Teaching

Instructor of Record

Labor Economics
Fall 2025

Upper-division course on labor market dynamics, wage setting, and human capital theory.

Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
Summer 2024 (Online)

Designed and delivered a full synchronous course with real-world examples and interactive problem sets.

Guest Lectures

Economics of Immigration
Fall 2024

Econometrics
Spring 2024

Teaching Assistant Experience

Econometrics
Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Spring 2021–2025 (Online and In-Person)

Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory
Fall 2021

Marketing and Consumer Behavior
Fall 2020 (Online)

Responsibilities:

• Led weekly discussion sections (in-person and via Zoom)
• Held regular and by-appointment office hours
• Graded exams, assignments, and research papers
• Managed course content and announcements via Canvas LMS
• Proctored exams and led review sessions
• Provided one-on-one academic support

Student Feedback Highlights

“Jose is well respected amongst the students — he earned that through his passion for helping us with our academic needs. He efficiently summarized difficult material and provided helpful problem-solving tips. He was flexible with scheduling, prioritized student feedback, and made adjustments based on it. I truly believe he would be an impactful instructor on campus if he ever becomes a professor.”
— Econometrics, Spring 2025

“Jose was a great instructor and tried very hard to keep the class interactive, which I understand can be difficult in a remote class. He asked many questions to keep us engaged, and I enjoyed participating.”
— Intermediate Microeconomics, Summer 2024

“The TA was very helpful. He always went over anything if you needed him to. For homework assignments, he held extra office hours so anyone who needed help could get it. He was always respectful, easy to talk to, and went above and beyond. Before midterms, he offered additional study sessions and accommodated everyone’s schedule.”
— Econometrics, Fall 2023

“I liked how Jose tied real-world examples into abstract economic concepts. He made class more engaging.”
— Marketing and Consumer Behavior, Fall 2020

Teaching Philosophy

I strive to create an intellectually rigorous classroom environment that centers applied problem-solving, critical thinking, and peer collaboration. As a first-generation college student, I am especially committed to fostering equity in learning by demystifying complex topics, using real-world datasets, and supporting students through clear communication and high standards.