Graduate Assistant & Instructor Resume Example
I am a recent graduate from the University of North Alabama with an M.A. in English Literature (August 2019). During my studies, I served as Graduate Assistant for the UNA English Department. In July, I had the honor of studying Shakespeare and English Literature abroad in London, England. After teaching First-Year Composition at UNA for a year, I have decided to pursue a career opportunity that allows for travel and utilizes my extensive background in the Arts, written publication, communication, and the English language and literature.
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- Provided competent classroom instruction of four sections of First-Year Composition I (EN:111).
- Collected, maintained, and submitted accurate class records including grades, attendance rosters, absences, withdrawal, and class-drop information to appropriate offices.
- Successfully taught students from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds, including ESL and International students from Japan, China, Austria, Africa, India, and Canada.
- Prepared materials used in academic administration, including course syllabi, lessons, outlines, and calendars.
- Evaluated the progress of students according to institutional, departmental, and individual criteria.
- Provided academic advice to students and promoted student leadership and enrichment experiences.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Utilized email, phone and in-person meetings to answer questions and mentor struggling students.
- Tracked class and student metrics including attendance, projects, labs, and reports.
- Worked and collaborated directly with the editor of EVENT Magazine, Huntsville.
- Conceptualized, composed, and edited numerous feature articles and editorials for publication in EVENT's monthly issues.
- Corresponded one-on-one with fascinating individuals to create high-quality, engaging articles.
- Ensured that each written piece adhered to correct style guide formatting and upheld pristine grammar, spelling, punctuation, and mechanics of Standard American English.
- Employed creative journalistic techniques in order to ensure interesting content, flow, readability, and organization for each article.
- Employed communicative efficiency, problem-solving techniques, conflict resolution, interpersonal skills, stress management, and an energetic, service-oriented demeanor to ensure exceptional customer service and an outstanding healthcare experience for all.
- Attended each patient and family member's specific needs with respect, courtesy, compassion, and equality.
- Assisted patients who needed wheelchair and other mobility and transportation accommodations in reaching their destination safely.
- Greeted customers as soon as they entered the hospital in order to to determine service needs and facilitate services.
- GPA: 4.0
- Concentration in British Literature
- Graduate Assistant for the English Department, 2018-2019
- Studied Abroad in London, England, 2019
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, UNA Chapter 132, 2019
- Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society, 2016-present
- GPA: 4.0
- Minor in Gender & Multicultural Studies
- Outstanding English Major Award, 2017
- Graduated with highest honors, summa cum laude, 2016
- Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society, 2016
- Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges, 2016
- National Society of Leadership & Success, 2014
- GPA: 3.9
- Invited to join the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW), 2014
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Theta Iota Chapter, 2012-present
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (UNA Chapter 132), Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society, Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges, National Society of Leadership & Success, Invited to join the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW), Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (Theta Iota Chapter), International Thespian Society
Instruction of Composition (A), Gender & Multicultural Studies (A), Graduate-level Survey of Grammar (A), Survey of Exceptional Learners (A), Grant Writing & Management (A), Managerial/Organizational Communication (A), Cultural Competence & Responsiveness (A), Intercultural Communication (A), Marketing (A), Journalism (A), Research Sources & Skills (A), Myth, Ritual & Culture (A), Moral Values in Today's Society (A), Communication Theory (A), Literary & Critical Theory (A), Undergraduate & Graduate-level Literary Criticism (A), Theatre Workshop I and II (A), Acting Techniques (A), Directed Studies in Theatre (A), Dramatic Literature (A), Undergraduate & Graduate-level Shakespeare (A).
Participated in Shakespeare Acting Workshop and tour of Shakespeare's Globe Theater in London, England (2019), UNA's Writer's Series with The Secret Sisters (2019), Internship with independent record label, Single Lock Records in Florence, AL (2019), Graduate Professionalism Workshop Series: Proposals and Outlines, Revision and Completion, Ph.D. Interest, Curriculum Vitae, and Alt-Ac Career Workshops (2018-2019), Built website for non-profit organization, Arc of DeKalb County, which advocates for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (2017), Volunteer/alumna actress for Arab Musical Theatre, The Whole Backstage Theatre, Snead State Department of Theatre, and Northeast Alabama Community College Theatre (2012-present).
TEFL Certification, 150-Hour Master TEFL Course with Global Language Training, 2019
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School Attended
- University of North Alabama
- Athens State University
- Snead State Community College
Job Titles Held:
- Graduate Assistant & Instructor
- Primary Writer
- Customer Service Representative
Degrees
- Master of Arts : English Literature
Bachelor of Arts : English
Associate of Science : General Education
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