Teaching
Teaching Philosophy
I am a fervent believer in Federico Ardilla's axioms for education in mathematics. These are:
Axiom 1: Mathematical potential is equally present in different groups, irrespective of geographic, demographic, and economic boundaries.
Axiom 2: Everyone can have joyful, meaningful, and empowering mathematical experiences.
Axiom 3: Mathematics is a powerful, malleable tool that can be shaped and used differently by various communities to serve their needs.
Axiom 4: Every student deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.
In addition to these, my experience has taught me that each individual learns best when they are allowed to be the master of their own education. I strive to implement this to the greatest extent possible within the framework of the institution.
Teaching as Primary Instructor
MTH 153, Introduction to Discrete Mathematics (Spring 2023 at Smith College)
Teaching Assistantships
At the University of Massachusetts Amherst:
Math 370, Writing in Mathematics (grader and TA) (Fall 2022)
Math 557, Linear Optimization and Polytopes (grader)
Math 127, Calculus I for the Applied Sciences (online) (Spring 2022)
Math 127(H), Calculus I for the Applied Sciences (Honors) (course assistant) (Fall 2021)
First-year advising (Spring 2021)
Math 233 , Calculus III (Fall 2020)
Math 131, Calculus I (Spring 2020)
Math 131, Calculus I (Fall 2019)
At the University of Waterloo:
CO 480, History of Mathematics (Spring 2020)
Math 136, Honors Linear Algebra (head TA) (Winter, 2019)
Math 681, Problem Solving and Mathematical Discovery (Spring 2018)
Math 136, Honors Linear Algebra (Winter, 2018)
Math 115, Linear Algebra for Engineers (Fall, 2017)