environment where students develop both technical skills and critical thinking abilities. I believe in using real-world examples and applications to demonstrate the relevance and power of mathematics and data science.

I strive to:

  • Foster a collaborative learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions
  • Incorporate hands-on activities and projects that allow students to apply theoretical concepts
  • Adapt teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and backgrounds
  • Integrate current research and industry practices into course materials
  • Encourage interdisciplinary thinking and applications

I am committed to continuous improvement in my teaching methods and regularly incorporate student feedback to enhance the learning experience.