Teaching
Building the next generation of critically minded criminal justice scholars and practitioners.
Teaching Philosophy
I approach teaching as an act of intellectual and civic responsibility. Criminal justice education carries high stakes; it shapes how future practitioners, policymakers, and citizens understand crime, punishment, and justice.
Student-Centered Learning
I believe learning flourishes when students feel seen and supported. I prioritize creating inclusive classroom environments where all perspectives are welcomed and students from underrepresented backgrounds are centered.
Connecting Theory to Practice
Criminal justice education is most powerful when students can see how theoretical concepts illuminate real-world policy debates. I design discussions that bridge criminological theory with current events in drug policy, policing, and reform.
Developing Critical Thinkers
My teaching goal is not to transmit information but to cultivate analytical skills. Students should leave my classroom better equipped to evaluate evidence, question assumptions, and engage critically with criminal justice institutions.
Mentorship and Accessibility
I maintain generous office hours and am committed to being accessible to students, particularly those navigating first-generation college challenges or considering graduate school in criminal justice.
Courses Taught
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Survey course covering the history, structure, and function of the American criminal justice system, including law enforcement, courts, and corrections. As GTA, I led weekly discussion sections, developed supplementary materials on drug policy, held office hours, and graded examinations and written assignments.
Topics Covered
Research Methods in Criminal Justice
Intermediate methods course introducing students to quantitative and qualitative research design in criminal justice. I assisted with lab sections on statistical software (STATA), helped students develop research proposals, and provided feedback on literature reviews and data analysis assignments.
Topics Covered
Courses I Could Teach
In addition to courses I have already assisted with, I am well-prepared to develop and teach the following courses at the undergraduate or graduate level: