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James Elrod

James Elrod

Duluth,United States

Summary

Organized and detail-oriented professional with exceptional communication and problem-solving skills. Recognized for reliability and adaptability, with a quick ability to learn and apply new skills. Committed to utilizing these qualities to enhance team success and make valuable contributions to organizational growth.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Manager

Sophia Learning
11.2022 - Current

I oversee a team of nearly 20 part-time graders for a college-level English Composition II course. I manage course concerns from learners, audit grading quality/efficiency, edit and approve timesheets, adjust course rubrics and instructions as needed, conduct annual performance reviews, and participate in leadership trainings and initiatives.

Graduate Student/ Graduate Student Instructor

University of Michigan
09.2018 - 12.2022

In addition to my own coursework, research, writing, conference presentations, and professional development, I assistant-taught and solo-taught and graded for various courses in film, television, and media. I designed my own lessons and syllabi. I successfully applied for and obtained prestigious research fellowships as well.

College Essay Evaluator

Sophia Learning
06.2015 - 11.2022

I graded essays part-time in English composition, US history, and world religions for an online, self-paced college-level learning platform.

Secondary English/Language Arts Teacher

South Bend Community School Corporation
08.2010 - 06.2017

I planned, taught, managed, and graded for numerous English courses at various high school levels, including all grades 9-12. My most recent course load was teaching pre-IB English 9 and International Baccalaureate English 11.

Secondary English/Language Arts Teacher

Academia Los Pinares
08.2008 - 06.2010

I taught English language and literature at a dual-accredited, non-international bilingual K-12 school.

Education

Film, Television, And Media Studies

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
12-2022

Master of Arts - English

Indiana University - South Bend
South Bend, Indiana
12.2014

Bachelor of Arts - English/ Secondary Education

Hanover College
Hanover, Indiana
05.2008

Skills

  • Inquiry-based learning
  • Community involvement
  • Flexible and adaptive
  • Effective listening
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Research
  • Critical and creative thinking
  • Professionalism

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Associate Manager

Sophia Learning
11.2022 - Current

Graduate Student/ Graduate Student Instructor

University of Michigan
09.2018 - 12.2022

College Essay Evaluator

Sophia Learning
06.2015 - 11.2022

Secondary English/Language Arts Teacher

South Bend Community School Corporation
08.2010 - 06.2017

Secondary English/Language Arts Teacher

Academia Los Pinares
08.2008 - 06.2010

Film, Television, And Media Studies

University of Michigan

Master of Arts - English

Indiana University - South Bend

Bachelor of Arts - English/ Secondary Education

Hanover College
James Elrod