Teaching 

Teaching Experience 

Bentley University, Lecturer

Principles of Macroeconomics Spring 2024

Principles of Microeconomics Fall 2022-present

Economic Modeling of Policy Evaluation Fall 2023

Economics of Race and Gender Spring 2023



Clark University, Instructor

Economics and the World Economy Spring 2022

Economics and the World Economy Fall 2021

Economics and the World Economy                                    Spring 2021

Principles of Microeconomics                                              Fall 2020


Student Feedback  

Average instructor rating at Bentley: 5.57/6


"Professor Adkins explains everything thoroughly and wants everyone to understand the material."


"I really enjoyed micro with Adkins. She had a variety of activities that made learning easier and hands on."


"Professor's enthusiasm for making sure we learn and understand the material. I liked how she gave useful learning opportunities such as jeopardy, practice problems, and quizzes."


"I like the comfortable environment established by Professor Adkins. I also liked the enthusiasm & care she shows for all of her students & their learning. "



Average instructor rating at Clark: 4.3/5


"Bright, passionate, and helpful"


"Very nice. Helpful, intelligent, a bit quirky in the way a good professor has to be. Able to present information clearly and answer questions well. Provided time for discussion in class and between students."


"Professor Adkins was kind and helpful to students, and she was knowledgeable about the subject. She was available outside of class and happy to explain concepts to students in class and during office hours, and she was encouraging of students. She was always able to present material clearly through lectures."


"Professor Adkins is a very understanding professor. I greatly appreciated her flexibility and helpfulness. She is very reasonable, and does her best to help her students succeed."


"Incredibly enthusiastic and knowledgeable instructor, who always encourages questions and debate, alongside always employing numerous examples to deconstruct difficult concepts. She really contributed towards making Econ 010 my favorite class, and she's just been incredibly helpful throughout."


"I found the course enjoyable and it helped me to realize that I may want to be an economics major."