| TEACHING AWARDS | |
| CUPA Outstanding Teacher Award - Economics College of Urban and Pulic Affairs - Portland State University |
Spring 2021 NACTA |
| Finalist CUPA Outstanding Teacher Award - Economics College of Urban and Pulic Affairs - Portland State University |
Spring 2020 NACTA |
| NACTA Graduate Student Teaching Award North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) |
Spring 2011 NACTA |
| Louis V. Logeman Graduate Student Teaching Award (view Teaching Video here) College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Science |
Spring 2011 University of Illinois |
| List of Teachers Ranked as Excellent (8 semesters) Center for Teaching Excellence |
SP 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11 Fall 05, 06 University of Illinois |
| PRIMARY INSTRUCTOR | |
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Portland State University:
2017 - Present: Masters Research Project I & II (EC596/EC597) Introduction to Mathematical Economics (EC380) Public and Private Investment Analysis (EC314) Economics of Env Issues (EC332) Economics of Sustainability (EC522) Env and Natural Resource Economics (EC430/530) 2011-2012: Advanced Microeconomics (masters) Applied Microeconomic Theory (masters) Mathematical Economics (senior/masters) Intermediate Microeconomics Environmental and Natural Resource Economics Colby College: Principles of Microeconomics Natural Resource Economics (junior/senior) Environmental and Resource Economics (sophomore) Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (senior seminar) Founding Chief Editor of the Journal of Environmental and Resource Economics at Colby, an undergraduate journal featuring peer reviewed publications available in print and online, http://digitalcommons.colby.edu/jerec/ . Three issues with over 3000 downloads. University of Illinois: Natural Resource Economics (junior) Summer Math Camp for Masters and PhD Students Principles of Macroeconomics (Head TA for five years) Environmental Economics (sophomore, TA) |
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| TEACHING ASSISTANT | |
| Head TA for Principles of Macroeconomics (ECON103) Department of Economics |
Spring 06, 07, 08, 09, 10 University of Illinois |
| Environmental Economics (ACE210) Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics |
Spring 2010 University of Illinois |
| Principles of Macroeconomics (ECON103) Department of Economics |
Fall 2006 University of Illinois |
| Principles of Macroeconomics (ECON103) Department of Economics |
Fall 2005 University of Illinois |
| SUMMER PROGRAMS | |
| Research Mentor for Dynamic Modeling College of ACES - Research Apprenticeship Program (RAP) |
Summer 2010 University of Illinois |
| Teaching Assistant for Algebra and Physics Upward Bound Program |
Summer 2007 University of Illinois |
| Teaching Assistant for Principals of Economics (ECON 100) Upward Bound Program |
Summer 01,02,03 Ohio Wesleyan University |
| Instructor for Web Design Principles Upward Bound Program |
Summer 01,02,03 Ohio Wesleyan University |
TEACHING PRESENTATIONS
The Culinary Art of Teaching: Why Good Teaching is Like Good Cooking.
Graduate Student Professional Development Conference, Portland State University. August 2019
The Culinary Art of Teaching: Why Good Teaching is Like Good Cooking.
Graduate Academy for new TAs, Center for Teaching Excellence, University of Illinois. August 2010
Leading an Effective Classroom Discussion.
Graduate Academy for new TAs, Center for Teaching Excellence, University of Illinois. August 2009
Leading an Effective Discussion.
Graduate Academy for new TAs, Center for Teaching Excellence, University of Illinois. August 2008
TEACHING CERTIFICATES
Graduate Teacher Certificate, Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE), University of Illinois |
2007 |
Certificate in Technology-Enhanced Teaching, CTE, University of Illinois |
expected 2012 |
Recent Events
Louis V. Logeman Graduate Student Teaching Award
View a larger version my teaching video created by the College of ACES by clicking here.
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