Teaching

Teaching Philosophy

I believe in creating an engaging and inclusive learning environment where students develop critical thinking skills and gain practical knowledge they can apply in their careers and civic lives. My approach emphasizes active learning, real-world applications, and fostering intellectual curiosity.

Current Courses

Course Materials & Resources

Past Courses

Date Title Description Categories
Dec 15, 2024 POLS 1013 - American National Government Introduction to the structure, processes, and policies of American national government including federalism, civil liberties, and public policy. undergraduate, core, american politics
May 10, 2024 POLS 3003 - Research Methods in Political Science Introduction to quantitative and qualitative research methods, data analysis, and research design in political science. undergraduate, methods, research
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Office Hours & Student Resources

Office Hours

  • Mondays: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Wednesdays: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • By appointment: Email me to schedule

Resources for Students

Grade Policies

All course-specific grading policies, rubrics, and expectations are detailed in individual course syllabi. I maintain an open-door policy for discussing grades and academic progress.

Getting Started

To add content to your teaching page, create folders and files like this:

teaching/
├── current/
│   ├── pols-1013.qmd      # Current course
│   └── pols-3003.qmd      # Another current course
├── materials/
│   ├── syllabus-template.qmd
│   ├── research-guide.qmd
│   └── writing-tips.qmd
└── past/
    ├── pols-2013-fall2024.qmd
    └── pols-4003-spring2024.qmd

Each .qmd file should have YAML frontmatter like:

---
title: "Course Name"
description: "Brief course description"
date: "2024-08-15"
categories: [undergraduate, political science, core]
---