I center students’ learning with the aim that they develop an understanding of the subject matter of focus in a given course, and transferable skills that help them outside of it. This includes encouraging the cultivation of tools to be thoughtful observers and participants in US politics. My approach is rooted in an appreciation for the different experiences, backgrounds, and educations of those I teach.

Over several years I educated undergraduates through courses on American politics, the history of democracy, as well as ancient, Renaissance, and modern political thought. Through these, I adopted methods to teach analytical and writing tools to encourage intellectual encounters with history, and thereby fruitfully engage the people and contexts that preceded and formed the political phenomena around us. My approach produced results. This was recognized by the Graduate Student Division at the University of California, Berkeley. Consequently, I received two teaching awards: the Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Award (2023) and the Teaching Effectiveness Award (2023).

I have two up-to-date courses designed: Introduction to American Politics & History of American Representation. I can share syllabi upon request.