Teaching

Students study political science for a myriad of reasons: some seek to change the world, others seek to impact their communities, and a number just hope to figure out what their next step in life should be. As an educator, my principal goal is to help a diverse array of students reach an equally diverse set of goals. To reach this end, I seek to foster an inclusive learning environment that welcomes students of different backgrounds and political beliefs. I want students to develop the ability to critically evaluate both academic literature and contemporary political rhetoric as well as be able to persuasively communicate their own arguments. I also want to introduce students to a variety of methodological tools so they can better understand the power (and limitations) of statistical inference as well as use these tools to advance their research ideas. Finally, I genuinely enjoy teaching and want to help students succeed whether it be making them aware of academic opportunities, helping them market themselves as future professionals, or kindling an intellectual curiosity in them that lights the way to a lifetime of learning.

Instructor of Record

• Political Inquiry (statistics and research design)

• The Presidency

Section Leader

• Political Inquiry (statistics and research design)

• Introduction to American Politics

Teaching Assistant

• American Politcal Development

• Interest Group Politics

• How to Win (or Lose) an Election

• California Government

• Politics and Warfare

• British Politics

• Senior Honor 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