As a scholar, I have observed three important factors students benefit from 1) a professor that listens to their views on contentious topics, such as race and ethnicity in politics, 2) an environment where they can craft their writing, critical thinking, and analytical skills, and 3) exposure to advanced and innovative scholarship within political science across the social sciences. By developing and tuning my skills to reflect where students benefit, I can effectively disseminate information while also demonstrating my care for student growth and development through mentorship.

Teaching @ Boston University

IN SPRING 2024, I DESIGNED AND collaborated with Maxwell palmer on PO 336 voting rights

  • LINK TO EVALUATIONS | LINK TO SYLLABI

  • 27 ENROLLED STUDENTS

IN SPRING 2023, I DESIGNED AND TAUGHT PO 505 READINGS IN AMERICAN POLITICS: BLACK POLITICS AND THE POLITICS OF RESILIENCE

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  • Upper-division seminar

  • Overall Rating (averages): 4.43/5 (instructor) / 4.54/5 (course)

  • 17 Enrolled Students

  • 14/17 Evaluation of Instruction (82%)

I think the strengths of the course exist in how the concepts stick with you. I am not someone who is the best student and definitely could have done more of the readings but every time I sat in class the concepts stuck with me and I believe that is the true epitome of what you're supposed to get in a college course. Her interest was in making sure we understood the material and I deeply appreciated it.

I really enjoyed this course and how Dr. Slaughter continuously took our thoughts into consideration in terms of what was working/what wasn't in the structure of the course, which helped improve my learning experience. Dr. Slaughter is one of the best, most engaging professors I've had during my four years in college and is hands down one of the best professors in the poli sci department - I recommend her to all my friends.

IN FALL 2022, I DESIGNED AND TAUGHT pO 308/ AAS 308 THE POLITICS OF RACE AND ETHNICITY.

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  • Upper-division lecture

  • Overall Rating (averages): 3.92/5 (instructor) / 4.14/5 (course)

  • 51 Enrolled Students

  • 37/51 Evaluation of Instruction (72.55%)

The course was very engaging was provided for deep analysis of different issues and a view towards politics that has long been overlooked in academia. Dr. Slaughter is one of the most engaging and fun professors I have had since coming to Boston University, her ability to present topics in information in a respectful yet fun and interesting way made me want to come to class everyday and not only hear her lecture but also contribute as it was made clear to me that it was a safe environment to do so.

The course is super interesting and I learned a lot. The readings were helpful. Prof Slaughter showed a lot of flexibility as the course progressed which I REALLY appreciated/honestly needed. The student presentations were also really enjoyable. Even if I was unable to finish reading for that class the recaps and student presentations were invaluable.

Teaching @ UCLA

I Designed and taught ps 149 Special Topics in American Politics: The Politics of Poverty and Inequality in America during the Summer Session A at UCLA in 2020. Link to Evaluations. Link to Syllabi.

  • An upper-division course adapted for virtual synchronous + asynchronous learning

  • Overall Rating (averages): 7.86/9 (Instructor), 8.29/9 (Course)

  • Overall Rating (median): 9/9 (Instructor), 9/9 (Course)

  • 46 Enrolled Students

  • 7/48 Evaluation of Instruction (14.6%)

  • 23/48 Midterm Evaluation of Instruction (48%)

I definitely think the strengths of this course was the content selected. I have found all of the course material to be valuable and it definitely introduced and enhanced critical thinking, which I believe was the intended purpose. In addition, the lectures were very well prepared and she really did a great job in helping us students engage in the course material by posing us with critical questions to get our thoughts going as well, for example. Overall, an excellent course, and by far one of my favorite in political science and this is my last year! I wish I could have encountered her prior, but I 10/10 recommend peers to take a class with her! I wouldn't say there were weaknesses, and if there were any examined by other students, I would say there were definitely more strengths.

I taught M182 Ethnic Politics: African American Politics during the Summer Session A at UCLA in 2019. Link to evaluations. Link to Syllabi.

  • Upper-division course

  • Overall Rating (averages): 8.54/9 (Instructor), 8.545/9 (Course)

  • Overall Rating (median): 9/9 (Instructor), 9/9 (Course)

  • 19 Enrolled Students

  • 13/19 Evaluation of Instruction (68.4%)

Excerpts from Teaching Evaluation,

Prof. Slaughter is a really great lecturer. She is probably one of the most organized instructors I have had at UCLA. She is also really passionate and excited about what she is teaching, which makes the class more enjoyable. She is also great at encouraging students who don't normally participate to participate.

Professor Slaughter was fantastic! She was my favorite professor and taught my favorite class this term. She is such a great lecturer. She encourages participation, funny, and engaging. I always felt comfortable to speak, answer questions, and share opinions. I have learned much from this course and that is due to her effectiveness to explain the material. Any university would be lucky (especially UCLA) to add her as a lecturer! They would not be let down.

I taught M182 Ethnic Politics: African American Politics during the Summer Session C at UCLA in 2018.

  • Upper-division course

  • Overall Rating (averages): 7.55/9 (Instructor), 7.85/9 (Course)

  • Overall Rating (median): 8/9 (Instructor), 7.85/9 (Course)

  • 41 Enrolled Students

  • 33/41 Evaluation of Instruction (80.49%)

Excerpts from Teaching Evaluation,

I have really enjoyed taking this course. Though the class is lecture-based, Professor Slaughter often stops and opens the floor to discussion thus allowing the class to engage in academic discourse. I've learned so much these few weeks & think that a course on African-American politics is essential...especially now. Thank you!

I really enjoyed the class. I feel that what I learned was very meaningful and important for my major and all other aspects of my life. I hope to use this information to impact and change peoples lives for the better. The pace was fast and the material was dense but it is expected for a summer course. The organization and assignments where excellent and very fair.

I really enjoyed learning more information about this topic due to my interest that I possessed already coming into the course. I do feel as though, for exams, the material tested for students was too specific. Though subjects were discussed, the specificity of the questions were so specific that it was difficult to answer certain questions. Overall, I enjoyed the course!!

Professor Slaughter has been one of my favorite professors. She is very well organized and genuinely likes what she is teaching and is very passionate about. She is also concerned about student retention and if we are understanding the material given that she has spent a lot of time on this topic. If I could I would take this class over again! I really don't see any weaknesses. She truly cares about the topic and her students.

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