Experience Summary
• M.S. in Sociology
• Microsoft Office proficiency
o Use of Microsoft Office Word for papers, presentations
o Organize data into Excel
o Use and knowledge of creating Power Point presentations to engage the class
• Research skills
o Knowledge of where to find relevant literature
• Evaluative research/program evaluation
o Conducted a program evaluation on a teacher resource program
• Strong presenter
o Confident while presenting material in front of the class
• Moderating/facilitating group discussions
o In my graduate, theory class, I was responsible for moderating/facilitating group discussions on symbolic interactionism and race. I came to class prepared with questions from the readings, so that we could have a discussion and work through those theories to gain a better understanding of what they mean.
• Well versed in various pedagogical methodologies, such as: backwards design, flipping the classroom, and “just-in-time” teaching.
• Well versed in how to teach large classrooms, for example, which teaching methods to use, and clickers.
• Teamwork and leadership skills
o I have worked on numerous group projects; often I would assume the leadership role to delegate tasks and ensure everyone was carrying out those tasks.
My Hobbies
My interests are conflict theory, stratification, symbolic interactionism, race (with an emphasis on American Indians), gender and sexuality, qualitative research, and evaluative research for non-profits.