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Jessica Claire
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Summary
Graduate student and TA at American University with excellent critical analysis and research skills pertaining to literary works. Enthusiastic about continuing her career in English Literature and dedicated to working hard to achieve her goal of becoming an English Professor. Always positive and reliable and works extremely well with others.
Education
Bachelor of Arts: English Language & Literature, Expected in Jun 2015
Bogazici University - Istanbul,
GPA:
  • English Language & Literature Came in 152nd place out of over 10,000 students in the Foreign Language section of the university entrance exam.
  • Graduated second in class with a High Honour Roll. 3.65 GPA
  • Undergraduate Research Thesis: "The Artificial Man and The Beautiful Little Fool" The Effect of Socio- Economic conditions on Gender Dynamics in Edith Wharton's The Age of Innocence and F.Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby
  • Coursework including Shakespeare studies, Victorian Poetry and Prose, Romantic Poetry and Prose, Modern Drama, American studies, literary theory and criticism, contemporary American novel, cultural studies, modern and ancient philosophy and art history.
Bachelor of Arts: English Language & Literature, Expected in Jun 2015
Bogazici University - Istanbul,
GPA:
  • English Language & Literature Came in 152nd place out of over 10,000 students in the Foreign Language section of the university entrance exam.
  • Graduated second in class with a High Honour Roll. 3.65 GPA
  • Undergraduate Research Thesis: "The Artificial Man and The Beautiful Little Fool" The Effect of Socio- Economic conditions on Gender Dynamics in Edith Wharton's The Age of Innocence and F.Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby
  • Coursework including Shakespeare studies, Victorian Poetry and Prose, Romantic Poetry and Prose, Modern Drama, American studies, literary theory and criticism, contemporary American novel, cultural studies, modern and ancient philosophy and art history.
Fellowships and Awards
  • American University College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Fellowship Award
  • Starr Family Scholarship
  • Gisela B. Trechsel Scholarship in Literature
Academic Experience
Co-Organized the inaugural Washington Consortium Conference
  • Crafted and sent out a call for papers to Literature Departments of the Washington D.C. Consortium
  • Read Abstracts and Organized Panels 
  • Presented a Paper
Work Experience
Graduate Assistant, 08/2017 to Current
Jefferson HealthCenter City, MN,
  • Working alongside the head of the Humanities Lab in organizing semester long lecture series.
  • Updating and managing the existing website and Facebook page. 
  • Conducting research for future lecture series, working groups, university events, and community events. 
  • Attending professional development sessions around university about fundraising opportunities, and web design. 
Writing Center Tutor, 08/2017 to Current
St Clair County Community CollegePort Huron, MI,
  • Conducting sessions with students and faculty and assisting them at any stage of the writing process, on topics from any discipline
  • Assisting ESL students with grammar and vocabulary 
  • Completing sessions notes after each meeting with students
  • Attending professional development sessions for Writing Center Tutors
Turkish Language Teacher, 07/2015 to 05/2016
Pinnacle AcademyCity, STATE,
  • Taught Turkish Language to grades 2-8.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Designed lesson plans focused on age and level-appropriate material.
  • Coordinated after school tutoring hours to help students in need of extra attention.
  • Incorporated technology use into classrooms for student enrichment Created a website to update the parents and to allow students quick access to enrichment websites: http://zchakmak.wix.com/paturkish.
Turkish Language Teacher, 07/2015 to 05/2016
Pinnacle AcademyCity, STATE,
  • Taught Turkish Language to grades 2-8.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Designed lesson plans focused on age and level-appropriate material.
  • Coordinated after school tutoring hours to help students in need of extra attention.
  • Incorporated technology use into classrooms for student enrichment Created a website to update the parents and to allow students quick access to enrichment websites: http://zchakmak.wix.com/paturkish.
Turkish Language Teacher, 07/2015 to 05/2016
Pinnacle AcademyCity, STATE,
  • Taught Turkish Language to grades 2-8.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Designed lesson plans focused on age and level-appropriate material.
  • Coordinated after school tutoring hours to help students in need of extra attention.
  • Incorporated technology use into classrooms for student enrichment Created a website to update the parents and to allow students quick access to enrichment websites: http://zchakmak.wix.com/paturkish.
Languages
  • Turkish: Native
  • English: fluent (speaking, reading, writing), TOEFL score 108 
  • Spanish: intermediate (speaking, reading, writing), B2 level
Interests
Art: Certificate from the Fine Arts Department, Bogazici University for completing a program of 8 credits.
Undergraduate Coursework in The History of Visual Culture, Medieval Art and Architecture and Contemporary Art.
 
Technology: Highly skilled and experienced in using technology for personal enrichment when learning and in the classroom when teaching
Professional Development Certificate for attending Ed Tech Team Northern VA Summit Featuring Google For Education 
Volunteer & Extra Curricular Activities
  • Active volunteer at Turkish community cultural and dialogue centers
  • Co-organized a peaceful protest in Washington D.C. for children and women rights in Turkey. 
  • Tutored high school students in English Language and Literature.
  • Instructed college students in academic writing and critical theory.
  • Served as Book Club Coordinator with high school students in which they read and analyzed contemporary American novels.

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