Academic
Resume examples

Adjunct Professor of Sociology with experience working in a research-based university setting.

• Performed research on scholarly subjects and findings in field of study and gave presentations on those findings.
• Regularly wrote and published peer-reviewed articles.
• Co-wrote and edited an academic textbook with two colleagues.
• Planned and arranged lectures for classes.
• Adhered to the university code of ethics when working and interacting with students, colleagues, and administration.
• Applied innovative strategies during lectures to enhance student learning.
• Graded test, assignments, papers, and projects and reviewed student evaluations.
• Participated in and supported campus events and student organizations.

Counseled teenagers in the areas of attention deficit disorder, depression, family members, peers, school life, and substance abuse. Helped troubled teenagers build self-esteem, develop realistic goals, and understand the importance of positive role models inside and outside of the school.

• Expanded participation by developing and implementing new counseling services and programs and by stimulating student referrals.
• Initiated and established substance abuse teen groups which achieved a 75% recovery rate compared to the national average of 55%.
• Engaged in all phases of counseling services, including assessment, collateral support, and professional referrals.
• Liaised with college-level admissions officers and program directors to create individualized academic strategies for students.
• Consulted with staff, administration, students, and their families to assist emotionally and behaviorally disturbed teenagers.
• Reviewed quarterly proposed course offerings, paying special attention to enrollment capacities, scheduling conflicts, and omissions that could impact a student’s performance.

Provided academic advising and oversee programs and services to approximately 15,000 undergraduates at the University of California-Los Angeles. Coordinated curriculum, special programs, and initiatives that fostered student development under the supervision of the Academic Director.

• Scheduled and coordinated in-service seminars and conferences for administrators, educators, students, parents, and community members.
• Counseled students on degree-specific programs and curriculum, while furnishing accurate and appropriate course enrollment assistance.
• Mentored students to develop a sense of accountability for academic and social choices and their impact on their chances to reach their goals.
• Identified at-risk student situations, provided resources, and highlighted opportunities to get back on track.
• Ensured that student questions were addressed quickly and accurately in coordination with other departments and faculty.

Administered exams, revised class timetables, and provided academic and career assistance as needed. Collaborated with senior teachers to design an evaluation plan that guided students through content learning objectives, ensuring successful completion of each course on the first try.

• Assisted young students aged 16 and 24 to achieve their academic and career goals through individual sessions focused on improving their numerical and critical thinking abilities.
• Led 10+ weekly academic workshops as instructed by the Academic Manager, ensuring all instructors were punctual and classes ran as scheduled.
• Reviewed the schools’ predetermined curriculum and proposed changes to course outlines.
• Gathered teachers' lesson plans and class roosters at the end of every week and verified that all grades and attendance were properly entered before submitting to academic administrators.
• Revised program promotional materials, syllabi, and campus advertisements while maintaining active communication with students and faculty about class changes and rescheduling.

Designed 10+ curricula covering a wide range of disciplines, from study skills and time management to improving reading techniques. Provided parents with periodical student progress reports and maintained active communication about performance and areas of improvement. Provided students with the necessary instructional materials based on their learning needs.

• Developed a new toolkit to help a middle school student with advanced math homework, resulting in a three-letter grade improvement by the end of the semester.
• Provided tutoring sessions in chemistry, biology, and calculus for students from grades 6 through 12, both online and in person.
• Increased students’ grade averages by 10% by teaching them how to reflect on each assignment, asking questions when needed, and focusing on being more productive in class.
• Participated in a 3-month summer program to prepare junior high students to transition into secondary education and to help promote early college awareness to senior classes.
• Reviewed class material with students after each class by reviewing previous homework, discussing mistakes, and working out solutions to difficult assignments.