Teaching

Undergraduates enter political science classrooms with diverse ambitions: some aim to reshape policy, others seek to organize local communities, and many are simply discerning their broader life trajectory. As an educator, my objective is to help students realize these distinct goals within an inclusive environment that welcomes varied backgrounds and viewpoints. In the classroom, I train students to critically interrogate contemporary political rhetoric, assess empirical evidence, and articulate persuasive arguments of their own. Introducing students to foundational methodological tools enables them to appreciate both the power (and the boundaries) of causal inference while applying these techniques to their own independent inquiries. Ultimately, my role extends beyond technical instruction to mentorship: connecting students with research opportunities, preparing them for professional careers, and cultivating a sustained intellectual curiosity that outlasts the academic term.

Instructor of Record

• Political Inquiry (Statistics and Research Design) (x4)

• Introduction to American Politics (x2)

• The Presidency (x3)

• U.S. Congress

• How to Win (or Lose) an Election

Teaching Assistant (Discussion Section Leader)

• Political Inquiry (Statistics and Research Design) (x3)

• Introduction to American Politics (x2)

• Introduction to Comparative Politics

• Introduction to International Relations

Teaching Assistant (Grader)

• Introduction to American Politics

• American Political Development

• Interest Group Politics

• How to Win (or Lose) an Election

• California Government

• Politics and Warfare

• British Politics

• Senior Honors Thesis

• MIA/MPP Security Capstone

• MAS-IA Security Capstone

• 2021/2022 TA Excellence Award

• 2020/2021 TA Excellence Award

Section slides for Political Inquiry can be found here