Teaching

The core of my Teaching Philosophy is to facilitate students’ development of analytical and reasoning skills in Economics while considering three major challenges: 1) heterogeneity of backgrounds and expectations; 2) connections between course-content and real-world problems; and 3) fostering engagement and interactions. These challenges can arise in both face-to-face and online courses, in both small and big classes, and regardless of the field of study or educational system.

I recognize teaching is not static but dynamic and should continually adapt to new circumstances. Therefore, my teaching portfolio focuses on finding creative ways to address these challenges and adapt to the classroom dynamics, ensuring my students benefit from a rewarding learning experience.

In every course I teach, I aim to implement my teaching philosophy while also applying the following four principles: Active Learning – Questioning – Diversity and Inclusiveness – Accessibility.

Union College, Schenectady, NY

  • ECO-241 “Microeconomic Analysis” – Lead Instructor – Fall 2025 (x2), Winter 2025, Fall 2024 (x2), Fall 2023 (x2), Fall 2022 (x2), Winter 2022, Fall 2021 (x2), Winter 2021, Fall 2020 (x2 – online because of Covid-19) [See most recent Syllabus]
  • ECO-373 “Seminar in Environmental Economics” – Lead Instructor – Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023 [See most recent Syllabus]
  • ECO-228 “Environmental and Natural Resource Economics” – Lead Instructor – Winter 2026 (forthcoming)
  • ECO-210 “Economics of Information” – Lead Instructor – Winter 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Winter 2021 [See most recent Syllabus]
  • ECO-498 / ECO-499 / IDM-487 / IDM-488 / IDM-498 / IDM-499 “Senior Thesis” – Advisor – 2025-2026 (8 students), 2024-2025 (8 students), 2023-2024 (8 students), 2022-2023 (8 students), 2021-2022 (6 students), 2020-2021 (4 students) [See most recent Syllabus]
  • ECO-290 / ECO-295H / ECO-296H / ECO-297H “Economics Honors/Scholars/Independent Project/Study” – Advisor – Spring 2025 (1 student), Spring 2023 (1 student), Spring 2022 (1 student), Winter 2022 (1 student), Winter-Spring 2021 (1 student)

Washington State University, WA

  • ECONS-425 “Industrial Organization” – Lead Instructor – Fall 2019 (online) [Syllabus]

University of Cordoba (Spain)*

  • Course 103139 “International Seminars” – Guest Lecturer – May 31, 2018.
  • Course 20041 / Course 15782 “Environmental Economics and Policy” – Co-Instructor – 2008–2014.
  • Course 20034 “Rural Development” – Co-Instructor – 2013.
  • Course 15783 “Territorial Approach to Rural Development” – Co-Instructor – 2008–2013.
  • Course 15786 “Rural Development Planning Methods” – Co-Instructor – 2009–2013.
  • Course 15789 “Rural Tourism” – Co-Instructor – 2010–2011.
  • Undergraduate Thesis in Agricultural Engineering – Co-Advisor – 2014 (1 student)
  • Master Thesis in Territorial Rural Development – Advisor – 2011– 2015 (4 students)
  • Master Thesis in Territorial Rural Development – Member of Evaluation Jury – 2021 (1 student), 2011-2014 (31 students)

* Courses taught in Spanish.

For a complete list of all my teaching and academic activities view my CV.