Teaching Philosophy
Teaching Philosophy
My teaching goals and philosophy are driven by my journey as an interdisciplinary and problem-solving academic in the fields of political science, public policy, economics, public affairs, and environmental studies. In the classroom, I endeavor to create opportunities where students can develop their ability to understand and evaluate complex concepts while also building their own arguments based on the comprehensive analysis of topics related to their own interests. This teaching philosophy of mine is based on learner-centered approaches of active-learning and problem-solving that underscore inclusivity and diversity in educational techniques and contents.
I have experience teaching 12 regular semesters and 4 summer semesters at University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder, 2018-2024), and 4 semesters worth of teaching experience at Yonsei University (2015-2017). At CU Boulder, I have mostly led recitation sessions and held grader positions, and I held several teaching positions as a teaching assistant (TA) at Yonsei University. Since the summer semester of 2021, I have served as a Graduate Part-Time Instructor (GPTI) and have developed content for three courses to date. The below is detailed information for courses I have assisted and taught by Summer 2024, and I am assisting during Fall 2024. If not stated otherwise, courses are in-person. Syllabus are available upon request for the course I have taught as the instructor of record.
Undergraduate-level, University of Colorado Boulder
Instructor of Record: Introduction to Public Policy Analysis (2x [in-person], 3x [online])
Instructor of Record: Quantitative Research Methods (1x [remote])
Instructor of Record: Applied Political Science Research (1x)
Teaching Assistant: Quantitative Research Methods (4x [in-person], 2x [remote])
Teaching Assistant: Introduction to International Relations (1x)
Teaching Assistant: Introduction to American Politics (1x)
Teaching Assistant: Strategy and Politics (Introductory Game Theory, 1x)
Teaching Assistant: Environment and Public Policy (1x)
Graduate-level, University of Colorado Boulder
Teaching Assistant: Interdisciplinary Social Science Professional Socialization (1x)
Undergraduate-level, Yonsei University
Teaching Assistant: Energy-Environmental Politics/Policy (2x)
Teaching Assistant: Urban Politics (1x)
Teaching Assistant: Village Community Politics (2x)
Graduate-level, Yonsei University
Teaching Assistant: Energy-Environmental Politics/Policy (1x)
Since Fall 2022, I have held a position to mentor undergraduate students, seeking careers in political science, environmental studies, data sciences, and other related disciplines, through University of Colorado’s STUDIO Undergraduate Research Lab. In this position, I have had the privilege of mentoring young scholars, including underrepresented students, and helping them develop essential professional and research skills.
Mentorship for Undergraduates, University of Colorado Boulder
2024-25: Policy Design and Representation in Climate and Energy Policies (1 Student)
2023-24: A Systematic Literature Review on Trade-offs in Energy and Electricity Mixes (2 Students)
2022-23: Data on Renewable Energy Promotion Policies and Power Sector Reforms (2 Students)
Political Economy, Environmental and Energy Politics, Public Policy, Research Methods
Additional Course Titles to Teach: Politics of Policy Process, (Comparative, International, and American) Political Economy and Institutions, Public Policy Analysis, Global Environmental Politics, Environmental Policy, Social/Political Science Research, Quantitative Research Methods, Applied Quantitative Methods, Generalized Linear Models, Text-as-Data, Program Evaluation and Causal Inference, Political Economy of Energy Transition, Climate Change Policy, Environmental Justice, Critical Thinking in Pursuit of Sustainability.