Bobby Pelts
**** ****** ***** **, *** ****. Atlanta, GA 30324
662-***-**** ac00oc@r.postjobfree.com
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Summary:
An accomplished writer accustomed to working in a complex, project-driven environment. Record of managing complex writing projects to completion. Strong attention to detail. Adept at synthesizing and summarizing complex material for a general audience. Skilled in research, proofreading, and editing documents. Work well collaboratively and independently.
Education:
Ph.D. candidate in English
The University of Alabama
Hudson Strode Program in Renaissance Studies [Expected May 2018] M.A. in English
The University of Mississippi [May 2012]
B.A. in English and Spanish
The University of Mississippi
The Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College [May 2009] Experience:
GTA Instructor of Record, 2012-2017
Department of English, The University of Alabama
• Courses Taught: Freshman Writing I and II, British Literature I and II, World Literature I
• Taught classes of 24-36 students
• Created and assessed a wide range of writing assignments
• Designed course material, exams, writing assignments, daily activities, quizzes
• Communicated course goals, expectations, and requirements to students
• Communicated departmental and university policy, learning outcomes, and expectations to students
• Maintained and reported student records, including grades, absences, emergency and illness in a variety of paper and digital formats
• Mentored students in preparing letters of recommendation for scholarships, academic appeals, transfers
• Collaborated with other departments, including Athletics, First Year Experience, Office of Disability Services, and Office of Student Care and Well-Being GTA Instructor of Record, 2010-2012
Center for Writing and Rhetoric, The University of Mississippi (2010-2012)
• Courses Taught: Writing 102
• Created and assessed a wide range of writing assignments
• Designed course material, exams, writing assignments, daily activities, quizzes
• Communicated course goals, expectations, and requirements to students Bobby Pelts
2000 Monroe Place NE, Apt 2203. Atlanta, GA 30324 662-***-**** ac00oc@r.postjobfree.com
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• Communicated departmental and university policy, learning outcomes, and expectations to students
• Maintained and reported confidential student records, including grades, absences, emergency and illness in a variety of paper and digital formats
• Mentored students in preparing letters of recommendation for scholarships, academic appeals, transfers
Secretary
English Graduate Organization, The University of Alabama, 2016-2017
• Coordinated fundraising events
• Collaborated on rewriting organization’s constitution, updating bylaws, and setting organization’s goals
• Served on committee to award research and conference travel funding
• Served on committee to award graduate teaching award
• Maintained records of officer and general meetings, reported meeting minutes to wide audience, and coordinated general and officer meetings
• Communicated organizations goals and efforts to audience of graduate students, active members, and faculty
Proofreader and Reviewer
Hortulus, Online Graduate Journal of Medieval Studies, 2011-2017
• Project-based, remote work
• Proofread and edited documents submitted for publication
• Provided recommendations on publishing submissions
• Shepherded submissions through multiple revisions
• Facilitated communication between submission writer and review staff SAT/ ACT Prep Tutor
Princeton Academy Tutoring, Suwanee, GA, Grades 8-12, May- July 2013
• Leveraged experience in college classroom to prepare students for college entrance exams
• Assisted students in navigating application process and preparing application materials
• Lead daily classroom activities in reading comprehension, writing, and exam practice
• Collaborated with director and other tutors to report student successes and struggles, highlight achievements, and communicate efforts to parents
• Designed instructional material for my own and other classrooms Research Assistant
Dr. Alex Cook and Dr. Michelle Robinson, May-August 2014 and 2015
• Collaborated closely with faculty in preparing material for publication
• Produced summary reports on original research
• Prepared bibliographies for manuscript publication Bobby Pelts
2000 Monroe Place NE, Apt 2203. Atlanta, GA 30324 662-***-**** ac00oc@r.postjobfree.com
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• Researched and confirmed original date and location of publications
• Collaborated with faculty and publishers to determine copyright Skills:
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Digital record services;
Blackboard, eLearning, Banner
Service
• Strong writing skills
• Proofreading and Editing
• MLA, APA, and Chicago Styles
• Research
• Synthesis and summary
• Effective communicator
• Critical and creative thinking
• Problem-solving
• Analytical thinking
• Highly organized
• Work collaboratively and
independently
References:
Alexandra Cook, Associate Professor
English Department, University of Alabama
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Tricia McElroy, Assistant Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts School of Arts and Sciences, University of Alabama ac00oc@r.postjobfree.com
Michelle Robinson, Associate Professor
English Department, University of Alabama
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