My approach to teaching has always been inseparable from my love for storytelling. In the history of humans, all knowledge used to be passed along orally, through stories: They are entertaining to hear and make learning easier. So when I teach, I do so through real life stories, concrete examples, and practical applications. Using a combination of the latest pedagogical techniques, student discussions, and of course, engaging narratives, I help students learn in a way that is both enjoyable and practical.

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Advertising Strategy (Northwestern University; MBA)

  • Develops critical thinking related to the strategic planning, executing, and evaluation of advertising campaigns
  • Showcases classic and contemporary advertising examples along with relevant research from psychology and behavioral science
  • Helps students become effective “brand-side” marketing managers in learning how to manage an advertising campaign from start to finish

Social Psychology & Writing (The Ohio State University; Undergraduate)

  • Informs students about the foundational concepts, frameworks, and terms in research on  social psychology
  • Demonstrates how to apply knowledge from the behavioral sciences to understanding and enhancing their everyday life
  • Teaches students the fundamentals of good writing, focusing on clarity and concision in order to create compelling content

Best Practices in Pedagogy Course (The Ohio State University; Masters)

  • Communicates and demonstrates the best practices in how to teach (i.e., pedagogy)
  • Covers topics such as designing lessons plans, creating essay and multiple choice tests, how to effectively lecture, implementing active learning, dealing with problematic students, and more
  • Reviews empirical articles on the pedagogy of teaching to convey the most up-to-date approaches for how best to teach students

STUDENT FEEDBACK:

“Prof Teeny is very engaging in class and keeps the discussion lively. The course content is just amazing and I know I am taking a lot away from these classes. This class has totally changed my perspective of how I look at Ads and marketing campaigns now.”

“Professor Teeny is phenomenal in the classroom. He is engaging and makes his class both interesting and informational. I truly enjoyed this class. It surpass my previous favorite as my top class at Kellogg.”

“One of the best classes in OSU (and the best instructor as well!) I don’t know learning Social Psych was that fun! Keep it up Jake. ”

“I would have to say that Jake has been one of the best professors I have had. He is funny and provided examples that make everything understandable.”

~PRIOR TEACHING EXPERIENCE~

Daybreak Youth Services (Personal Tutor; Classroom Aide)

  • Personally tutored boys ages 13-18 at an in-patient facility for youths with drug or alcohol dependence issues
  • Helped to academically prepare students to test for their GED
  • Assisted in prepping and teaching a classroom on various subjects covered in high school

Gallagher Learning Center (Professional Tutor)

  • Privately tutored students (grades 1st – 12th) in all subjects (e.g., English, math, social sciences, etc.)
  • Taught a bi-weekly class of eighth graders, preparing them for their high school entrance exams
  • Designed and taught a curriculum for Algebra I to middle school students