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Matthew R.
Private tutor in Waterloo, Canada
Education
Master of Arts in English Language and Literature Wilfrid Laurier University (Waterloo, ON) Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree, English and History double degree Wilfrid Laurier University
Experience
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Teaching Assistant Wilfrid Laurier University (Waterloo, ON) - Organized and lead weekly tutorial sessions based on the course lectures and readings. - Graded tests, midterms, responses, and exams; Assessed participation of students. - Communication with and instruction under professor with independent and self-directed tasks. - Presented in front of lecture room of over one hundred students for short exam study session. - Proctored tests, midterms, and exams. Communications Assistant Laurier International; Wilfrid Laurier University - Student support role working with international students studying at a Canadian university for the first time. - Worked with transitioning students to Canadian university life academically and culturally; produced informational, instructional, and promotional content for international students. - Developed brochures for publication meant to advertise and highlight specific services and programs run by LI. - Researched, organized, and produced content for informational, promotional, and instructional purposes. Lead Invigilator Conestoga College (Kitchener, ON) - Oversaw test centre: monitored students in person and on the computer; individually and as a team. - Responsible for confidentiality of students and test material; academic integrity. - Accessibility Services department: worked with a diverse student population with a range of learning needs. AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS University Teaching Foundations Certificate (U.T.F.C.) Wilfrid Laurier University Series of hands-on workshops and microteaching sessions to provide a basic foundation for success in the classroom as a teaching assistant as well as gain transferable skills to use in future employment opportunities. The certificate is comprised of courses on: Planning for your Classes, Active Learning in your Classroom, Understanding your Students, How Can I Tell my Students are Learning, The Intercultural Classroom, and Intercultural Communication in Feedback and Conflict. Author Published paper in Volume 102 – 2014 of annual Waterloo Historical Society Journal (on pre-WWII experience at WLU according to The College Cord). Waterloo Historical Society 2014 Local History Award Won $500 prize for best submitted paper on a topic pertinent to Waterloo Region and for fostering interest in local history in Waterloo Region; led to subsequent publication of the paper in Volume 102 – 2014 of the Waterloo Historical Society Journal.
Subject Expertise
African-American History, American History, American Literature, Art History, British Literature, Creative Writing, English, Essay Editing, European History, Expository Writing, Fiction Writing, History, Introduction to Fiction, Introduction to Poetry, Literature, Persuasive Writing, Poetry Writing, Public Speaking, Reading, Religious Studies, Shakespeare, Short Novel, Study Skills, Study Skills And Organization, US History, World Civilization, World History, World Literature, Writing