Angela J. Wolfe
Havre de Grace,MD
Summary
Passionate educator with 20+ years of teaching experience in Political Science and World Languages. Successfully creates innovative course materials and delivers engaging lectures to promote student learning and foster collaborative environments. Adaptable and outgoing, excels at connecting with diverse students and thriving in different academic settings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Associate Professor of Political Science
University Of Maryland Global Campus
06.2024 - Current
- Instruct two online or hybrid political science courses of approximately 20-25 students.
- Frequently monitor online student progress and participation and provide timely and comprehensive feedback to student assignments and assessments.
- Integrate a variety of challenging and engaging face to face activities to complement online course components.
Co-Academic Director Global Diplomacy Program
University Of Delaware
06.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with staff to provide a quality six-week academic program to deepen participant knowledge of the formulation and implementation of US foreign policy.
- Facilitated discussions among participants and invited speakers many of whom are distinguished professors.
- Presented a lecture alongside tenured, experienced colleagues.
High School Spanish Teacher
Saint Marks High School
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Employed a variety of instructional strategies and methods to teach Spanish classes to students in grades 9-12 including honors and college prep.
- Participated in ongoing planning, development, and evaluation of curriculum with departmental colleagues.
- Planned a variety of field trips, celebrations, workshops and cooking opportunities to promote an appreciation of the diversity of Spanish-speaking culture.
High School Spanish Teacher
The John Carroll School
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instructional methods accordingly.
- Established a positive learning environment by setting clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management strategies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects that reinforced Spanish language skills across multiple subject areas.
Adjunct Professor of Political Science
University Of Delaware
02.2015 - 05.2020
- Taught courses in Comparative Politics, International Relations and American Government providing instruction to up 228 undergraduate students
- Conducted formal and informal evaluations of teaching methods and course materials to make adjustments that increased student satisfaction
- Increased class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment
Visiting Assistant Professor
Washington College
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Taught multiple sections of the an introductory course on World Politics, and a seminar-style course entitled, "Theories of Peace and Conflict."
- Developed and successfully implemented a course that explored the positive and negative political effects of globalization.
- Assessed student performance through regular quizzes, tests, essays, and classroom participation.
Graduate Teaching Instructor
University Of Delaware
02.2007 - 12.2012
- Taught a wide-range of courses, on an as-needed basis, including introductory courses, upper level courses and original courses I developed in Comparative Politics and International Relations.
- Offered office hours and one-on-one meetings with students to provide additional support and guidance to students.
- Served as a mentor for graduate student teaching assistants and partnered with teaching assistants to keep accurate records of student performance and progress.
Education
Ph.D. - Political Science And International Relations
University of Delaware
Newark, DEMaster of Arts - Political Science And International Relations
University of Delaware
Newark, DEBachelor of Arts - International Studies And Spanish
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WVSkills
- Clear communicator and confident presenter to effectively inform students in a way that is succinct and comprehensible
- Strong organizational skills to ensure course materials including syllabi, assignments and other documents are easily obtainable and coherent
- Collaborative team player to work efficiently with colleagues to create course guidelines, modify curriculum and set departmental goals
- Adept at using technology to facilitate and enhance student learning and able to quickly learn the use of new software systems
- Patient, adaptable and considerate when meeting with students to discuss their academic progress or any course concerns
- Innovative educator that consistently looks for ways to improve upon student learning and teaching effectiveness through course evaluations and informal feedback
Accomplishments
- "We are Experiencing Democratic Backsliding Everywhere, Will Democracy Start Making a Comeback?" Newlines Institute, January 2025
- “Countering Anti-Gender Backlash: the Cases of Vermont and Mississippi," (In Progress).
- “Costa Rican Feminism: the Dissolution or Diversification of a Movement,” (In Progress).
- "Implementing Collaborative Learning Methods in the Political Science Classroom,”Journal of Political Science Education 8, no. 4 (2012): 420-432.
- “Southern Border Report,” Center for International Policy America’s Program, February 9, 2016.
Timeline
Adjunct Associate Professor of Political Science
University Of Maryland Global Campus
06.2024 - Current
High School Spanish Teacher
Saint Marks High School
08.2021 - 06.2024
Co-Academic Director Global Diplomacy Program
University Of Delaware
06.2021 - Current
High School Spanish Teacher
The John Carroll School
08.2020 - 06.2021
Adjunct Professor of Political Science
University Of Delaware
02.2015 - 05.2020
Visiting Assistant Professor
Washington College
08.2013 - 05.2014
Graduate Teaching Instructor
University Of Delaware
02.2007 - 12.2012
Ph.D. - Political Science And International Relations
University of Delaware
Master of Arts - Political Science And International Relations
University of Delaware
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies And Spanish
West Virginia University
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