Leadership

Lead, Graduate Quantitative Methods Center, UC Riverside

• Mentoring a team of five junior quantitative experts.
• Responsible for smoothly running the organization by serving as administrator.
• Helping graduate students and post-docs with quantitative research methods.
• Conducting workshops to teach Factor Models, Time Series Analysis, and Quantitative Finance.

Classroom Teaching at University of California, Riverside

• Primary Course Instructor, Dept. of Economics, UC Riverside. (Reviews2023, Reviews2024)
• Teaching Assistant for Econometric Theory: PhD Level Course. (Syllabus, Reviews)
• Teaching Assistant for The Stock Market Course. (Reviews2021, Reviews2023)

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

• General Secretary (Financial Affairs), Students’ Affairs Council (2014-2015)
• Class Representative, Dept. of Electrical Engineering (2012-2015)

Selected Comments from Students on My Classroom Teaching at UC Riverside

• “Thank you for teaching us Econ 107 empirical problems, state, and a little bit about Python machine learning. I will definitely use one or more of those skills in the future. Good luck on everything.”

• “The instructor was overall very kind with grading. I really liked how the class is based on programming in R using data analysis. This is great because the market is full of these types of roles, and he is pretty much helping us obtain skills used in the real world. I would recommend him to other students if he were a TA. Thank you for reading.”

• “The instructor was not only effective in teaching material that was directly applicable to the course but also aided us in acquiring some important skills for the job market as they pertained to the lecture material.”

• “Rajveer was a great TA. He was very knowledgeable with the use of STATA and how to solve econometrics problems. His guidance during our lab sessions was very helpful and instrumental in my success as a student in this course.”

• “I liked how the TA helped clarify concepts covered in class and explained the mathematical significance and the reason why we do our economic math in a particular manner. He made sure that we all understood and took time to answer questions and clarify answers. Inclusion of real-world examples and asking for responses from the class to engage in the discussion section helped me learn better. I overall had a great experience with this TA and his patience. Thank you!!”

• “Mr. Jat is an effective teaching assistant. He goes over the material in a clear and easy manner. It is easy to comprehend what he is talking about. He is knowledgeable on what he is talking about and goes out of his way to make sure students understand him. I wish him all the best in his future endeavors! Thank you for all that you have done!”

• “The TA’s approachability and responsiveness were outstanding, offering timely and constructive feedback on homework assignments. This feedback was crucial for reinforcing key concepts and improving my understanding. The TA also created an engaging and supportive learning environment, encouraging active participation and making sure all students felt comfortable asking questions. Overall, the TA’s effective teaching skills and dedication significantly contributed to my success in the course. His methods were highly effective and greatly appreciated.”

• “Jat was a great TA. He made sure we were on track by asking us questions, engaging in the conversation, and making sure that students were ready for the final. He answered all the questions we had, and he welcomed the participation. This TA is the first TA I had so far that actually conducts discussions, unlike other TAs who show up, write on the board, and leave. Thank you, Jat.”

• “He took his time explaining and was patient with the students. He carefully went through every important topic needed and did it with great attitude.”

• “Prof. Rajveer Jat has demonstrated excellent teaching skills and deep academic knowledge during this semester. He not only possesses solid knowledge of economics but also has the ability to impart complex concepts to students in a concise and easy-to-understand manner. In the classroom, he stimulated students’ interest and encouraged them to actively participate in discussions and reflections through vivid case studies and his own research methodology in agriculture.”