Teaching

Instructor, University of Memphis

• Introduction to Macroeconomics

  • Terms: Fall 2024, Summer 2025

  • Recipient of FCBE Outstanding Economics Graduate Student Award.

  • Student Evaluation of Teaching Effectiveness (SETE) Score: 4.4/5, 4.9/5

  • Course Description (ECON 2010-002, ECON 2010-M50/D50): This introductory course explores the fundamental concepts of macroeconomics - the branch of economics that covers economy wide issues such as GDP, economic growth, employment, inflation, monetary systems, long-run economics vs. short-run economics, etc.  As such, this course provides students with the tools necessary to understand the workings of a national economy. 

• Introduction to Microeconomics

  • Terms: Fall 2025

  • Course Description (ECON 2020-005, ECON 2020-M50/D50): Microeconomics is the branch of economic analysis focusing on the theory (and application) of the behavior of individual economic agents (decision makers). Theory abstracts from reality. In effect, a good understanding of the institutions and how the various market actors make decisions should help students understand how to apply microeconomic theory to practical life situations and how to make logical inferences using the scientific method. 

• Selected Comments:

"She was very knowledgeable and overall respectful when answering questions. Very nice persona which made her more approachable to ask questions.", "Great communication - Answers all questions asked in a respectful and informative manner - Encourages all students to do their best." "The instructor was very thorough and explained everything really well and concise. Her lectures allowed me to already understand the material before reading further on the course material. It felt like she really wanted us to learn and be able to use the information from the course."

"She was an awesome professor she always made sure to ask if we actually understood the material she was going over and explained it in multiple ways so others could understand it better." "She is very positive, nice and patient. In class, when we don't understand certain topics in class, she takes time to make sure we understand that we get the subject. She is very patient, and understands when we don't understand something in class."

"Some positive characteristics or strengths of the course instructor include: 1. Clear and effective communication of concepts. 2. Engaging and interactive teaching methods. 3. Availability and willingness to assist students outside of class. 4. Ability to break down complex topics into understandable parts. 5. Encouraging a positive and inclusive learning environment. 6. Providing constructive feedback to aid in student improvement. 7. Demonstrating enthusiasm and passion for the subject matter."

"I really appreciated the different ways of her teaching! Especially the YouTube videos of her actually teaching rather than solely relying on a PowerPoint." "Amazing course and wish I could have as my professor for all of my classes." "I'm so glad I took this class. In my many years (43) on this earth, I haven't encountered many instructors like Dr. Olarewaju, and I mean that in the most complementary way."

Teaching Assistant, University of Memphis

Graduate Courses

• • Economic Forecasting sections

    • • ECON 4120/6120-001: Instructor - Dr Albert Okunade (Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025)

• • Health Care Economics 

    • • ECON 4740/6740-001: Instructor - Dr Albert Okunade (Fall 2022, Fall 2024)

• • Applied Healthcare Economics

    • • ECON 8711-001: Instructor - Dr Albert Okunade (Spring 2024)

Undergraduate Courses

• • Introduction to Microeconomics sections

    • • ECON 2020-003: Instructor - Dr Jake Organ (Spring 2025)

      • ECON 2020-005: Instructor - Dr Albert Okunade (Spring 2025)

      • ECON 2020-003: Instructor - Dr Sumant Rai (Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023)

      • ECON 2020-004: Instructor - Dr Albert Okunade (Spring 2022, Spring 2023) 

      • ECON 2020-004: Instructor - Dr Sumant Rai (Fall 2022)

• • Introduction to Macroeconomics sections

    • • ECON 2010-001: Instructor - Dr Jake Organ (Spring 2024)

      • ECON 2010-002: Instructor - Dr Jake Organ (Spring 2024)

      • ECON 2010-003: Instructor - Dr Jake Organ (Fall 2023)

      • ECON 2010-001: Instructor - Dr Sumant Rai (Spring 2023)

      • ECON 2010-002: Instructor - Dr Sumant Rai (Spring 2023)

      • ECON 2010-004: Instructor - Dr Albert Okunade (Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Fall 2024)

      • ECON 2010-001: Instructor - Dr Sumant Rai (Spring 2022)

      • ECON 2010-002: Instructor - Dr Sumant Rai (Spring 2022)

      • ECON 2010-003: Instructor - Dr Sumant Rai (Fall 2022)

• • Urban Economics

    • • ECON 4220-001: Instructor - Dr Albert Okunade (Fall 2023, Fall 2025)