Adjunct Professor Political Science and or U.S. Government
Resume:
PATRICK FLENNIKEN
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR- UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, POLITICAL SCIENCE, AND TEXAS GOVERNMENT
**********@*****.*** 210-***-**** Dallas, Texas
Year 2025-2026
Resume & CV
Summary
Effective adjunct professor that relates subjects and disciplines to meet the current modern times. An adjunct professor that helps the student create their own worldview and thinking in an era of profound changes in our society. Bringing six years of College and University experience along with thirty years teaching of AP/Dual Credit courses in the Texas high school public systems.
Skills
Proficient in Canvas, Blackboard and Google Classroom platforms.
Oral and Written Communications
Relationship Building with Staff and Faculty
Building Rapport with Students
Former Sponsor of Mock Trial and Model UN
Organizational Skills
Team Building
Friendly and Positive Attitude
Creator & Organizer of Supreme Court Simulations
Former Sponsor of Junior Statesman of America
Experience
Adjunct Professor of Federal & Texas Government/Political Science Collin College - McKinney, TX 06/2022 - 2025
Fostered student commitment to lifelong learning by connecting course material to current social and economic issues.
Demonstrated continued commitment to undergraduate teaching through full participation in college community.
Maintained schedule of office hours to assist students and offer educational support.
Fostered students' commitment to lifelong learning by connecting course materials to broader themes and current events.
Advised and mentored undergraduate students to promote success and academic progress.
Adhered to and promoted university standards for academic achievement and community enrichment.
Developed quizzes, exams and assignments to measure student progress and comprehension.
Created and implemented course agenda, lesson plans and activities to meet course objectives.
Used variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.
Lectured and communicated effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.
Provided student feedback regarding areas in need of improvement and provided additional learning resources.
Helped develop a Supreme Court Simulation contest
Adjunct Positions at Collin College
1.Collin College- Wylie Campus- Adult Students – U.S. Government & Political Science, Texas Government
2.Collin College- McKinney Campus- Adult Students- U.S. Government & Political Science, Texas Government
3.Collin College- Plano Campus- Adult Students- U.S. Government & Political Science, Texas Government
4.Collin College- Frisco Campus- Adult Students- U.S. Government & Political Science, Texas Government
5.Collin College- Technical Campus- Adult Students- U.S. Government & Political Science, Texas Government
6.Collin College- Rockwall High School – The Burton Center – Dual Credit- U.S. Government & Political Science, Texas Government
7.Collin College- Allen High School- Dual Credit- U.S. Government & Political Science, Texas Government
8.Collin College- Hebron High School- Dual Credit- U.S. Government & Political Science, Texas Government
9.Collin College- McKinney High School- Dual Credit- U.S. Government & Political Science, Texas Government
10.Collin College- The Colony High School- Dual Credit- U.S. Government & Political Science, Texas Government
Adjunct Professor of Federal Government & Political Science Hallmark University - San Antonio, TX 01/2020 - 02/2022
Taught Introduction to Political Science in both online and virtual settings.
Lectured and communicated effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.
Created and implemented course agenda, lesson plans and activities to meet course objectives.
Created course materials and developed online and in-class discussion topics, lectures and presentations.
Facilitated group discussions, encouraging students to address class concepts to increase understanding.
Helped develop a Supreme Court Simulation contest
Adjunct Professor of Federal Government & Texas Government Northwest Vista College, St. Phillips College, & San Antonio College, Alamo Community College District - San Antonio, Texas 09/2020 - 02/2022
Taught Introduction to Government and Texas Government in online and virtual settings.
Lectured and communicated effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.
Created and implemented course agenda, lesson plans and activities to meet course objectives.
Created course materials and developed online and in-class discussion topics, lectures and presentations.
Facilitated group discussions, encouraging students to address class concepts to increase understanding.
Dual Credit/AP Government/Economics Instructor San Antonio I.S.D. - San Antonio, TX 08/2021 - 12/2022
Instructed seniors at Brackenridge high school in the Dual Credit program. This program was in coordination with St. Philips College in the Alamo Community College District. I taught Dual Credit U.S. Government and Texas Government.
Taught in the Advanced Placement program in the area of U.S. Government and Macroeconomics.
Dual Credit/AP World Geography Instructor Ingram I.S.D - Ingram, TX 08/2019 - 07/2020
Taught AP World Geography.
Collaborated with colleagues to share ideas and research.
Developed innovative methods of instruction related to geography course content and class objectives.
Dual Credit/AP Instructor Northside I.S.D. - San Antonio, TX 08/2001 - 07/2019
Taught 12 years at Warren high school in the area of AP U.S. Government and Macroeconomics.
Taught 5 years at Holmes high school in the area of AP U.S. Government, Texas Government and Macroeconomics.
Taught 2 years at Stevenson middle school in the area of U.S. history.
Texas History Instructor Round Rock I.S.D. - Round Rock, TX 08/2000 - 07/2001
Taught Texas history at Grisham middle school.
Maintained student development records and focused on meeting improvement goals.
Controlled classroom behavior through clearly established etiquette guidelines.
Assigned tests, quizzes and group projects to assess growth of historical knowledge.
Social Studies Curriculum Specialist Edgewood I.S.D. - San Antonio, TX 08/1999 - 07/2000
Managed and led 2 high schools, 4 middle schools, and 13 elementary schools in the area of Social Studies Curriculum. This was in the Edgewood I.S.D..
Improved student learning by defining and articulating learning outcomes and analyzing performance metrics and measurements.
Defined and articulated learning outcomes, measurements, performance metrics and changes to improve student learning.
Worked with school administrators to determine course needs and set frameworks.
Psychology/Sociology Instructor San Antonio I.S.D. - San Antonio, Texas 08/1998 - 07/1999
Taught Psychology and Sociology courses at Thomas Jefferson high school at the Leadership, Government, and Diplomacy Academy.
Created and implemented lesson plans, modifying for differences in student learning styles.
Attended professional development training to improve knowledge and skills.
Customized innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences.
Designed challenging course to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
Reading Specialist & Texas History Instructor Harlandale I.S.D. - San Antonio, Texas 08/1992 - 07/1998
Taught Reading and remediated students who were low performers. Taught Texas history at Leal middle school.
Prepared and utilized materials for one-on-one and group instruction.
Developed and deepened successful relationships with teachers in order to provide optimal support.
Established clear plans with each student and collaborated closely to achieve targets.
Completed and reviewed assessments to developed customized improvement plans.
Education
Liberty University Lynchburg, Virginia Expected in 09/2025
ABD: DPP: Doctor of Public Policy (Cognate Foreign Policy)
Liberty University Lynchburg, Virginia 09/2019
Master of Science: Political Science
The University of Texas At San Antonio San Antonio, Texas 08/1997
Master of Arts: Educational Leadership
The University of Texas At El Paso El Paso, Texas 05/1992
Bachelor of Science: Kinesiology/Education
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References
Dr. Kyle G. Bellue, Ed.D.- Collin College Associate Dean, Academic Affairs.
2200 W. University Drive, McKinney, TX 75071
(o) 972-***-**** (c) 571-***-****
Email: *******@******.***
Dr. Cheall O’Quinn – Collin College Academic Dean, Supervisor at Plano Campus
2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX 75074
(c) 972-***-****
Email: *******@******.***
Andrea Szlachtowski – Collin College Academic Dean, Supervisor at McKinney Campus
2200 W. University Drive, McKinney, TX 75071
(o)972-***-****
Email: *************@******.***
Dr. Meredith Martin – Collin College Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Workforce, Supervisor at Frisco Campus
9700 Wade Blvd., Frisco, TX 75035
(o) 972-***-****
Email: *******@******.***
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