Olaolu Awolola
Rosedale,MD
Summary
Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Trained in attendance, assessment and grading requirements.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Course Instructor, Department of History
Morgan State University
08.2025 - Current
- Implemented assessment strategies to evaluate student performance and improve curriculum effectiveness.
- Facilitated interactive discussions to promote critical thinking and collaborative learning among students.
- Analyzed student feedback to refine course materials and instructional methods for improved outcomes.
- Consistently monitored student progress using formative assessment tools, adjusting instruction as necessary to maximize achievement potential.
- Drew upon African Diaspora History teaching experience and advanced education to function as resource to faculty and students.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Introduction to African Diaspora (TA, Instructor)
Morgan State University
01.2023 - Current
Teaching Assistant, Department of History
Morgan State University
08.2023 - 05.2025
Intern Executive
Maryland Department of Transportation, Office of Cultural Resources
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted in cataloging cultural resources for public access and preservation.
- Conducted research on historical sites to support departmental initiatives and projects.
- Maintained accurate records of cultural resource documentation for future reference and analysis.
- Handles inquiries regarding Maryland roadside historical markers
Research Consultant
Centre for Social Policy and Labor Research
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Presented findings at conferences, effectively communicating complex information to diverse audiences.
- Conducted literature reviews to identify best practices in social policy research methodologies.
Graduate Researcher
Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Dissertation: Politics of Labor Ideological Changes and Social Exclusion within the Nigerian Informal Sector, 1912–1960
- Mentored undergraduate researchers on data collection techniques and analytical approaches.
- Led interdisciplinary teams in conducting fieldwork, ensuring adherence to ethical research practices and standards.
- Mentored undergraduate students on research techniques, fostering their professional development in academia.
Research Assistant
African History Unit, University of Ibadan
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Contributed to the publication of research articles in peer-reviewed journals, showcasing expertise in various topics.
- Facilitated cross-disciplinary research collaborations, broadening scope and impact of research findings.
- Enhanced research accuracy by meticulously organizing and analyzing data sets.
History and Civic Education, Grades 7–12
International School, University of Ibadan
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Provided constructive feedback to enhance student understanding and performance.
- Evaluated student assignments for accuracy and adherence to academic standards.
- Maintained detailed records of student performance and grading outcomes.
- Improved student performance by providing constructive feedback on assignments and tests.
Nigerian, East & Central African, European, and Nile Valley History
Niger State College of Education, Minna
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Facilitated classroom discussions and supported student engagement through innovative teaching methods.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, offering constructive feedback to foster academic growth.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Education
Ph.D. In-view (ABD) - African Diaspora History
Morgan State University
03-2026
M.A. - African Studies (African History)
University of Ibadan
01-2014
B.A. (Ed.) - History (Upper Division, Second Class Honors)
Obafemi Awolowo University
01-2009
Skills
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Teaching strategies
- Motivational techniques
- Online teaching
- Subject matter expertise
- Feedback provision
- Cultural history
- Classroom management
- Verbal and written communication
Affiliations
- American Historical Association (AHA)
- Organization of American Historians (OAH)
- African Studies Association (ASA)
- Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH)
- National Council for Black Studies (NCBS)
- Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations (SHAFR)
AWARDS AND HONORS
Reviewers Merit Award, International Review of Interdisciplinary Sciences (IRJIS), 2025, Graduating Class Academic Award (Top 5), Department of History, Obafemi Awolowo University, 2009, Award of Excellence, Journal of History, Students’ Historical Society of Nigeria, OAU, 2007
PUBLICATIONS
- Edo, V. O., & Awolola, O. O. (2020). Ekimogun: A perspective of modern cultural festival and community development. In Festschrift in honor of Adegboyega Ajayi (pp. 131–144). John Archers Publishers.
- Awolola, O. O. (2016). Changing position and impact of colonial rule on kingship crises: A case of Timi Agbale Palace, Ede land. Journal of Postgraduate Students, University of Lagos, 2(4), 8–15.
- Awolola, O. O. (2012). Globalization and ICT resources utilization in university education. Journal of Art and Education (JOLAE), 4(3), 21–27.
- Awolola, O. O. (2009). Underdevelopment in Africa since the 1960s. Journal of Students’ Historical Society of Nigeria, 2(2), 59–63.
- Awolola, O. O. (2007). European scramble for African territories. Journal of Students’ Historical Society of Nigeria, 1(1).
- Awolola, O. O. (2018). Modern cultural festivals as a tool for African diaspora in homeland development: A case of Ekimogun festival. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com
- Association for the Study of African American Life and History, 110th Annual Conference, Atlanta, Sept 2025
- African Studies Association, 68th Annual Meeting, Atlanta, Nov 2025
- Organization of American Historians, Annual Conference, Chicago, Apr 2025
- International Trade Union Confederation–Africa New Year School, Lomé, Togo, Feb 2020
- European Conference on Arts and Humanities, Brighton, UK, Jul 2017
Timeline
Course Instructor, Department of History
Morgan State University
08.2025 - Current
Intern Executive
Maryland Department of Transportation, Office of Cultural Resources
05.2024 - 08.2024
Teaching Assistant, Department of History
Morgan State University
08.2023 - 05.2025
Introduction to African Diaspora (TA, Instructor)
Morgan State University
01.2023 - Current
Research Consultant
Centre for Social Policy and Labor Research
01.2013 - 01.2017
Graduate Researcher
Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan
01.2012 - 01.2014
Research Assistant
African History Unit, University of Ibadan
01.2012 - 01.2014
History and Civic Education, Grades 7–12
International School, University of Ibadan
01.2012 - 01.2014
Nigerian, East & Central African, European, and Nile Valley History
Niger State College of Education, Minna
01.2011 - 01.2012
M.A. - African Studies (African History)
University of Ibadan
B.A. (Ed.) - History (Upper Division, Second Class Honors)
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ph.D. In-view (ABD) - African Diaspora History
Morgan State University
WORKS IN PROGRESS
- Awolola, O. O. (in preparation). From NPU to WASU: Nigerian diasporic associations and the transnational networks of anti-colonial struggle, 1924–1960.
- Awolola, O. O. (in preparation). Diasporic solidarities and the reconfiguration of social associations into vehicles of political struggle in colonial Nigeria.
- Awolola, O. O. (in preparation). Labour, migration, and identity in African diaspora history.
PEER REVIEW ACTIVITY
- Number of Reviews Completed: 31+
- Journals Reviewed For:
- International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)
- International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS)
- International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)