JOB LUKAS VELOSO
At the University of Washington, I have served as a teaching assistant and lab coordinator for a range of undergraduate courses, from introductory to advanced levels. These include Introductory Biology (BIOL 180, 220), Conservation Biology (BIOL 126), Foundations in Ecology (BIOL 356), Invertebrate Zoology (BIOL 434), and Invertebrate Paleontology (BIOL 451). My roles have included leading labs, delivering guest lectures, designing assignments, and mentoring students in research-based projects.
Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Washington Biology: 2020 - 2025
BIOL 126 – Introduction to Conservation Biology
BIOL 180 – Introduction to Biology Series – Ecology and Evolution
BIOL 220 – Introduction to Biology Series – Animal and Plant Physiology
BIOL 356 – Foundations in Ecology
BIOL 434 – Invertebrate Zoology – Presented lectures on cephalopods in Spring 2022, Spring 2023, and Spring 2024
BIOL 451 – Invertebrate Paleontology
At the University of San Carlos, I taught both undergraduate and senior high school students as an instructor of record. My courses covered General Biology, Zoology, Mariculture, Biological Oceanography, Earth Science, Systematics in Biology, and STEM program research methods, including Capstone Research and Quantitative Research. My teaching combined lectures, lab instruction, and fieldwork to give students hands-on experience in marine biology and ecology.
Instructor of Record University of San Carlos Biology 2015-2020
NASC 1 - Biology for Non-Science Majors
NASC 2 – Earth Science
BIOL 10 – General Biology - Taught introductory biology courses covering cellular and molecular biology, evolution, ecology, and physiology.
ZOOL 1 – Introduction to Zoology
BIO 2101- General Systematics in Biology
MBIOL 104 – Introduction to Mariculture
Senior high school Instructor University of San Carlos - STEM program 2017-2019
RES 3 – Capstone research
RES 2 – Quantitative research
BIOL 2 – Introduction to Biology 2 (Organ systems and Ecology)
BIOL 1 – Introduction to Biology 1 ( Cellular and Molecular)
In addition to classroom instruction, I have given career talks to international students aspiring to pursue higher education in the United States. These talks focus on navigating academic systems, building research opportunities, and adapting to new cultural and professional environments.
