Independent Contractor Adjunct Lecturer

Frederick E. Wesemann

**** ******* **. ****** ** 97401

**********@*****.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Many years of business, management and instruction experience

Excellent problem solving skills with emphasis on maximizing time and resources

Quick to establish rapport with administration, staff, and students

Consistently establish and achieve specific and measurable goals

Excellent eye for detail and ability to communicate effectively

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Adjunct Lecturer: Teaching sections of Composition I & II.

Framingham State University, Framingham, MA: English Department 2014 -- 2017

Bentley University, Waltham, MA: English & Media Studies Department 2007 -- 2014

Salem State University, Salem, MA: English Department 2006 -- 2014

Designed writing courses with defined themes concentrating on students’ lives both in college and in America to help them make connections between their own lives and their college experience.

Facilitated and encouraged students to develop their critical reading, thinking, and writing skills.

Created a sense of collegiality among students through collaborative group learning, open discussion sessions, one-on-one and peer editing and review.

Instructed and supported students by building upon their basic writing skills.

Helped students develop their own thoughts, ideas and opinions, express them in writing and through revision, and encouraged and instructed them to see writing as a fluid process by which they can learn and derive meaning.

Assessed and critiqued student writing assignments offering constructive criticism, tips on technique, grammar and structure, and developing interesting and effective writing styles.

Participation in Bentley’s Service Learning Program sponsoring students in various voluntary activities in the local community.

Bentley University: EXP 201 course (Composition II) accredited as LSM course for Liberal Studies double major.

Bentley University: First Year Student Academic Advisor Assisting and counseling students in course selection, conflict resolution and problem solving, and providing letters of recommendation for internships, scholarships, study overseas, academic transfers, graduate schools and employment.

College Solutions, Inc., Framingham, MA: Independent Contractor 2015 – Present

Zodda College Services, Framingham, MA: Independent Contractor 2010 – Present

Assist college bound high school students in preparing college application essays and essay supplements for admission and scholarships, including editing and proofing multiple drafts.

Frederick E. Wesemann Page Two

Everett School District, Everett, MA 2005 -- 2006

Lafayette School

Instructed MCAS Writing to 7th Grade students emphasizing reading comprehension, writing and test-taking strategies, to a culturally diverse student population.

GRADUATE ASSISTANT FELLOWSHIP

Salem State University 2004 -- 2005

Worked closely with Dr. Elizabeth Kenney, Salem State College Graduate School Director of Academic Services, as her assistant.

Produced the Salem State College 2005 Faculty Research & Publications Handbook, a project that had been attempted several times, but remained incomplete since 2001. This task involved the collection and recording of faculty research and publication data, formatting, proofing and editing, page layout and design, and overseeing the production of one thousand copies.

Served as Guest Editor of the Salem State College Graduate Voice, a newsletter produced and distributed to graduate students and alumni of Salem State College’s Graduate School.

EDUCATION

Master of Arts in Teaching English, High Honors with 4.0 GPA

Salem State University 2005

Participated in the e-portfolio pilot project for the Master of Arts in Teaching English Program, a program that currently serves as the Capstone Project for the completion of the Master of Arts in Teaching English.

Student Teaching Practicum, 2005, at Wakefield Memorial High School, Wakefield, MA.

Bachelor of Arts in English, Cum Laude with 3.74 GPA

University of Oregon 1985

Elected to Phi Beta Kappa

Teacher Certification

Initial Massachusetts License #387141 -- English (8 – 12).

Military: U.S. Air Force/ Honorable Discharge

Superior Performance Award: Rated top 5% of career field

Recommendations: Upon request

Contact this candidate