Background, University Courses Taught, and Teaching Philosophy
My teaching experience can be split into three bins: private tutoring and small-scale teaching, ACT prep curriculum design and implementation, and university teaching. Since high school, I have privately tutored students of all levels, and I deeply enjoy the mentoring relationships I build with my students, as well as witnessing their improvement over time. I have been privately employed as an independent tutor, a tutor for LSU student-athletes, a tutor for a private study center, and a teacher for summer programs, which has given me a wealth of experience working with students from all walks of life. I also designed, refined, implemented, and sold an ACT prep program while employed at a private study center. I had the opportunity to dive into the education literature and design a course of my own, settling on a prep program centered on metacognition and data-driven instruction. Creating this program provided valuable experience in determining the foundation of a course, developing instruction based on that foundation, and refining it after implementation. The private study center still uses my ACT prep program today. With undergraduate degrees in Mathematics, Economics, and Political Science, I have found that one of my greatest strengths is communicating complex ideas across disciplines. This is particularly helpful when teaching mathematics and statistical methods to students without a background in mathematics.
Reviews
Student Course Feedback
Fall 2025 Introduction to Microeconomics Course Evaluations (Intructor)
Fall 2024 Stata Lab Course Evaluations (Instructor)
Summer 2024 Introduction to Microeconomics and Introduction to Macroeconomics TA Reviews
Other Feedback from Students and Supervised Interns
Certifications
Tulane Center for Engaged Learning and Teaching 3-Semester Graduate Pedagogy Program
CELT 7010: The Essentials of Teaching & Learning
“This course is one of the series of 3 1-credit hour courses with this course being the first of the series. The nature of this course will comprise the theoretical underpinnings in effective teaching and learning. This course provides the framework upon which excellence in teaching is built. We will approach to better facilitate student learning and improve teaching practices. Students will investigate the science of learning, identify strategies of effective teaching practices, discuss ways to ensure inclusive and diverse classroom environments and the pedagogy or service learning. The course will culminate with the writing of a Teaching Philosophy and creating a Teaching E-Porfolio.”
CELT 7020: Practical Course Design & Teaching Skills
“This course building on the theories presented in CELT 7010, will focus on the practical applications of course design, classroom management techniques, the appropriate inclusion of technology and the development of learning-based assessments.”
CELT 7030: Teaching Practicum
“This course is designed to provide students feedback on actual teaching opportunities. Some students maybe the faculty of record for a course in their department, others will be a guest lecturer or give lectures to peers.”
College Reading & Learning Association
International Tutor Training Program Certification Level 2 of 3 (did not complete level 3 due to COVID)