I value accessibility and inclusion in teaching.

To make sure course content is accessible, I use scaffolding–an instructional method to offer structured support to students as they learn new concept — to help students understand key concepts and make connections between what they already know and what they are learning. In practice, this means using images, everyday examples, and plain language to explain abstract concepts whenever possible.

For example, I have used preferences over milk and dark chocolate to explain motivated reasoning, images of a half-empty or half-full bottle to illustrate framing and framing effects, and the relationship between the summer weather and bikini sales to introduce omitted-variable bias in simple linear regression. I then offer examples that are more directly relevant to political science so that students can apply these ideas to the field.

I also value inclusion. This means to create a learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and developing confidence during their learning process. In practice, I provide detailed feedback on assignments, give partial credits when students demonstrate partial understanding, acknowledge students’ progress and validate the challenges they come across, and try to be responsive and flexible to students’ needs throughout the course.

For example, when students struggle with a difficult question, I sometimes share that I once made similar mistakes when learning the same material. I explain how long it took me to understand the concept, then walk them through the reasoning process. This helps validate students’ frustration and concerns, while highlighting the idea that mistakes are part of the learning process. Hence, the process helps build resilience to learning challenges and improve their learning confidence to prepare them for academic success.

Teaching Assistant

American University

University of California, Riverside

Guest Lecturer

1. “The Network Decides? The Effect of Partisan Social Media Networks on Attitudes Toward Transgender People” Presented at American University on LGBTQ+ Politics and Policy (Prof. on record: Dr. Andrew Flores). November 21, 2025. 

2. “Public Opinion II.” Presented at American University on Introduction to US Politics.  (Prof. on record: Dr. Joshua Ferrer). November 7, 2025.