Teaching Philosophy

My life-long curiosity about world politics, and persistent urge to find answers have led me to a deeply rewarding and fulfilling scholarly pursuit of knowledge. Knowing firsthand how confusing world affairs can be, especially in times of uncertainty and turmoil, I became driven to help others demystify them and see beyond the news headlines. Realizing that college students are often inundated by a large magnitude of information that can sometimes be hard to filter through, I rely on various teaching methods to facilitate different modes of learning. In my teaching I incorporate a mixture of short lectures, class discussions, videos & podcasts, and class simulations; assign exit tickets for self-reflection at the end of each class meeting; and foster peer learning through think-pair-share activities.

I believe the student is the core of the education process. Designing an inclusive learning environment is an intentional practice in which the educator anticipates and prepares for a classroom full of students with diverse backgrounds. Inclusivity is paramount when teaching Political Science since issues of race, culture, and identity are often intertwined with politics. Through my teaching, I encourage students to examine the connection between the material covered in class and their own experiences and understanding of the world around them. My goal is to help students develop the necessary knowledge and critical thinking skills that can guide them while navigating an increasingly complex world.

Teaching Philosophy Statement

Teaching Experience

  • Lecturer
    Loyola Marymount University
    Teaching the upper-division course on nonviolent resistance and the lower-division course on Comparative Politics

  • Adjunct Professor
    University of La Verne
    Teaching the undergraduate lower-division survey course in Comparative Politics and Government

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant
    Claremont Graduate University
    Comparative Political Economy

  • Teaching Assistant
    Aldeen foundation
    The star-talk modern Arabic program

Pedagogical Development

  • Preparing Future Faculty College Teaching Certificate
    Claremont Graduate University

  • Mastering Online Class Facilitation
    Claremont Graduate University

Sample Syllabus

This is a sample syllabus for an undergraduate course on Comparative Politics and Government