Reading//writing Tutor

JENNABETH L. WARD, PhD

**** ******* ****** #*, *******, CA 94501, 510-***-****; Email: ***************@*****.***

An individual of eclectic experience and interests in teaching and tutoring ranging from grade level through college. Express concern and compassion for students and their learning, consistent with my own love of lifelong learning. I have enjoyed working with students in the roles of tutor, writing coach, instructor, and editor.

Received a Near Excellent assessment from the Best Practices and Standards evaluation by University of the People Faculty Development unit. It is based on my interactions with and responses to students and their concerns, student engagement, offering detailed and meaningful feedback on assignments; maintain the University Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity.

Professional Experience

The Education Team (2023-present)

Provide substitute services and supervision to multiple after-school programs.

Implement activities and supervision as requested.

Follow each school’s procedures.

Reading Intervention Experience

Training in the Orton-Gillingham Method of Reading Instruction

Participated in a first grade reading research project with the Alameda Unified School District.

Literacy para-educator for grades 4-5 with the Alameda Unified School District.

Clinician, Lindamood-Bell, Summer, 2009.

Reading/phonics background during Master’s degree, Advanced Reading and Language Leadership Program.

English Instructor, University of the People (2016-2023)

Teach two online English Composition courses. The first, for non-native speakers, to foster English proficiency through analysis and synthesis of English fairytales and short stories, researching an essay topic, applying APA citations, and composing a five-paragraph essay, in preparation for the English Proficiency Exam.

The second course introduces students to the research process, utilizing critical thinking to produce a synthesized exploratory collegiate-level paper. Additionally, genre studies developed students’ analytical abilities and intellectual strengths. Provided detailed editing feedback.

Argosy University, Alameda, CA (2008-2018)

Provided tutoring assistance to undergrad and graduate students with their written assignments.

Served as a writing coach, provided editing and editing instruction and proofing services for graduate students with literature reviews and dissertation drafts.

Facilitated workshops on citations using the APA Style Guide.

Taught blended courses in English and the Humanities: Interpersonal Effectiveness, Ethnics and Social Justice, American Voices, English Composition, Entry Level English (Remedial), Strategies for Success.

Education and Training

Graduate Student Instructor, California State University-Hayward, (2004-05)

Taught a yearlong course to increase the critical thinking, reading and writing skills of entering college students to assist their learning and applying the fundamentals of English composition.

Faculty Internship, Laney College, 2004 – 2005

Mentored by two tenured community college faculty who collaborated in developing lesson plans, teaching approaches, and syllabi. Recorded classroom/student contact experiences, observed classes, attended department meetings, participated in professional activities.

Education

PhD California Institute of Integral Studies. Humanities: Transformative Learning & Change.

MA University of California-Berkeley, School of Education, emphasis in Advanced Reading and Language Leadership Program (ARLLP).

MA California State University-Hayward. English: Composition concentration.

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