Teaching

I strive to make philosophy accessible and meaningful to every student. My pedagogical approach emphasizes student-centered, skill-based, and justice-oriented learning. 

At Baruch College, CUNY (as Instructor of Record)

Classical Buddhism (Spring 2025) [Flyer]

Description: Is life worth living? Is suffering avoidable? Is there a self? Why is compassion significant? This course explores these fundamental questions through the lens of Buddhist philosophy and practice. We will examine the development of Buddhism from its Indian origins through its transformation in East Asia, with a special focus on Chan Buddhism. We will also explore how classical Buddhist teachings are applied in contemporary contexts through engaged Buddhism.

Global Ethics (Fall 2023; Spring 2025 Honors) [Syllabus]

Description: Knowing how to think and act ethically is essential for living as a moral agent. This course introduces you to major ethical theories from both Western and Eastern traditions, explores theories of oppression and justice, and examines moral issues that affect people around the world.

Critical Thinking and Ethics (Online x 6; In-person x 4) [Syllabus]

Description: Knowing how to think, reason, and argue effectively is essential for success across all disciplines and in everyday life. This course aims to strengthen and develop your critical thinking skills by teaching you how to construct strong arguments and critically evaluate the arguments of others. We will explore principles of clear and accurate thinking, including sound and valid arguments and methods of rigorous reasoning.

At NYU Center for Bioethics MA Program (as TA)

Advanced Intro to Bioethics (Fall 2023; Fall 2024; Fall 2025)

Advanced Intro to Environmental Ethics (Spring 2024; Spring 2025)

At 2025 Hamilton College Summer Program in Philosophy (as Tutor)

“Utopias and Dystopias: Science Fiction as Thought Experiment in Political Philosophy”

Digital Ethnic Futures Consortium (DEFCon) Teaching Fellowship

I designed an Asian American Philosophy course that integrates digital humanities methodologies through a DEFCon fellowship. [Syllabus]

Description: Asian American philosophy is an exciting and emerging area within the philosophy of race that examines Asian as a racial identity rather than a school of thought. This course introduces key issues at the heart of Asian American Philosophy. We begin by exploring philosophical works on the metaphysics, epistemology, and phenomenology of Asian American identity. The second module explores various manifestations of anti-Asian racism driven by colonialism, xenophobia, and white supremacy. The final module focuses on the possibilities of solidarity, asking how collective resistance and mutual understanding might be forged in the face of increasing racial and global polarization.


Pedagogical Training