I am enthusiastic in nature and passionate about teaching. These characteristics are reflected in my style of teaching. Because students have various learning styles, I apply a variety of teaching mediums to stimulate interest in the course material. I prefer not to lecture excessively, but instead combine lecture with in-class activities, including group discussion, student presentations, inviting guest speakers from the community, and drawing from various media sources. I also incorporate aspects of experiential learning as an important component in my teaching. For example, local guest speakers provide a critical perspective and allow students to hear firsthand how topics covered in the course apply in real life situations. Other examples of experiential learning involve taking students to local non-profit organizations. These fieldtrips allow students to make connections between our classroom discussions on inequality.