Teaching
Courses taught at UCLA
Econ 1: Principles of Economics
Econ 41: Probability & Statistics
Econ 103: Introduction to Econometrics
Econ 104: Data Science for Economists
Econ 11: Intermediate Microeconomics
Econ 105: Introduction to Mathematical Economics
Econ 97: Economics Toolkit
Summary of Student Evaluations
Full evaluations available upon request
| Term | Course | Response rate | Course rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Fall* | Probability and Statistics for Economists (Undergraduate) | 28% | 8.86/9 |
| 2022 Winter* | Introduction to Econometrics (Undergraduate) | 24% | 8.57/9 |
| 2022 Spring* | Introduction to Econometrics (Undergraduate) | 18% | 8.8/9 |
| 2022 Fall | Data Science for Economists (Undergraduate) | 9% | 8.5/9 |
| 2023 Winter | Introduction to Econometrics (Undergraduate) | 39% | 8.25/9 |
| 2023 Summer | Principles of Economics (Undergraduate) | 32% | 8.12/9 |
| 2024 Summer | Principles of Economics (Undergraduate) | 23% | 8.5/9 |
| 2024 Fall | Economic Toolkit (Solo instructor; Undergraduate) | 11% | 8.5/9 |
| 2025 Winter | Probability and Statistics for Economists (Undergraduate) | 36% | 8.2/9 |
| 2025 Spring | Data Science for Economists (Undergraduate) | 28% | 8.2/9 |
| 2025 Fall, in progress | Introduction to Mathematical Economics (Solo instructor; Undergraduate) | - | - |
* Received “Best Teaching Award” for the 2021-22 year
Selected Student Comments
| # | Comment |
|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick did an excellent job conveying difficult and complex information down to its fundamental components. It was incredibly easy to follow very complicated topics… his explanatory skills and section were invaluable to the overall course. |
| 2 | I have never had a better TA. Patrick is the most attentive, intelligent, and responsive TA. He genuinely cares so much about us and never made any of our questions feel insignificant. |
| 3 | Patrick was beyond helpful, caring, and extremely knowledgeable of the class. At some points, I think he taught the material better than the professor. |
| 4 | He has a gift when it comes to explaining difficult topics. Patrick deserves recognition for his hard work, time, effort, and knowledge of the subject. |
| 5 | Patrick was excellent at presenting information and clarifying any confusion along the way. He really made sure his students understood the material and how to apply it. |
| 6 | He always went above and beyond to make sure students understood and felt capable of the difficult material. |
| 7 | Patrick was very responsive to emails, which aided my understanding greatly. His sections and office hours were very helpful, and he is just overall a great person. |
| 8 | He livestreamed and recorded sections on Zoom, added additional office hours, and hosted exam review sessions outside of class time. Patrick cares deeply about his students. |
| 9 | He was extremely welcoming and open during office hours and helped me with project questions or any questions about the content itself. |
| 10 | Patrick was always prepared for section and provided many examples that helped to expand on the material. He was very open when students had questions and responded to emails very quickly. |
| 11 | Very good at simplifying complex topics. Great TA and learned a lot from him. |
| 12 | Patrick’s TA sections were very informative and helpful. He provided us with very organized lecture notes and went over examples each week which were very useful. |
| 13 | The instructor was amazing! One of his best strengths was his explanation of specific topics. Whenever someone had a question, he answered it thoughtfully and clearly. |
| 14 | He was very detailed in explaining concepts — far more precise and detailed than the professor. |
| 15 | Really good at giving students everything they need, providing lots of learning material. Very strong overall! |
| 16 | This professor was always super welcoming and made asking questions seem not so intimidating. Patrick would never make a student feel stupid or dumb if they didn’t understand the concept the first time. |
| 17 | Patrick’s strengths are his ability to bring a class of 70 students together and ensure that they receive as much value as possible. He always answered any questions and cleared up all confusion. |
| 18 | He was flexible and always ready to set up extra office hours or meetings whenever I needed help. |
| 19 | I am simply obsessed with Patrick. He was one of, if not the best, TAs I’ve had at UCLA. He made everything make so much sense and really calmed everybody down after each lecture. |
| 20 | Patrick did an amazing job and genuinely cared for his students. I hope I can be a student in his TA section once again. |