Instructor
Introduction to Microeconomics
Department of Economics, University of Memphis
Selected Comments:
“Great at giving lectures as well as accepting all forms of questions and helping students with what they are struggling with in the class.”
“keep at it. Give her a raise. I didnt expect to like Econ at all. however professor Phillips made me like it with her teaching style.”
“She is so understanding and so enthusiastic about what she teaches. Even if it is economy, she made the space easier for me to understand and has really helped me out. I have a hard time speaking with teachers, but she was so open and sweet and it was extremely comforting considering I expect the worst from teachers. Overall, great professor and a great human! Give this lady a raise!”
“Loved having her as my professor! She was silly and made me feel comfortable in the classroom setting, which I mostly never am!”
“She is very intentional about getting to know our names and makes sure to include us in class discussions! She is very encouraging”
Economics of Crime
Department of Economics, University of Memphis
Selected Comments:
“Is really passionate about teaching it is always nice to have a professor who truly likes and cares about what they do which makes the class more enjoyable and easier to ask for help.”
“Did a really good job of presenting and explaining course materials. Always willing to help and explains assignments well to were you can understand what your suppose to do. Is passionate about teaching.”
“Very Good Professor, extremely encouraging, supportive and intelligent.”
Introduction to Economics
Auburn Correctional Facility, Cornell Prison Education Program
Selected Comments:
“Course was difficult, challenging, yet very exciting once you understand it”
“Instructor was very energetic, taught at a great pace, most difficult class I’ve taken she made it fun.”
“The instructor showed us how to use what we learned in class and analyze the media”
Contemporary Mathematics
Five Points Correctional Facility, Cornell Prison Education Program
Selected Comments:
“One of the best instructors in my college history.”
“The class was fun and never boring. The instructor was patient and meticulous when explaining the curriculum”
“Ms. Philips is a great instructor. I learned so much from her and I am grateful to have her”
The aspects of this course I valued most were:
“My teacher’s dedication to the students on an individual level to ensure we comprehend the material”
“Being able to learn at my pace and not just rushing through, even if I didn’t understand the material”
What have you gained from attending this course?
“I learned a lot about helping others. I liked showing people the material if they had problems with it.”
“I have gained more confidence when doing math, and to trust myself to know I am doing the problem correct through the knowledge I have learned this semester”
Economics of Crime
Department of Economics, Colby College
Selected Comments:
“I have gained a lot of knowledge about our criminal justice system. This class has helped me develop my own opinions about mass incarceration.”
“I thought that the class environment was very conducive to speaking out and not being afraid to do so. I liked the way we did a mix of small group discussion and class discussion.”
“Grace did a good job of making these sensitive topics easy to discuss and approached them in an appropriate way”
“The guest speakers were really helpful and interesting. They gave me insight into the problems with the justice system that I do not think I would have ever been exposed to otherwise. The actual papers that were chosen for homework were great; they helped a lot with my understanding of many subjects.”
“The instructor had very helpful slides and lectures that did a great job covering the key issues we talked about each day. Discussing in small groups also felt very comfortable and a great way for students to share ideas.”
“The course was well designed and formatted in which it facilitated student learning.”
Teaching Assistant
Environmental Economics
GEC Academy
Teaching Assistant for Dr. Belinda Archibong
Advanced Micro Economics
AEA Summer Program
Teaching Fellow for Dr. Belinda Archibong
AEA Summer Program Outstanding June Teaching Fellow Summer 2020
Behavioral Economics and Public Policy
Department of Policy Analysis and Management, Cornell University
Teaching Assistant for Dr. Brandon Tripp
Economics and Environmental Policy
Department of Policy Analysis and Management, Cornell University
Teaching Assistant for Dr. Nicholas Sanders
PAM Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award Spring 2019
Nonprofits and Public Policy
Department of Policy Analysis and Management, Cornell University
Teaching Assistant for Dr. Nicolas Bottan
Principles of Macroeconomics
Department of Economics, University of Kansas
Teaching Assistant for Dr. Brian Staihr
Principles of Microeconomics
Department of Economics, University of Kansas
Teaching Assistant for Dr. Brian Staihr