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Responsible for contributing to analyses and research related to Education.org’s projects and partnerships and providing technical leadership in the development of core portfolio activities.

Education Officer

University of Maryland

Ann Wylie Dissertation Fellow

Worked as the research assistant for Dr. Zeena Zakharia, conducting web research on refugee education and decolonizing education, performing literature reviews, and coding qualitative research data.

Research Assistant

Worked as the graduate assistant for the National Scholarships Office and the Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research. Met one-on-one with students to review and prepare application materials for competitive national scholarships and research opportunities and oversaw the planning and execution of both in-person and virtual annual events

Graduate Assistant

Coordinated with team members to conduct an extensive literature review and synthesize key education research documents into a final report to guide key decision-makers on accelerated education policy

Education Analyst

Utah State University

Taught three face-to-face sections and eleven online sections of Freshman Composition and Introduction to Persuasive Writing, using an online learning management system to facilitate student learning. Provided daily communication, assistance, and support to over 450 students in person and via email. Developed and implemented new course curricula and daily lesson plans every semester to meet diverse student needs, resulting in above-average student evaluations.

Adjunct English Instructor

•	Collaborated with librarians on six research and curriculum projects that streamlined implementation of classroom and online instruction in various courses 
•	Partnered with eight composition instructors as their course librarian, developing lesson plans, managing and coordinating instruction schedules, and maintaining weekly communication 
•	Developed online library instruction modules using Articulate Storyline 2 and LibGuides, improving accessibility to library instructional resources
•	Conducted qualitative and quantitative research to assess effectiveness of library instruction, improved curriculum, and implemented revisions in instruction to increase student learning

Reference and Instruction Librarian Assistant

•	Taught nine sections of Freshman Composition and Introduction to Persuasive Writing with 23 students each
•	Collaborated with course librarians to develop and implement an innovative information literacy curriculum to facilitate classroom learning
•	Evaluated student needs and created daily lesson plans to help improve student learning
•	Developed a user-friendly Canvas course to facilitate weekly journal responses, additional readings, and other course instruction

Graduate Instructor

•	Wrote and edited the composition program student handbook distributed to over 2,500 college students
•	Supervised and mentored 20 new instructors and worked together through classroom observations, pedagogical training, and individual consultations to identify and improve teaching practices, resulting in higher student evaluations and instructor confidence
•	Created and maintained an online learning aid for 50+ composition courses using Canvas
•	Planned and coordinated orientation training for incoming graduate instructors
•	Collaborated with three other university departments to develop a comprehensive and streamlined composition program curriculum

Associate Director of Writing - English 1010

•	Edited the folklore archives webpage to improve grammar and clarity
•	Properly handled, processed, and preserved newspaper clippings, photographs, sound recordings, and other items for public use in the archives
•	Updated, edited, and created online finding aids for two extensive archival collections using Oxygen XML editor

Graduate Intern

•	Facilitated English learning activities for English Language Learners, increasing academic success, student confidence, and cultural understanding 
•	Tutored students to improve their writing through thirty minute one-on-one collaborative sessions

Writing Center Tutor

International Rescue Committee

•	Developed and executed a new professional development training according to private grant deliverables, resulting in increased employment placements and meeting all program goals
•	Trained over 500 refugees and asylees from 28 countries in professional development and navigating US culture using student centered learning practices, doubling training attendance from previous years
•	Developed and served as primary point of contact for community partnerships that led to implementing professional development activities at their organizations and expanding client access to local services

Job Training AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps

•	Assessed program inefficiencies and developed a new operational plan that clarified leadership responsibilities and improved volunteer training
•	Increased community accessibility and engagement by maintaining program website, providing office administrative support, and scheduling bi-monthly meetings

AmeriCorps Volunteer with USU Service Committee

BaseCamp Ops

•	Completed clerical and receptionist duties for 50+ employees to ensure efficient day-to-day workflow
•	Prepared and assembled agendas and reports for large business meetings and conventions
•	Utilized Excel and Magento to establish and maintain thousands of customer data files

Administrative Assistant

I am a detail-oriented international education researcher with experience working in fast-paced environments. Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience managing and developing projects.

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