Teaching
My teaching portfolio includes experience instructing undergraduate courses across political science, human rights, and economics in both in-person and online formats. As an instructor of record, I have taught courses such as Human Rights and Human Security: Politics, Law, and Policy; Introduction to Political Science; Principles of Microeconomics; Principles of Macroeconomics; and Women and the Politics of Resistance: Law, Religion, and Power in the Muslim World. I am committed to student-centered learning and strive to create inclusive classroom environments that encourage critical thinking, civic engagement, and interdisciplinary perspectives.
My teaching emphasizes the connection between theory and real-world challenges. I design courses to help students develop critical thinking skills, apply concepts to practical situations, and understand the intersections of policy, law, and social impact. I integrate case studies, discussion-based learning, and applied assignments to help students develop analytical, research, and communication skills relevant to academic and professional contexts.
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Adjunct Instructor (In-person)
Department of Political Science
Fall 2025 & Fall 2026
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Human Rights and Human Security: Politics, Law, and Policy
Note: The cohort consisted of 20 pre-law American students, primarily juniors and seniors.
The New School, NY, USA
Co-instructor (Online)
Fall 2026
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Women and the Politics of Resistance: Law, Religion, and Power in the Muslim World
Khurshid University, Kabul, Afghanistan
Lecturer (In-person)
Department of Business Administration
2016–2017
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Principles of Macroeconomics
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Principles of Microeconomics
Note: The cohort consisted of large classes (45+) of Afghan students, most of whom came from disadvantaged and marginalized backgrounds.
Saber University, Kabul, Afghanistan
Lecturer (In-person)
Department of Business Administration
2016–2017
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Business English
Note: The cohort consisted primarily of students from disadvantaged and marginalized backgrounds.
Teaching Evaluation by Students
Below are the unedited, open-ended course evaluations from my in-person course for pre-law students at Duquesne University, presented in no particular order.
-- I forgot to tell you in class, but I wanted to tell you that I am an ambassador for the school, and we do a panel before every tour where we talk about our favorite academic experiences and such. I always tell the prospective students/parents about your class and the guest speakers!! I really appreciated the time that you put into finding guest speakers who are relevant to our interests as students. I found it super helpful to be able to talk with different people involved with the law. I just wanted to let you know that I do mention your class during these panels and the effort you put in. Thank you so much for a great semester!
-- I just wanted to send you an e-mail to say thank you for everything this semester and let you know that I really enjoyed your class. I appreciate you trying so hard to make it a good experience for us and truly caring about us. I enjoyed the discussion aspect of the class, and I hope that is something you continue to implement in your future classes because it is something that a lot of classes lack. I know some students would disagree with me, but there are students out there who enjoy it, and I think it is helpful in getting students to be more comfortable. I think you did a really great job managing the challenges that came up this semester, especially since it was your first time teaching here. I genuinely learned a lot in your class and gained new perspectives that I did not have before, and I am thankful for that.
-- I wanted to reach out and sincerely thank you for such a great semester. In my three years at Duquesne, there have been very few classes that I’ve genuinely enjoyed and will remember throughout my academic career, and yours is one of them. I also truly appreciate you as a professor. You did an amazing job, especially with this being your first year teaching in person. I also wanted to share that I enjoyed your class so much that I’m seriously considering pursuing a field of law related to human rights rather than corporate law, which had been my original plan. Your course played a meaningful role in that shift, and I would love to keep in touch as I explore human rights law further.
-- I really enjoyed hearing her own personal stories when they related to what we were talking about. Hearing the specific stories of people directly affected by the topics not only makes them easier to remember but also more impactful. I also enjoyed hearing from multiple guest speakers. This allowed us to explore future careers but also learn about different areas of research and topics that correlated to what we were learning in class at the time.
-- She was very down-to-earth and explained concepts in a way that linked to current events. Her power points were accessible on canvas, which also helped. The group discussions she prompted us to do also helped us as a group to learn.
-- As a student of international relations, this class gave me much insight into issues related to human rights globally. The guest speakers especially helped me understand the job in the field as well. The knowledge and time spent in my Human Rights class is something I'll use forth in my career!
-- She always made the environment feel very welcoming to express any thoughts about the topic. She brought in guest speakers, had events for us, and got us involved in what she was teaching. This really helped to keep me engaged and learn through real stories.
-- I think her background and different experiences really helped aid my learning. She brings a different perspective into the classroom and is not afraid to share that with her students. I also believe that her communication was very beneficial. Although she sent a lot of emails and announcements, I appreciated it because she made sure we knew what was going on. She was always open to suggestions and took our comments seriously.