Editor, Educator, Assistant
Resume:
Tanner David Harris
Bakersfield, CA
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Employment History
PRIVATE TUTOR January 2025 - Present
Professional Tutors of America
• Instructed 6th-12th grade students in after-school private lessons in various subjects, including math, reading, and science, by utilizing modern technology, testing them on their strengths, and developing curriculum that addressed their weaknesses while maintaining a flexible work schedule. SUBSTITUTE TEACHER March 2023 - Present
Panama-Buena Vista Union School District & Standard School District
• Overlooked various teachers’ classes in the event of their absence, maintaining class decorum through behavioral techniques and strategies while following specified lesson plans, providing assignment feedback, and ensuring the safety and well-being of students. TEACHING ASSISTANT August 2023 - May 2024
East Bakersfield High School & Fairfax Jr. High School
• Supported English classes from 8th-12th grade by contributing to curriculum development, cultivating a positive learning environment, utilizing targeted grading and engagement techniques, and providing relevant feedback for 100+ students, improving their overall language, writing, and critical thinking skills. TUTOR March 2023 - August 2023
Sylvan Learning Center
• Instructed students in 4th-12th grade in various academic subjects, such as English and Math, using technology and specialized teaching techniques, boosting overall student performance. ADJUNCT PROFESSOR August 2022 - December 2023
California State University Bakersfield (English Department)
• Instructed college freshmen in academic research and English-related skills by organizing curriculum, managing classroom activities, integrating modern technologies, and providing constructive feedback on assignments to enhance student engagement and comprehension. LIBRARY WORKER January 2021 - April 2022
California State University Bakersfield (Walter Stiern Library)
• Managed library operations via customer service, working with staff, maintaining inventory and records, resolving technical issues, and fostering a welcoming environment for academic research and study. ADULT TUTOR June 2020 - February 2022
Kern Literacy Council
• Tutored needy adults in various academic subjects to meet their specified goals, adapting teaching methods to individual needs and learning styles to foster community-wide literacy. NEWSPAPER CONTRIBUTOR October 2017 - May 2018
California State University Bakersfield (The Runner Newspaper)
• Authored, edited, and organized diverse articles by thorough research, effective communication and collaboration, and ensuring adherence to editorial standards while meeting tight deadlines. STUDENT ASSISTANT August 2017 - February 2020
California State University Bakersfield (Safety & Risk Management)
• Promoted and maintained campus safety protocols by conducting thorough building inspections, reviewing and editing safety policies, implementing efficient waste management strategies, streamlining foreign travel documentation, and facilitating cross-departmental communication. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF & DIVISION LEADER June 2016 - Aug 2018 The Odyssey Online
• Led the California State University Bakersfield division of The Odyssey Online, authoring and overseeing content and distribution of high-quality online articles from self and multiple contributors in many content areas through effective coordination, editing, and meeting publication targets. Education
MASTER OF ARTS, ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE August 2020 - Dec 2022 California State University Bakersfield
CERTIFICATE IN WRITING August 2020 - May 2022
California State University Bakersfield
BACHELOR OF ARTS, ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE August 2014 - May 2020 California State University Bakersfield
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE MGMT. & SAFETY August 2014 - May 2020 California State University Bakersfield
Certifications
CALIFORNIA TEACHER PRE-CREDENTIAL CERTIFICATION May 2024 California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
CERTIFICATE IN WRITING May 2022
California State University Bakersfield
CERTIFICATED SUBSTITUTE TEACHER December 2020
Kern County Superintendent of Schools
CALIFORNIA BASIC EDUCATIONAL SKILLS TEST (CBEST) CERTIFICATION August 2020 California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Skills
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Student-centered instruction
• Classroom organization & management
• Communication, networking, and interpersonal skills
• Curriculum & materials development
• Writing, editing, and proofreading
• Content adaptability
• Efficient grading and feedback
• Technology & software literacy (Mac & PC, Microsoft Office & Google Workspace)
• Time & project management
• Typing & transcribing
• Administrative skills
• MLA & APA writing styles
• Digital formatting & documentation
• Data management
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