Pedagological Approach
I view teaching as a discipline of empowerment: it should provide students with theoretical foundations, rigorous tools for analysis, and the ability to question the status quo. I aim to create a classroom environment that encourages students to think critically about data, challenge dominant narratives, and connect findings to broader economic, social, and political contexts. Central to this is fostering a safe and inclusive learning space grounded in mutual support and cooperation, where every student feels empowered to contribute.
I design my teaching to be stimulating, inclusive, and accessible. This means providing multiple pathways to the same learning objectives: frontal lectures, visual explanations, applied exercises, and policy case studies to help students with different learning styles engage with the material. I prioritize clarity and step-by-step learning while offering opportunities for students to experiment, collaborate, and build confidence in applying the material studied to real-world challenges.
In practice, I combine frontal lectures with interactive activities, peer discussion, and hands-on workshops. I link technical concepts to pressing policy debates, demonstrating their relevance to real world issues. This approach ensures that methods are not learned in abstraction but as living tools for understanding and shaping the world.
Ultimately, my goal as a teacher is to equip students with skills that extend beyond the classroom. I want them to leave not only with the ability to use the material covered, but also with the critical capacity to evaluate evidence, the confidence to engage in public debates, and the awareness to apply their knowledge responsibly in professional and academic contexts.
Teaching Experience
Teaching Assistant, Quantitative Methods, MSc in Migration Studies & MSc in Refugee Studies, University of Oxford (2021–present).
Trainer and Workshop Leader, Humanitarian response and Quantitative Data Collection Methodologies, Multiple countries, teams, and stakeholders, International Organization for Migration (2018–present).
Workshop Leader and Facilitator, Scenario Building for Pacific Island States, Summer Course on Climate Migration Futures: Shaping The Research Agenda for 2050, York University (2025).
Lecturer, Research Methodologies and Career Development (3 CFU), BA in Development Economics and Conflict Resolution, University of Florence (2021).
Guest Lecturer, Data Collection in Humanitarian Settings, MSc in Development Economics and Conflict Resolution, University of Florence (2021-2023).