He became interested in helping students learn as a part of his graduate economics training at the University of California, Irvine, where he worked as a teaching assistant and teaching associate (2004-2007) in the School of Social Sciences. He subsequently was a part-time instructor (2008-2009) at Glendale Community College and Pasadena Community College before his full-time position at Moreno Valley College. Edward's teaching has been influenced by the community of educators working to improve student learning in economics (many of whom are listed here on the SERC website). Currently, Edward is a Ph.D. candidate in the Urban Education Policy program in the Rossier School of Education at the University of Southern California.