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John Pollock Parker
Instructor – Research Assistant
Roanoke,VA
Summary
Research and Teaching Fellow with 5+ years of experience at R1 Research Institutions. Looking to leverage proven research and classroom management skills as well as academic publication standards developed over successful academic career.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Latin Instructor
Community High School
Roanoke, VA
08.2021 - Current
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Used learning assessments to regularly monitor student understanding of class concepts and materials.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
Research Assistant
Concordia Publishing House
St. Louis, MO
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns.
- Reviewed materials for chapters submitted to peer-reviewed edited volume.
- Worked with principal investigators to coordinate research into medieval sources.
- Demonstrated strong writing skills to generate original correspondence and reports.
Graduate Teaching Fellow
Boston University
Boston, MA
09.2017 - 05.2019
- Organized various class presentations and new course materials as directed by professor.
- Directed students in performing and completing assigned tasks.
- Participated in lesson planning and curriculum implementation to promote quicker rollout and delivery.
- Liaised between faculty and students to answer questions and optimize faculty time.
Education
Ph.D. - History of Christianity
Boston University
Boston, MA 09.2016 - 01.2022
M.T.S. - Biblical Studies
Boston University
Boston, MA 09.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - History
Lynchburg College
Lynchburg, VA 09.2010 - 08.2014
Skills
Research reporting
Database searches
Literature reviews
Project Management
Curriculum design
Academic advisement
Lesson Planning
Accomplishments
Recipient of highly selective research fellowship from the American Academy of Franciscan History.
Software
Adobe Suite
Zoom Classrooms
Timeline
Latin Instructor
Community High School
08.2021 - Current
Research Assistant
Concordia Publishing House
09.2019 - 12.2020
Graduate Teaching Fellow
Boston University
09.2017 - 05.2019
Ph.D. - History of Christianity
Boston University
09.2016 - 01.2022
M.T.S. - Biblical Studies
Boston University
09.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - History
Lynchburg College
09.2010 - 08.2014