JENNIFER E. JENKINS, Ph.D.
E-mail: abgq43@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
****-****, ****-* ******** UNIVERSITY
Waltham, Massachusetts
. Ph.D. in Comparative European History Program.
. Study of Dutch language in inburgering courses for several months.
. University Exchange Scholar-in-Residence at L'Ecole Normale Superieure
in Paris.
Researched dissertation at various archives in France.
. Teaching assistantships in East Asian history and Renaissance history:
led weekly discussions; graded papers and exams; proctored final
exams; and attended lectures.
. Master's Thesis on comparative colonial policies of France and Britain
in West Africa.
. Passed Department's French and Spanish Language Exams.
. Student Worker in GSAS and Registrar's Offices: processed
transcripts; answered telephone and email inquiries; worked on
website; and assisted with various other projects.
. Recruited on behalf of Wellesley College at local college fairs as the
College's volunteer ALANA representative.
1994-1996 THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Ann Arbor, Michigan
. Awarded M.A. in African and Middle Eastern histories.
. Master's Thesis on British colonial policies in the Sudan.
. Recipient of the Council of Institutional Cooperation Pre-doctoral
Fellowship and
the University of Michigan Rackham Merit Fellowship.
. Passed Department's French and Spanish language exams.
. One year of classic and modern standard Arabic.
1990-1994 WELLESLEY COLLEGE
Wellesley, Massachusetts
. Awarded B.A. with honors. Double major in History and Spanish.
. Senior Thesis on British colonial policies in Egypt and Sudan.
. Recipient of the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship and First Year
Distinction.
. Studied in Madrid at Hamilton College Program during Spring Semester
of junior year.
. Co-leader of the Student Government Multicultural Affairs Committee.
. Served on the Search Committee for Wellesley College Chief of Police.
WORK EXPERIENCE
2011-2012 THE MARLBOROUGH SCHOOL
Los Angeles, California
. Teacher of Global Studies and Modern World history. Advisor to
students. Member of Debate Team: Assisted in preparing students for
tournaments. Member of Diversity Committee.
2008-2010 UNIVERSITY COLLEGE UTRECHT
Utrecht, The Netherlands
. Teacher of comparative history course at a liberal arts honors
college. Tutor/Academic Advisor to forty-four students, including
international. Exchange Coordinator: counseled students; processed
applications and converted exchange transcripts for entire student
body; managed database; cultivated and maintained relationships with
exchange partners; revamped study abroad webpages; and organized study
abroad fair. Experience working with SEVIS and F-1 and J-1 visas.
2007-2008 NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL
Boston, Massachusetts
. Assistant Director of Admissions: developed and implemented
Admissions Alumni/ae Program for recruitment; evaluated thousands of
applications, including transfer and international students, and made
final decisions; generated weekly reports and analysis of applicant
data; recruited applicants across the U.S. and also responsible for
minority recruitment; created and collected surveys on information
sessions and yield events; sat on pre-law panels; cultivated
relationships with pre-law advisors; led information sessions; co-
organizer of high school pipeline program; planned 4-month recruitment
travel schedule; assisted in planning and execution of prospective
applicant and admitted applicant programs on campus and of scholarship
award program; and contributed some content for online and printed
materials.
1999-2001 HARVARD LAW SCHOOL
Cambridge, Massachusetts
. Admissions Officer: member of admissions committee and evaluated over
3000 applications, including those from transfer and international
students.
. Responsible for admittances, first years' transition to the law
school, JD/MBAs, and minority recruitment.
. Ran weekly reports.
. Represented Harvard Law School at recruitment fairs across the U.S.
and responsible for recruitment in Chicago, D.C., and Texas.
. Assisted in organizing admitted applicant weekend programs.
. Led Q&A sessions at H.L.S., M.I.T., and Brandeis University.
. Updated admissions database daily.
. Conducted weekly information sessions and campus tours.
. Admissions liaison for law student associations.
. Made revisions to recruitment publications.
. Supervised one part-time employee and one student worker.
. Helped supervise remaining staff.
1997-1998 CONCORD ACADEMY
Concord, Massachusetts
. Taught Global Comparative history, United States history, and South
African
history.
. Coordinator of Community Service activities for faculty and students.
. Faculty representative for minority students.
. Advised students on college admissions process.
. Represented school at recruitment events.
. Supervised students' weekly study hall.
1996-1997 HARVARD FOUNDATION FOR
Cambridge, Massachusetts
INTERCULTURAL AND RACE RELATIONS
. Student Activities Coordinator: provided logistical support to
student cultural
groups at Harvard College.
. Acted as liaison between student groups and Deans of Harvard College.
. Supervised twelve student interns and helped oversee budget.
. Chief Coordinator of Cultural Rhythms' Dance, Song, and Food Festival
'97.
. Assisted in organizing Ivy League Conference, Annual Minorities in
Science
Conference, and Asian-Americans in Media Conference.
. Hosted honorary dinners for the Governor of Hawaii and for a Chief
U.S.
Magistrate Judge.
. Organized lectures, receptions, and dinners for other events.
. Member of Student Affairs Committee.