Assistant Professor Of English resume example

• Teacher of composition and critical thinking at Los Medanos College
• Provided a variety of reading materials for students to exercise close reading skills that allowed them to analyze and evaluate topics later to be used in writing coherent, thesis- driven essays
• Contextualized readings in texts to student’s personal experiences to get them critically thinking about connections between world and self
• Worked in small groups to get students comfortable with discussing sensitive and sometimes personal topics with peers in order to allow them to express themselves as well as consider other diverse perspectives
• Invited and encouraged thinking by not presuming everyone has the same ideas.
• Compiled multidimensional cultural and educational resources for students to expand knowledge of key topics beyond classroom limitations.
• Educated students about foreign cultures through immersive activities.
• Selected and revised course curricula to meet current instructional demands.
• Adapted teaching strategies to different student learning styles and skill levels.
• Reviewed student work and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
• Made difficult concepts understandable to students.
• Explored deeper meanings behind texts through lively classroom discussions and challenging essay assignments.
• Attended professional development training to improve knowledge and skills.
• Created and implemented lesson plans, modifying for differences in student learning styles.
• Designed challenging course to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
• Customized innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences.

English 800 Series: Intensive Learning Experience, East Bay

• Prepared students for college level English courses through exploration of challenging texts, exercises, and sophisticated critical thinking
• Worked closely with fellow faculty to discuss students’ challenges and methods to assist their academic growth
• Designed and facilitated workshops on organization, structure, and creative writing techniques
• Worked one-on-one and in small groups with students in need of assistance with academic papers, creative works, and personal statement letters

English 1001: College Writing I

• Developed teaching assignments that focused on in-depth reading and critical analysis
• Held weekly conferences to work with students individually to assist them with their essays
• Worked with students on organization and time management skills
• Assisted students in developing public speaking skills to prepare them for making presentations

• Coordinated overall office activities and workflow; performed administrative detail, such as scheduling activities related to assigned program responsibility; coordinated activities to ensure timely submission of documents or information that may be required of several staff personnel to complete a major project
• Proofread typed or printed work and checked records and reports for grammatical construction, completeness, clerical and typing accuracy, and for compliance with established standards and special instruction
• Responded to questions regarding departmental policies, procedures, and practices, ensuring the appropriate distribution and release of information designated as confidential.
• Compiled and produced presentations and reports as directed by leadership team.
• Collaborated with management staff in meetings, took meticulous notes and distributed minutes to attendees.
• Facilitated trainings around equity and working with diverse populations.
• Cultivated relationships with other government agencies to promote collaborations to enhance overall work product.
• Conducted research, compiled and typed statistical reports, synthesized information and provided excellent communication to disseminate information throughout organization.
• Created, documented and implemented administrative processes to reduce process gaps and effectively train team members in proper protocols.
• Responded to customer issues to provide immediate resolution and improve retention.
• Exceeded specific team goals by partnering with staff to share and implement best practices.
• Created and implemented new organizational and recordkeeping processes for notes, records and confidential documents.
• Worked with District Attorney's office and helped to coordinate interdepartmental interactions to streamline and enhance company efficiency.