Assistant Service
Resume:
Helma de Vries-Jordan, Ph.D.
Gettysburg College, Department of Political Science, 300 North Washington Street, Campus Box 406, Gettysburg, PA 17325
tel. 717-***-**** ******************@*****.*** www.helmadevriesjordan.com
Profile
Proven expertise in international affairs, research, and higher education
Intercultural competency and experience living, studying and conducting research abroad
Highly reliable, detail-oriented self-starter who multi-tasks and delivers results under pressure
Excellent analytical, writing, communication, research, and interpersonal skills
Collegial and diplomatic team-player who prioritizes professionalism
Demonstrates discretion and sensitivity to confidential issues
Professional Experience
TEACHING, ADMINISTRATION, AND EVENT-PLANNING
9 years of university-level teaching experience, including both public and private institutions ranging from small liberal
arts colleges to large research institutions, supervising classes ranging from 12 to 50 students
Taught coursework in Comparative Politics, International Relations, American Politics, and Research Methods
Conducted department website maintenance and other administrative work (e.g., course proposals, meeting minutes)
Coordinated over a dozen lectures, panels, and University Hour events, involving audiences of 100 to 300 people
Organized multiple field trips focused on international affairs and career education, involving dozens of participants
DEPARTMENTAL AND UNIVERSITY SERVICE
Member of multiple departmental and university-wide committees focused on hiring, retention, strategic planning
implementation, support services, event planning, peace and human rights, and international studies
Advisor to student organizations: political science honor society, pre-law society, and peace and human rights club
Academic advisor to several hundred students
Mentor to students who have successfully applied for graduate school, law school, fellowships, and scholarships
RESEARCH AND WRITING
Co-authored a chapter published in Oxford Handbook of Comparative Politics (2007) with Dr. Mark Lichbach
Contributed to the preparation of a report for Journey Home, Inc. targeted to press, government officials, and the public
Simultaneously managed multiple research projects, presenting over a dozen papers at professional conferences
Trained and supervised students and research assistants, collaborating with several students on papers
Designed and administered a cross-national survey of protesters, supervised data entry, and analyzed data
Used content analysis and narrative analysis to examine news coverage and internet content
Employment History
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE
Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science, 2012 present
EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY
Assistant Professor of Political Science, 2008 2012
EDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICE
AP Reader of Comparative Government and Politics Exam, 2011 and 2012
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
Teaching Assistant Professor of Political Science, 2007 2008
LAFAYETTE COLLEGE
Visiting Instructor of Government and Law, 2006 2007
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Adjunct Faculty of Political Science, 2004 2006
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK
Harrison Fellow, Harrison Program on the Future Global Agenda, 2005 2006
Summer and Winter Term Instructor of Government and Politics, 2004 2006
Research Assistant, Dr. Mark Lichbach and Dr. Christian Davenport, 2001 2005
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Helma de Vries-Jordan, Ph.D.
Gettysburg College, Department of Political Science, 300 North Washington Street, Campus Box 406, Gettysburg, PA 17325
tel. 717-***-**** ******************@*****.*** www.helmadevriesjordan.com
Education
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK
Ph.D., Government and Politics, December 19, 2007
M.A., Government and Politics, May 21, 2006
GPA: 3.714 /4.0, Concentrations: Comparative Politics and Methodology
INTER-UNIVERSITY CONSORTIUM FOR POLITICAL AND SOCIAL RESEARCH (ICPSR)
Summer Program in Quantitative Methods of Social Research, 2002 and 2003
THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY
B.A., Psychology, May 11, 2001
GPA: 3.760/4.0, Magna Cum Laude, Dean s List (6 of 6 semesters), Honor s Program
TILBURG UNIVERSITY, THE NETHERLANDS
Junior Year Study Abroad, August 1999-June 2000
Honors and Additional Qualifications
AWARDS AND GRANTS
Awarded Harrison Fellowship, ECSU Travel Grant, and ECSU Curriculum Development Grant
Received Service-Learning Award for HIV/AIDS Awareness Campaign conducted with students and local non-profits
Mentored over a dozen students who were successfully awarded student research grants and scholarships
Developed a database of grant opportunities for research in international affairs
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dual citizenship (U.S. and Dutch)
Co-organized a 2010 study tour to Jamaica focused on sustainable development and service-learning
Conducted cross-national field research involving interviews with activists and surveys with protesters in Europe
Participated in a junior year study abroad program at Tilburg University, the Netherlands as an undergraduate
Extensive travel in Western and Eastern European states, New Zealand, Canada, and Jamaica
LANGUAGES
English (native fluency)
Dutch (native fluency, passed the Dutch State Exam and taught Dutch courses at the University of Maryland)
French (highly fluent, tutored French conversation at The College of New Jersey)
SOFTWARE
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access), Adobe Contribute
Educational: Moodle, Blackboard, WebCT Vista, Banner
Statistical: STATA, SPSS, R (Basic)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Political Science Association
International Studies Association
Midwest Political Science Association
References
Dr. William Newell, Department Chair ******@*********.*** 860-***-****
Dr. Nicole Krassas, Professor of Political Science ********@*********.*** 860-***-****
Dr. Anna Kirchmann, Professor of History **********@*********.*** 860-***-****
Dr. Ken Conca, Professor, School of International Service *****@********.*** 202-***-****
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