Collaborative Learning

My conviction that the classroom should be a place of collaborative learning stems from my understanding of sociology. I believe that a discipline that is fundamentally concerned with group processes should be taught in a way that explores social inequality in society while also acknowledging the power differentials that exist between teachers and students. I create an environment where students work together to solve problems and traditional teacher-student hierarchies are deconstructed. I want students to engage with the material in a way that helps them to critically evaluate course topics, rather than learning to mimic what they perceive to be my own views.

Learning Transferable Skills

I believe that education should be oriented toward helping students develop skills that are transferable to academic and non-academic contexts. I know my students will spend most of their lives outside of the classroom. Therefore, my goal as an instructor is to connect coursework and teaching to the “real world” experiences of my students. One primary goal of my teaching is to help students see the connections between sociological theories and their own lived experiences. I believe this can empower them to not only be better scholars, but more informed and civically engaged citizens.

Courses Taught

• Urban Sociology (Rice University, Spring 2020)
• Community Bridges Training (Rice University, Fall 2020)
• Inequality and Urban Life (Rice University, Spring 2021)
• Community Bridges Training (Rice University, Fall 2021)
• Inequality and Urban Life (Rice University, Spring 2022)