Dear Tenure Review Committee,

Thank you for reviewing my third-year tenure portfolio. This year represents a meaningful point in my growth as an educator—one defined by deliberate adjustments to teaching practice, deeper student engagement, and expanded contributions to the college community.

Building on feedback from my first and second-year evaluations, I focused on increasing classroom interaction and movement while maintaining the clarity and supportive tone noted by my reviewers. I began integrating live demonstrations and student work through the document camera, strategies that turned lectures into more active, collaborative experiences. I also refined pacing and questioning, allowing longer reflection time after key problems and inviting students to explain their reasoning. These changes directly responded to committee observations and have already strengthened participation, confidence, and classroom dialogue.

Beyond the classroom, I contributed to several department and college initiatives. I initiated the redesign of the CHEM V101 lab manual, creating a standardized, accessible format and coordinating peer feedback for the next revision cycle. I completed the CHEM V104 instructional video library in collaboration with Antonia Flores, ensuring full captioning and accessibility for all students. I also mentored a new adjunct instructor and collaborated on the linked lecture–lab Canvas coordination to establish consistent structure across sections.

At the institutional level, I participated in the Distance Education Advisory Group (DEAG) and co-authored the narrative for the newly approved Associate in Science in Chemistry degree, contributing a STEM-based perspective to curriculum and accessibility planning. In addition, I began exploring ethical, AI-assisted tools through DEAG discussions to inform future quiz design and accessibility practices.

Through these experiences, I have strengthened both the practical and reflective dimensions of my teaching. Looking ahead, I plan to expand the lab video library to other courses, revise and finalize the CHEM V101 manual, and continue developing inclusive, technology-conscious teaching models that promote visible reasoning and curiosity across learning modalities.

I am deeply grateful for the committee’s guidance, which has continually turned evaluation into collaboration and reflection into growth. Ventura College’s supportive environment has allowed me to grow not only as a chemistry instructor but as an active member of a collaborative academic community. I look forward to continuing to serve our students with commitment and creativity.

Sincerely,

Howard Han
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Ventura College