Teaching

Selected USC student evaluations:

“I can honestly say Nick was one of the best TA’s I’ve ever had. He’s engaging, relatable, and makes learning fun. Whether it’s a witty joke related to the topic or a clear and simple explanations, I learned a lot from Nick in terms of Econ and life.”

“BEST TA EVER!!! Nick is the GOAT! He truly understands what it feels like to struggle with math. Because of that, he can explain complex topics in a simple manner. Not a lot of people can do that- a rare skill in my opinion.”

“Nick was an awesome TA! He explained every concept super effectively and made each lesson engaging.”

Courses taught:

ECON 395 Economic Policy Issues

University of Southern California · Teaching Assistant · Spring 2025

ECON 203g Principles of Microeconomics

University of Southern California · Teaching Assistant · Fall 2023, Spring - Fall 2024

ECON 205g Principles of Macroeconomics

University of Southern California · Teaching Assistant · Fall 2022

MATH 1083 Contemporary Mathematics

University of Tulsa · Teaching Assistant · Fall 2019

Educational outreach

As part of my educational outreach, I developed an interactive STEM-focused lecture for advanced high school students. Drawing upon years as a performing artist, “The Mathematics of Juggling” walks audiences through the process of building mathematical models, inviting everyone to take part in the process of discovery through engaging visual demonstrations and interactive puzzles.

Selected reviews from National Youth Science Camp 2025 delegates:

“Exceptionally captivating. Deeply entertaining and educational. Highly recommended as an intro to college mathematics.”

“This lecture was exciting and interesting- it taught me to broaden my perspective and look for real world applications. I also thought the lecturer tied his theme together very nicely.”

“Very engaging, made a topic that I thought to be boring to be interesting, entertaining and fun”

Performing arts

Outside economics, I have pursued juggling as a hobby for many years. Teaching others to juggle has shaped my teaching by sharpening how I think about learning difficult skills, explaining complex ideas clearly, and making learning engaging and memorable. Along the way, I have performed for audiences in the thousands and have been featured in film and print.