Serena A.

Instructor Graduate Teaching Assistant @George Mason University Honors College

HNRS 110: Principles of Research & Inquiry – Instructor of Record (Aug. 2025 – Dec 2025)HNRS 260: Video Games, Psyche, & Society – Instructor of Record (Jan. 2025 – May 2025) • An original course designed and created to teach students how to critically analyze video games through classical and contemporary theory and modern research to contemplate and understand the impact games have on the individual and the group, and how gameplay can be considered as a tool for social action Students pursue focused questions about problems facing a community, society, or government Students assess what is at stake in specific debates, consider how narratives are constructed and contested and/or apply multiple perspectives to analyze pressing social issues • Foster a positive classroom environment by promoting open and intercultural communication and collaboration amongst students, focusing on real-world application of course material • Monitor completion and quality of assignments, provide encouraging and constructive feedback, and grade all coursework and projects in a timely manner HNRS 110: Principles of Research & Inquiry (Aug. 2024 – Dec. 2024) • Coordinated with the instructor of record to plan weekly lessons and assisted with the grading of course assignments • Ensured high participation and compliance on Student Evaluation of Teaching (SET) surveys • Attended and participated in monthly faculty idea exchanges and the Honors College Winter Exhibition • Held weekly office hours for students