Çağla Ay

• Facilitated cross-departmental communication, ensuring seamless integration of resources for successful completion of a Decolonial Studies Certificate Programme.
• Worked to improve collective knowledge and practice of decolonization at UMass Amherst.
• Organized successful community outreach events that fostered goodwill between the university stakeholders and various indigenous and\or activist groups\organizations.
• Upheld all university and regulatory requirements for documentation of findings.

Project Title: "Diversity and Discipline: Inspirations and Impediments to Writing an Honors Thesis"

• Scheduled appointments with the students and faculty at Honors College through email.
• Conducted one-to-one interviews with around 40 students to investigate their experiences in completing the Honors Thesis requirement.
• Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge on diversity and inclusivity paradigms in higher education.
• Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
• Utilized advanced analytical software (e.g., MAXQDA) to analyze data sets.

Courses taught: Anthro 208: Human Ecology; Anthro 104: Culture, Society and People; Anthro 105: Language, Culture & Communication; Anthro 102- Introduction to Archaeology

• Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
• Offered constructive feedback on student assignments, helping them refine their writing skills and comprehension.
• Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students, leading to increased understanding and improved grades.
• Designed online discussion sections that integrated various platforms including Moodle, Zoom, etc.
• Evaluated student performance through regular assessments, tracking progress and adjusting instructional strategies as needed.

Project Title: "Creating a Perspective of Deinstitutionalization Among Disabled People Organizations and Service Providers"

• Facilitated smooth project execution by managing logistics for events, travel arrangements, and accommodations for team members.
• Enhanced team communication by organizing and maintaining accurate documentation of meeting notes, action items, and followups.
• Developed strong working relationships with clients by providing exceptional volunteer service and meeting their needs during project delivery.
• Provided assistance with preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts and presentations.

• Ensured timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.
• Collaborated with writers to improve content structure and clarity, resulting in increased reader engagement.
• Pitched content strategies.
• Contributed original articles on various topics regarding mental health, showcasing versatility as a writer and editor.
• Posted and promoted articles on social media platforms to engage target audience.