Michelle Laporte M.

Sessional Faculty @University Canada West

Vancouver, BC, CA

Courses Taught: Academic Writing | Business Communications | Critical Analysis & Writing As an Instructor and Content Creator, I design and deliver engaging courses that equip students with essential writing, communication, and critical thinking skills. My teaching approach is student-centered, data-driven, and increasingly AI-integrated, fostering deeper learning through personalized feedback, adaptive instructional strategies, and emerging AI-assisted learning tools. Key Contributions & Special Projects: Syllabus Research & Redesign – Led efforts to refine course structures, ensuring content alignment with modern academic, AI-driven research methods and industry standards. APA Skills Bootcamp – Developed and facilitated an intensive academic writing program, incorporating AI-driven research assistance and plagiarism detection tools to support student success. ESL & Multilingual Learners – Tailored instruction for non-native English speakers, integrating AI-enhanced language tools and inclusive teaching practices to enhance comprehension and confidence. AI in Education Exploration – Experimenting with AI-powered analytics to identify student challenges, personalize learning pathways, and improve engagement. Impact: Applied data-driven analysis and AI-enhanced tools to assess student performance, leading to evidence-based adjustments in teaching strategies. Helped shape student-targeted pedagogy, improving academic success rates and fostering engaging, technology-enhanced learning environments. Integrated AI writing assistants, research tools, and analytics-driven feedback to support student learning and critical thinking development.By combining innovative curriculum design, AI-supported instruction, and a passion for student success, I continue to refine learning experiences that empower students for academic and professional excellence in an evolving digital landscape.