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Resume:
Michael Linder
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Experience
Graduate Teaching Assistantship 2009-2012, English Department
Florida Atlantic University, Courses: College Writing 1 & 2
Taught ten sections of College Writing One and College Writing Two. Held weekly office hours for
individual instruction. Certified as a Learning Community Specialist, trained Writing Sequence Designer,
Publication Designer, and Pilot Research Course Tester/Evaluator.
Business Administrator Assistant 2010-2011
Florida Atlantic University, Department of English
Assistant to the Department of Business Administration. Learned first-hand the internal departmental
procedures and operations of a university. Organized, addressed, and facilitated with budgets,
acquisitions, conference organization, professors' technology needs, and writing, editing, researching,
and shepherding press releases, articles, newsletters, directions, announcements, and scholarly pieces for
publication, along with additional graphics and print matter.
Reading Teacher 2008-2009
Miramar High School, FL, Course: Intensive Reading
Taught three double blocked classes of intensive reading using a differentiated study program that
incorporated a balanced literacy and computerized framework. Taught word processing, PowerPoint,
social networking, appropriate E-mailing, and graphics and formatting for publication.
Trainer, Bartender, Server 2004-2008
Gold Coast Seafood Grill, Coral Springs, Florida
Served as in-house training coordinator, created a comprehensive program including continuing education
for the staff and headed Front of House training in the opening of a new location. Provided detailed and
concentrated service by making beverages of quality and consistency while building long term
relationships with guests. Promoted and maintained the Gold Coast signature style of hospitality through
direct service to guests via table service.
Trainer, Server 2000-2004
Outback Steakhouse
Developed, organized and led orientation for employee acquisition and understanding of the Outback
brand. Provided and managed organized, concise and relaxed service in a large volume, high-paced
restaurant.
Live Sound Department Head 1996-1999
Florida State University, Student Campus Entertainment
Acquired head sound position and taught a live sound technology class to student volunteers that worked
as my crew. Live sound engineer for concerts held by the student campus entertainment at Florida State
University. Drafted riders and live sound set up for incoming musicians and was the liaison between the
musicians and the head of student campus entertainment.
Awards & Honors
Second Year GTA Outstanding Teaching Award 2011: Nominated by Department of English
Sigma Tau Delta 2011: Active Member of International English Honor Society
Vice President of English Graduate Student Society 2010-2011: Liaison between the GTAs, the
Director of Writing Programs and the Department of English
First Year GTA Outstanding Teaching Award 2010: Recipient
Francis Trice and John Albert Childrey Scholarship for Graduate Studies 2010: Faculty chosen
honor from College of Arts and Letters
Curricular/Professional Development
Learning Community Specialist 2011: Trained in instructing students who are in a shared
learning community
Pilot Course Tester 2010-2011: Piloted and assessed a research-based composition course to follow
Florida Atlantic University’s introductory writing course
Writing Sequence Designer 2010-2011: Designed writing sequence ideas and tested readings for an
upcoming textbook
New Educator Support System 2008-2009: Site-based induction program that provided Internet- based
mentoring, training and coaching to new educators
Creating Independence through Student-owned Strategies 2008-2009: Designed to increase
student- centered teaching, independent learning and student achievement through student-owned
strategies
Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling 2008-2009: Provided teachers with an
understanding of how students learn to read and write and instructional strategies best
supported by research and computerized learning.
Technology in the Classroom 2008-2009: Instructed on practical application of technology within
multimodal literacy practices and pedagogy.
Education
M.A., English, Florida Atlantic University 2012
B. A., English, Florida Atlantic University 2005
Personal Information: Married, United States Citizen; Willing to travel if needed and learn new skills as
needed; Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Acrobat and PDF applications, among
others.
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