Assistant Service

Amanda E. Burke

*********@*****.*** 630-***-****

*** * ***** ****** *** 204 Champaign, IL 61802

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science Expected Fall 2018 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Master of Arts in Political Science May 2012

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Political Science May 2010 Bradley University, Peoria, IL

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Freelance Editor and Proofreader Cambridge Educational Services 8/2015 – Present

• Proofread textbook and online educational material

• Integrate proofreader changes to textbooks using InDesign

• Edit text to maximize accessibility for students of different educational levels.

• Research new educational techniques for use in teaching materials

• Manage customer inquiries and critiques for graduate-level publications

• Edit and help develop advertising material

Graduate Teaching Assistant University of Illinois 8/2012 – Present

• Convey complex content to an audience ranging from majors to general studies students

• Present information through lectures, discussions, and active-learning techniques

• Guide discussions toward a meaningful and educational conclusion Graduate Research Assistant Purdue University 8/2011 – Present and University of Illinois

• Identify, investigate, and creatively solve problems

• Critically engage with, distill, and synthesize large bodies of information

• Work independently to meet strict deadlines

• Perform technical work such as coding, graphic design, and video and audio editing Academic Coach Department of Intercollegiate Athletics 8/2017 – 4/2018 University of Illinois

• Aid student athletes in developing time-management, organizational, and study skills

• Work one-on-one to explain new material in a way that helps learning and retention Independent Instructor University of Illinois 8/2016 – 12/2016

• Prioritize and organize a large body of knowledge for an introductory course

• Create a variety of supplementary materials targeting a diverse audience of students

• Master new technologies to effectively convey and manage information in innovative ways

• Produce new materials to guide students in developing their writing and organization skills

• Provide substantive and timely feedback to academic material Academic Mentor and Tutor Department of Intercollegiate Athletics 8/2010 – 5/2012 Purdue University

• Assist student-athletes in developing time-management and critical thinking skills

• Proof-read student-generated material to help develop writing and organization skills Tutor Bradley University 8/2007 – 5/2010

• Aided students in developing study skills

• Taught fundamentals of effective research

• Edited essays while providing constructive criticism regarding aspects from grammar usage to thesis development

RELEVANT SKILLS

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign

• Proficient in SPSS, R, Stata, QGIS and Microsoft Excel for statistical analysis purposes

• Superior writing and editing skills

• Excellent coordination and delegation skills regarding group collaborations

• Experienced and proficient public speaker

• Ability to write in multiple genres, across a variety of platforms, and for different audiences developed through academic training and writing and editing for online publications PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Austin’s Place Shelter 2017 – Present

Political Science Graduate Student Association University of Illinois 2017 – Present

• Keeper of the Repositories

Political Science Graduate Student Association Purdue University 2011 – 2012

• Graduate Committee Representative

• Social Science Research Methods Seminar Committee Alpha Phi Omega Co-Ed Service Fraternity Bradley University 2007 – 2010

• Historian, Fall 2008

• Rush Chair, Fall 2009

• Service Vice President, Spring 2010

o Coordinate and design community service projects for fraternity members o Liaison with representatives from non-profits in the community o Keep track of fraternity members’ accumulated service hours Bradley University Relay for Life Bradley University 2008 – 2010

• Sponsorship Chair, 2009 – 2010

o Expertise in networking and phone skills in acquiring and coordinating sponsors for Relay event

Broadside Literary Magazine Bradley University 2006 – 2010

• Prose Editor, 2009 – 2010

References Available Upon Request

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