Serving as a Peer Instructor for PD1015, a pre-engineering course for first-year students, was a formative leadership and mentoring experience that significantly shaped my approach to communication, guidance, and student support. In this role, I co-taught the course by creating lesson plans, organizing professional and social development events, and coordinating industry-focused opportunities such as the ABB Roadshow class trip. I also sent weekly emails that highlighted academic reminders alongside professional and social events, ensuring students stayed informed and engaged. A key component of my role involved meeting one-on-one with every student to answer questions, review assignments, and provide individualized support as they adjusted to college life.

Through this experience, I developed strong leadership, organization, and communication skills while learning how to mentor freshmen who may feel uncertain about studying, navigating campus resources, or envisioning their future careers. Facilitating events like the Upperclassmen Resume Workshop further reinforced the importance of connecting students with practical tools and peer guidance to help them take ownership of their professional growth. Overall, being a Peer Instructor taught me how to lead with empathy, clarity, and intention—skills I plan to apply in my student organizations, future co-ops, and any continued instructional or leadership roles.

The sample I selected to showcase my learning is a photo from the ABB Roadshow class trip, featuring my PD1015 students and me during an out-of-class professional experience on campus. I chose this photo because it represents the hands-on leadership, planning, and mentorship central to my role as a Peer Instructor. Organizing and facilitating this trip required coordinating logistics, communicating expectations to students, and ensuring the experience aligned with course goals.