My ambition as an educator is to cultivate a student’s ability to think and write critically in ways that foster intellectual risk-taking and creativity. My teaching philosophy is informed by my experience as a first-generation college graduate. I strive to create an inclusive learning environment and consider mentorship and experiential learning an integral component of my teaching practice.
AccoladesOutstanding Contributions to Teaching
(Tecnológico de Monterrey, 2023) P. Terrence Hopmann Award for Excellence in Teaching (Brown University, 2015) Graduate Courses
Qualitative Methods for Public Policy (PhD)
Mixed Methods Research (PhD) Research Design (MA) - en español Citizen Participation in Public Policy (MA) - en español |
CertificationsCertificate in Reflective Teaching
(Brown University, 2017) Certificate in Inclusive Course Design (Brown University, 2018) Undergraduate Courses
Senior Thesis Seminar (CP)
Global Challenges in International Relations (IR) Introduction to Social Sciences (CP/IR) Citizenship and Democracy (CP) Diversity in a Globalized World (DEI) Wars, States and Human Rights (CP/IR) |
Student Experience (selected)
"Without a doubt, she is one of the best professors; she explains everything very well and is very patient; she motivates us to improve and is always available to help you if you have a question."
"Dr. Rebecca’s classes were always of an elevated intellectual level; I appreciate how she was able to involve the majority of students in the class discussions, despite the [online nature of the course, due to COVID-19]. I hope to have been able to contribute something to her classes with my participation just as she contributed to my academic development through her teaching."
"The professor is comprehensive, kind, intelligent, and masters her field to perfection. She has been very patient with our class and her way of running the class has been stupendous because it allows us to express our ideas without judgment or anxiety; on top of that, her feedback on our assignments is precise and useful; despite being a heavy course, the professor has managed it really well so that it does not seem overwhelming. I am very happy to have been lucky enough to have her as a professor. I truly hope to have her again in my future coursework."
"She was not only great at helping us understand the material and getting us excited about it, but also served as a great writing instructor. I credit the majority of what I gained from this course to Rebecca, she improved my essay writing and organization dramatically."
"Rebecca has been an integral part of my education in International Relations. She does a fantastic job helping students develop their understanding of the course material."
"The format of her classes and the outline through which one learns [the material] is prepared and organized in a way that the sequence of topics represents an accumulation of knowledge. The format and the class activities allowed me to really apply the theories learned in class. I am certain that this class will help me throughout the rest of my Major coursework."
"Dr. Rebecca’s classes were always of an elevated intellectual level; I appreciate how she was able to involve the majority of students in the class discussions, despite the [online nature of the course, due to COVID-19]. I hope to have been able to contribute something to her classes with my participation just as she contributed to my academic development through her teaching."
"The professor is comprehensive, kind, intelligent, and masters her field to perfection. She has been very patient with our class and her way of running the class has been stupendous because it allows us to express our ideas without judgment or anxiety; on top of that, her feedback on our assignments is precise and useful; despite being a heavy course, the professor has managed it really well so that it does not seem overwhelming. I am very happy to have been lucky enough to have her as a professor. I truly hope to have her again in my future coursework."
"She was not only great at helping us understand the material and getting us excited about it, but also served as a great writing instructor. I credit the majority of what I gained from this course to Rebecca, she improved my essay writing and organization dramatically."
"Rebecca has been an integral part of my education in International Relations. She does a fantastic job helping students develop their understanding of the course material."
"The format of her classes and the outline through which one learns [the material] is prepared and organized in a way that the sequence of topics represents an accumulation of knowledge. The format and the class activities allowed me to really apply the theories learned in class. I am certain that this class will help me throughout the rest of my Major coursework."
