Teaching Experience

As an educator, I strive to create an inclusive and engaging classroom environment that emphasizes critical thinking, active learning, and civic engagement. My teaching interests closely reflect my research agenda, focusing on American politics—especially electoral institutions, political behavior, political parties, redistricting, and democratic representation. In addition to my substantive expertise, I have a strong foundation in research methodology, and I am well-prepared to teach political methodology courses.

Courses at Western Carolina University

In Fall 2025, I am teaching three sections of:

• PSC 101:  American Government and Politics (Fall 2025)
  This course introduces students to the foundations, institutions, and processes of the United States government. Emphasis is placed on the U.S. Constitution, the structure and function of political institutions, civil liberties and rights, and the role of citizens in a representative democracy.

Syllabus from Fall 2025:  Upcoming 

Teaching Assistant Experience at the University of Wisconsin–Madison

At UW–Madison, I served as a Teaching Assistant for the following undergraduate courses:

• Political Science 305: Elections and Voting Behavior (Fall 2022)
  A deep dive into how Americans vote, what shapes public opinion, and how electoral rules influence outcomes.
  
  

• Political Science 104: Introduction to American Politics and Government (Spring 2023)
  An overview of the U.S. political system, including its institutions, political culture, and policy-making processes.

• Political Science 306: American Political Parties (Fall 2023)
  Examining the development, structure, and function of political parties in the American political system.