College of the Holy Cross 

ECON110 Principles of Economics

This course studies the efficient, and equitable, allocation of scarce resources. Microeconomics addresses individuals, firms, and their interactions. Macroeconomics addresses large groups of consumers and producers, government decisions, and the global economy. The goal of this class is to study the theory that underlies basic economics and apply the theory to real world problems. Current events and class interests will guide our real-world applications and we will introduce economic data to supplement our theoretical studies.

ECON265 Quantitative Microeconomics

This course introduces students to the mathematical modeling techniques commonly used by microeconomists. With the help of statistical software packages (Excel, Stata, etc.) students will learn applications such as demand and supply estimation, calculating elasticities, and empirically measuring income and substitution effects. Students will also learn about common pitfalls in data analysis and will critically evaluate various empirical models by critiquing studies from the economics literature.”

Student Learning Objectives

1. Understand the major statistical tools of applied microeconomics and learn how to implement these tools with R
2. Distinguish between causal vs. correlational questions and issues using observational data
3. Learn how to choose the correct model for the question and apply techniques to real-world and job-relevant problems

ECON334 Economics of Immigration

This course focuses on the economics of immigration, migration, and immigrant workers. We will explore the causes and impacts of human movement including internal, international, and forced migration. Students can expect to read and discuss empirical research papers in economics each week. The course begins by studying who migrates, why, and how, then examines the impacts on communities that receive many migrants, and ends with a module on the impact of migration on migrants’ origin communities. Major assignments include a presentation on a recent paper on immigration economics and a proposal for a paper with novel research questions of the student’s choice.

Current students please visit the course Canvas page.

Elmira College (Instructor of Record) 

ECO 2020 Principles of Macroeconomics

ECO 3040 Intermediate Microeconomics (Asynchronous Class)

ECO 3041 Intermediate Macroeconomics

University Teaching Assistantships (Cornell University)

AEM 4150/5150 Price Analysis

Professor: Harry Kaiser

AEM 2350 Introduction to the Economics of Development

Professor: Joanna Upton

AEM 2000 Contemporary Controversies in the Global Economy

Professor: Chris Barrett

AEM 2600 Managerial Economics

Professor: Terry Alexander

AEM 2800 Hot Economic Issues in the News Today

Professor: Steve Kyle

Teaching Coursework and Workshop Experience

John S. Knight Institute for Writing in the Disciplines: Writing TA training

Writing 7101: Writing in the Majors Seminar with Dr. Elliot Hart Shapiro

Cornell Center for Teaching Innovation: TA Teaching Institute

Cornell Center for Teaching Innovation: Teaching and Learning in the Diverse Classroom

Teaching Awards and Recognition

2021 Dyson Graduate Teaching Assistant Outstanding Service Award