TEACHING

My teaching philosophy is to combine rigorous finance with applied decision-making. I want students to understand the economic intuition behind a model, be able to implement the analysis, and know when its assumptions matter in practice. I use market data, cases, structured problem solving, and discussion to connect finance theory to managerial and investment decisions.

My approach varies with the student population and the role of the course. In required courses, I place greater emphasis on building a common analytical foundation and making finance accessible to students with different levels of preparation. In advanced electives, I place more weight on integration, valuation, market judgment, and open-ended applications in which students must defend assumptions and recommendations.

A. Courses Taught and Scheduled

B. Teaching Recognition

• 2024 Provost Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising and Mentoring, Stevens Institute of Technology.

• Teaching and Learning Fellow, Stevens Institute of Technology, Spring 2023.

•  Vice Provost for Academics Teaching Excellence Commendation: Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, and Fall 2023.

C. Advising & Mentoring

I view advising as an extension of teaching. I work with students on academic choices, career preparation, interview readiness, and the transition from coursework to professional decision-making. In 2024, Stevens recognized this work with its university-wide Provost Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising and Mentoring.