Teaching
What are students saying?
"Calvin was an incredibly helpful TA. He was approachable, easy to talk to, and ready and willing to provide support. He explained topics from lectures in a very digestible manner, connected them to realworld issues, and always made sure we understood the content. He never failed to provide a thoughtful answer when asked a difficult question. Additionally, if we were ever confused about a topic, Calvin would explain it in different ways and ensure that our concerns were addressed." [Introduction to Econometrics, Fall 2022]
"Calvin is knowledgeable, approachable, and clearly cares about student learning. He always made sure to ask if we needed any clarification, explain concepts in a different way if needed, and encouraged active student participation in discussion sections. I also really appreciated that he spent time explaining much of the theory or big-picture ideas behind the concepts we were learning, as a lot of times discussion helped me "connect the dots" in the course material. I also liked that he often translated mathematical ideas into words, which really expanded my understanding of the material." [Introduction to Econometrics, Spring 2022]
"Calvin was a really great TA! You could really tell that he wants the students in his section to do well in the course. He made weekly documents that helped summarize the information that were very helpful. He was also very patient and thorough when explaining topics from lecture. He frequently checked to see if anyone had questions about what he was teaching and seemed to really care about me and my peers' understanding of the material. I honestly can't think of any weaknesses for Calvin's teaching." [Principles of Economics, Spring 2021]
"Calvin is the best Econ TA I have ever had. He communicates extremely well with students and is able to break down extremely difficult material to make it easier for his students to understand. He cares about his students and is comfortable answering any questions about the material. He makes himself available for extra help and really wants to see the students do well. He is a great TA! " [Introduction to Econometrics, Winter 2020]