Quy Lam - Teaching

Teaching

I emphasize inclusive pedagogy and aim to connect economic theory to students’ real-world experiences. My teaching approach blends active learning, applied data analysis, and policy-relevant examples to engage a diverse student body and build both critical thinking and quantitative skills.

Teaching Interests:

Principles of Microeconomics, Principles of Macroeconomics
Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics
Labor Economics, Public Economics
Econometrics, Statistical Inference, Accounting

Instructor, Merced College

Introduction to Microeconomics (Fall 2024 and Spring 2025)

Instructor, University of California, Merced

Introduction to Economics (Summer 2024)

Teaching Assistant, University of California, Merced

Statistical Inference (Fall 2020, Spring 2023, Fall 2023)
Intermediate Macroeconomics (Spring 2021)
Quantitative Analysis of Political Data I (Fall 2021)
Financial Accounting (Fall 2020)

Selected Teaching Evaluation Highlights

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High overall ratings:
- - Instructor of Record (Merced College, Principles of Microeconomics): average ratings above 4.3 / 5.
  - Teaching Assistant (UC Merced, Statistical Inference & Intermediate Macroeconomics): consistently 6.1–6.6 / 7.
What students say (Instructor of Record, Merced College):
- - “She makes this class interesting and easy to handle throughout the semester."
  - “Instructor does an amazing job at providing us with helpful study guides.”
  - “She is passionate about teaching us.”
  - “She knows how to apply the subjects in class as well as participation.”
  - “The professor has been effective in listening to students’ needs.”
What students say (Teaching Assistant, UC Merced):
- - “Loved this course, it was taught wonderfully. Quy was a really good TA.”
  - “Always helpful and would walk me through the assignments even if it took a bit of time. I’m glad she was my TA.”
Peer Observation (Merced College, Fall 2024):
- - “Professor Lam demonstrated a thorough understanding of the subject matter, effectively integrating PowerPoint, whiteboard, and class discussions to create a collaborative learning environment.”
Consistent strengths: Fair and timely grading, enthusiasm for economics, respect for differing viewpoints, and ability to connect material to real-world applications.