Teaching

Teaching Philosophy

My teaching spans economics and political science, with experience at universities in the United States, Hong Kong, and Australia. I aim to make complex ideas accessible, encourage students to think critically, and connect course material to real-world questions. I also consider mentorship an important part of teaching, particularly in helping students explore their academic interests and develop their own perspectives.

You can read my full Teaching Statement (PDF).

Teaching Experience 

University of Hong Kong

ECON6067A: Computation and Analysis of Economic Data

Lecturer · Postgraduate Economics · Fall 2020

Introduced postgraduate students to computational tools for economic research, with a focus on hands-on training in data management, statistical analysis, and programming.

Syllabus (PDF) | Student Evaluations (PDF)

ECON 6076: Economic Policy II

Teaching Assistant · Postgraduate · Spring 2021

ECON 6022: Macroeconomic Analysis

Teaching Assistant · Postgraduate · Fall 2020

ECON 6008: International Macroeconomics

Teaching Assistant · Postgraduate · Spring 2020

ECON 6001: Applied Econometrics

Teaching Assistant · Postgraduate · Fall 2019

Provided teaching assistance across postgraduate economics courses covering macroeconomic theory, economic policy, and applied econometric methods.

Average Student Evaluation (Teaching Assistant): 85%

University of California, Los Angeles

POL SCI 150: Political Violence

Teaching Assistant · Undergraduate · Winter 2025, Winter 2026

Led discussion sections examining the causes, dynamics, and consequences of political violence, connecting theoretical arguments and empirical evidence to contemporary cases.

POL SCI M167C: Political Economy of Development

Teaching Assistant · Undergraduate · Spring 2025

Led discussion sections examining the political and economic determinants of development, emphasizing the role of institutions, governance, and political incentives in shaping development outcomes.

POL SCI 30: Introduction to Game Theory

Teaching Assistant · Undergraduate · Fall 2024

Led discussion sections introducing strategic interaction, game-theoretic reasoning, and their applications to political behavior and institutions.

Student Evaluations (PDF)

University of California, Santa Barbara

ECON 1: Principles of Microeconomics

Teaching Assistant · Undergraduate · 2021–2022

Supported undergraduate instruction in introductory microeconomics, covering fundamental economic principles, market behavior, and the application of economic reasoning to real-world problems.

Average Student Evaluation: 91%

University of Queensland

ECON 7040/3020: Advanced Macroeconomics

Teaching Assistant · Postgraduate/Undergraduate · Spring 2019

Supported instruction in advanced macroeconomic theory, focusing on economic models, analytical reasoning, and the application of macroeconomic concepts to understanding economic fluctuations and policy.

Average Student Evaluation: 4.6/5