Teaching
Teaching Philosophy
My teaching integrates rigorous quantitative methods with regional political and social context, fostering critical analysis of gender, inequality, and public policy through mixed-methods pedagogical approaches that connect theoretical frameworks to empirical realities.
Current & Recent Positions
Executive Director, MSc in Data Science (2018-2021)
Universidad Tecnológica (UTEC), Uruguay
Spearheaded the design, development, and launch of Uruguay’s first Master’s programme in Data Science in collaboration with Ceibal and ANII.
Key Responsibilities:
Developed innovative curricula and assessment criteria for postgraduate students
Taught module on Entrepreneurship
Supervised master’s theses and provided academic mentorship
Led strategic development of the program from conception to accreditation
Teaching Experience by Institution
2022 | Centro Ceibal, Uruguay
Data-Driven Decision Making for School Leaders
Contributed to the design and delivery of a comprehensive course on using data for evidence-based decision making aimed at elementary and high school directors.
Course Focus:
Reinforcing statistical knowledge and analytical thinking
Developing data communication abilities
Promoting evidence-based decision making in educational contexts
Practical applications of data analysis in school management
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2018-2020 | Universidad ORT Uruguay
Associate Professor of Economics
Taught undergraduate courses across multiple years of the Economics program with responsibilities including course convening, lecture delivery, seminar leadership, and student assessment.
Courses Taught:
Economic Growth (Fourth Year, Licenciatura en Economía)
Advanced undergraduate course examining theories and empirical evidence on economic growth and development
Mathematics for Economists (First Year, Licenciatura en Economía)
Foundation course building mathematical toolkit essential for economic analysis
Introduction to Microeconomics (Third Semester, Licenciatura en Gerencia)
Core microeconomic principles applied to business management contexts
2017 | Universidad Torcuato di Tella, Argentina
Visiting Professor of Economics
Economía I (Spring Semester)
Introductory microeconomics course based on Mankiw’s “Principles of Economics” textbook. Responsibilities included lecture delivery and student assessment.
2016-2019 | Sciences Po University, France
Visiting Professor, Europe-Asia Undergraduate Programme
Taught diverse curriculum spanning microeconomics, macroeconomics, development economics, and policy innovation at Sciences Po’s Le Havre campus. Responsibilities included course convening, lecture delivery, seminar leadership, and student assessment.
Entrepreneurship and Public Policies
Winter Workshop 2017, 2018, 2019
An intensive workshop examining the intersection of entrepreneurship and public policy from both microeconomic and macroeconomic perspectives.
Course Objectives:
Understand characteristics of entrepreneurs and the entrepreneurial process
Analyze the generation of ideas and identification of opportunities
Evaluate entrepreneurs’ role in society and impact on job creation
Assess public policies supporting entrepreneurship in advanced and emerging economies
Pedagogical Approach:
Micro perspective: Physical, human, and social capital acquisition; firm performance and production processes
Macro perspective: Rationale and policies for supporting firm creation and survival in OECD and non-OECD countries
Learning Outcomes:
Students gain theoretical understanding of economic questions related to entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial attitudes, and comparative public policy approaches across different economic contexts.
Development Economics
Fall 2016
Examination of theoretical and applied studies on economic development, integrating micro and macro perspectives.
Course Structure:
Part I - Micro Topics:
Determinants and returns to investment in health, education, and financial capital
Child labor and gender dimensions of development
Household decision-making and poverty
Part II - Macro Topics:
Economic growth theories and empirical determinants
Resource misallocation and productivity impacts
Institutional evolution and development
External influences on development trajectories
Primary Text: “Economic Development, 12th Edition” by Michael Todaro and Stephen C. Smith
Introduction to Microeconomics
Fall 2016
Foundation course introducing core microeconomic principles and analytical frameworks.
Primary Text: “Principes de Microéconomie” by Etienne Wasmer
Introduction to Macroeconomics
Spring 2016
Introduction to macroeconomic theory with emphasis on real-world applications and contemporary policy debates.
Primary Resource: “The Core Economy” e-book (highly recommended for its innovative pedagogical approach and integration of current economic challenges)
Curriculum Development & Academic Leadership
Beyond classroom teaching, my academic contributions include:
Program Design
Led development of Uruguay’s first Master’s in Data Science, including curriculum architecture, assessment frameworks, and quality assurance systems
Student Supervision
Supervised master’s theses and provided academic mentorship to postgraduate students in data science and economics
Course Innovation
Designed and delivered specialized training workshops on Machine Learning, Causal Inference (adapted from Susan Athey’s curriculum), and DAGs for professional development
Capacity Building
Developed and delivered six workshops on designing, implementing, and evaluating STEM projects with gender equity focus
Teaching Materials & Resources
Selected course materials, lecture notes, and teaching resources are available upon request.
For inquiries about teaching philosophy, syllabi, or collaboration opportunities, please contact me.
Professional Development
Committed to continuous improvement in pedagogy and disciplinary knowledge:
Completed Stanford University’s online course on Machine Learning and Causal Inference
Translated and adapted curriculum into practical, replicable R materials in Spanish for broader accessibility
Regular participation in international conferences on education innovation and data science pedagogy
Active engagement with latest developments in evidence-based teaching practices