Teaching Dossier

Amanda Reigle

Teaching Dossier

Graduate Teaching Associate | Communication & Liberal Studies | Instructional Design

Teaching Overview

I currently teach undergraduate students through relational, structured, and student-centered learning experiences that help them build confidence, clarity, and meaningful academic engagement.

My teaching brings together communication, instructional design, reflection, and scaffolded course architecture. I am especially committed to helping students feel supported while still being challenged to participate, think critically, and grow.

My current work includes teaching in both Communication and Liberal Studies, with particular interest in gateway courses, foundation seminars, student success, and the development of future educators.

Teaching Philosophy

I approach teaching as a deeply relational and intentional process. My philosophy is grounded in strategic empathy and in the belief that students learn best when they feel respected, supported, and invited into meaningful participation.

I design learning environments that are structured, scaffolded, and accessible, especially for students who are still developing confidence in their academic and professional identities. I value active learning, collaboration, reflection, and practical application over passive content delivery.

Across my courses, I aim to create spaces where students connect ideas to their own lives, strengthen their sense of agency, and develop the habits of mind needed to thrive both inside and beyond the classroom.

Courses Taught

CAL 2970 - Liberal Studies: Foundation Seminar and Assessment Preparation

A foundational Liberal Studies course focused on student success strategies, information literacy, senior assessment preparation, credential-related next steps, and the role of emerging educators and scholars within broader society.

In this course, I support students as they connect with campus and community resources, identify work that may contribute to CAL 5900, build awareness of digital personal branding, investigate educational trends, and develop practices that support self-care and well-being.

View CAL 2970 Syllabus  |  View Sample Lesson

CAL 3970 - Gateway to Liberal Studies

A gateway course that supports students as emerging educators through reflection, participation, and clarity of purpose.

My work in this course emphasizes thoughtful engagement, practical relevance, and a learning environment that invites seriousness without gatekeeping.

View CAL 3970 Syllabus  |  View Sample Lesson

COMM 1006 - Oral Communication

A student-centered public speaking course designed to help students build confidence, critical thinking, presentation skills, and applied communication strategies.

My instruction in COMM 1006 emphasized scaffolded assignments, active participation, rhetorical awareness, peer learning, and practical application.

View COMM 1006 Syllabus  |  View Sample Assignments

Instructional Design Approach

My course design approach centers on clarity, structure, and meaningful student participation. I build modules and lesson materials that reduce unnecessary cognitive overload while maintaining rigor through engagement, reflection, and application.

  • Scaffolded assignments and weekly learning progression
  • Canvas-based course organization with strong visual clarity
  • Flipped or backward design elements when appropriate
  • Collaborative learning, discussion, and peer-supported meaning-making
  • Reflection-based learning tied to academic and professional growth
  • Accessible materials that help students understand expectations clearly

View Selected Course Design Material

Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

My teaching practice emphasizes student engagement, scaffolded growth, and applied learning. Evidence of teaching effectiveness includes classroom observation, student learning artifacts, reflective assignments, and course materials designed to support ownership and confidence.

  • Classroom visitation report highlighting engagement and teaching methodology
  • Scaffolded assignments and reflective student work
  • Sample activities supporting peer learning and applied understanding
  • Course structures built to help students navigate expectations clearly

View Classroom Visitation Report: Reigle CV2 F24 , Reigle CV2 S25

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University Service, Research, and Professional Development

My teaching is strengthened by ongoing work in educational leadership, instructional design, student advocacy, and research. In addition to classroom teaching, I have served in campus leadership and contributed to student-centered initiatives at CSUSB.

  • Graduate Teaching Associate, California State University, San Bernardino
  • Director, College of Arts and Letters, Associated Students Incorporated
  • Vice President of Finance Pro Tempore, Associated Students Incorporated
  • Student Representative, High-Impact Practices Committee
  • Research Ambassador, Office of Student Research
  • Principal Investigator, Sages and Seekers Pilot Program

View Research & Publication (CSUSB Scholarworks)

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