Travis (Xiaoyu) Zhao

Teaching

My teaching emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning: students in my courses build live models, work through case studies grounded in real markets, and connect classroom material to the questions practitioners actually face. My industry experience and CFA background inform both the material and the mentoring I offer students preparing for careers in finance.

Instructor of Record

Course Term Format Rating
FIN 304 — Financial Modeling Fall 2023 In person 4.7/5.0
FIN 304 — Financial Modeling Spring 2024 In person 4.8/5.0
FIN 405 — International Finance Fall 2024 In person 4.7/5.0
FIN 304 — Financial Modeling Spring 2025 In person 4.5/5.0
FIN 304 — Financial Modeling Fall 2025 Online 5.0/5.0

Substitute Instructor

Teaching Assistant