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Teaching is an intentional investment in people and their potential. Each learner is a whole person, worthy of meaningful encouragement, thoughtful challenge, and feedback that cultivates growth. As our world and professions are changing rapidly, I cultivate learning mindsets rooted in curiosity, adaptability, and reflection. Grounded in self-awareness and awareness of others, I believe education is an iterative, ever-unfolding process that prepares individuals not only for their current roles, but for the leaders and contributors they are becoming.
Seattle University, College of Education, Student Development Administration Program (SDAD), Seattle, Washington
Graduate Level Courses Instructed
Strategic Leadership through Assessment & Evaluation (Fall 2025, SDAD 5500), created a new course offering
Seminar: National Job Search Strategy, Seattle University (Fall 2024, SDAD 5900)
Student Development Theory, Research, & Practice, Seattle University (Winter 2024 & 2023, SDAD 5400)
Committee Chair for Capstone Portfolio Presentations
Student Development Administration Program, Seattle University (Spring 2023 – Present)
Eastern Illinois University, The Graduate School, Educational Leadership, Charleston, Illinois
Graduate Level Courses Instructed
Research Methods in College Student Affairs (Spring 2025, online, asynchronous, CHE 5505)
University of South Carolina, Undergraduate Programs, University Experience, Columbia, South Carolina
Undergraduate Courses Instructed
Graduation with Leadership Distinction (integrative learning e-portfolios), University of South Carolina (Spring 2017-2021, UNIV 401)
The Resident Mentor in the Residential Community, University of South Carolina (Fall 2017-2020, UNIV 290)
University 101, University of South Carolina (Fall 2011-2020, UNIV101); Linked with Arts & Sciences ARTE 101 (Fall 2014, UNIV101); Linked with Arts & Sciences PHIL 110 (Fall 2012, UNIV101)
Additional Academic Experience
University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina
Second reader for University of South Carolina Honor’s Thesis: Reszczynski, N. (May 2020). The Importance of and Best Practices for Implementation of Living Learning Communities in University Housing.
University of Missouri, Undergraduate Programs, Student Success Center, Columbia, Missouri
Co-Instructor: Learning Strategies Course, University of Missouri (Fall 2006, SSC 1150)
Ball State University, Teachers College (undergraduate), Muncie, Indiana
Co-Instructor: A/Leadership Course, Ball State University (Spring 2004, 2003, EDHI 200)
Some Student Testimonials:
"She genuinely cares about every student that takes her class and is passionate about what she teaches."
"Hilary made the class enjoyable, and helped our class get to know each other really well. She also really listens to student feedback, making [the class] really collaborative."
"Hands down one of the best professors I have had. She is very caring and is willing to listen to any problems her students have. She makes [class] interesting! I loved the different activities we did and how we sometimes had a guest speaker to expand our knowledge about the campus."
"Hilary was always approachable and she never let anyone feel left out or as if their opinion or viewpoint didn't matter. She was ready to answer any and every question we had concerning assignments or the University and if she didn't know the answer herself she would point us in the direction to figure it out.”
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