Teaching

I believe in making history relevant and accessible by connecting past events to contemporary issues. My teaching approach emphasizes critical thinking, analytical skills, and the practical application of historical knowledge to understand current international relations and policy challenges.

Current Experience

HI2520: Global Empire In The Long Nineteenth Century

University of Aberdeen | Academic Year 2025-2026 Teaching Assistant

The long nineteenth century (c.1760-1914) saw dramatic rises and falls in political units and power systems (empires) bringing together a range of peoples and territories. Generally, but not exclusively, they were dominated by Europeans (or those who at least claimed European descent). These global empires are now recognised by historians as a key feature of modern history, and have generated an increasingly rich and varied literature. This course offers you the chance to examine this crucial and controversial phenomenon which, for better or worse, made the modern world.

Responsibilities:

  • Leading weekly tutorial sessions for undergraduate students
  • Facilitating discussions on primary and secondary source analysis
  • Providing feedback on essays and research assignments
  • Supporting students in developing critical thinking and writing skills
  • Holding office hours for individual student consultations

HI1022: Europe in the Twentieth Century

University of Aberdeen | Academic Year 2025-2026 Teaching Assistant

This course provides a comprehensive examination of European history throughout the twentieth century, exploring major political, social, and cultural transformations. Students engage with critical historiographical debates and develop analytical skills for understanding complex historical narratives.

Responsibilities:

  • Leading weekly tutorial sessions for undergraduate students
  • Facilitating discussions on primary and secondary source analysis
  • Providing feedback on essays and research assignments
  • Supporting students in developing critical thinking and writing skills
  • Holding office hours for individual student consultations

Previous Experience

From Washington to Peking: History of the Early Interactions Between the United States and China

Heidelberg University (HCA) | Summer Term 2023 Seminar Instructor
Schedule: Monday, 18:00 - 20:00
Venue: Oculus, Heidelberg Center for American Studies

A comprehensive examination of the formative period of Sino-American relations, exploring key figures, pivotal events, and foundational interactions that shaped the complex relationship between the United States and China from the 18th century through the early 20th century.

Course Sessions:

  • Session 1: Empress of China: The Beginning of Sino-US Relations and Trade
  • Session 2: Anson Burlingame I - Burlingame-Seward Treaty of 1868
  • Session 3: Anson Burlingame II - Open Door Policy
  • Session 4: William Alexander Parsons Martin - International Law
  • Session 5: John Leighton Stuart - Modern Higher Education in China
  • Session 6: Chinese Sojourn Labor and the American Transcontinental Railroad
  • Session 7: Chinese Students in America: Hopes for Renewing the Nation
  • Session 8: Days of Shame: Yellow Peril and the Chinese Exclusion Act
  • Session 9: Conclusion: America's Role in China's Entry into the International Order

Teaching Skills

  • Seminar Leadership Facilitating engaging discussions and debates
  • Academic Writing Guiding essay development and critical analysis
  • Student Mentorship One-on-one academic support and guidance

Teaching Interests

  • Modern International History: 19th-21st century global politics and diplomacy
  • European Integration: History and politics of the European Union
  • Great Power Relations: Strategic dynamics between major states
  • Applied History: Using historical analysis for policy-making
  • Research Methods: Training students in historical and social science research

Interested in guest lectures or teaching collaboration?

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