AMANDA DAVIDSON
Playa del Rey,CA
Summary
Self-motivated, organized, detail-orientated Writing Center Coordinator with more than six years of experience in Student Support. Efficient and diligent proofreader with excellent administrative and customer service skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Writing Center Coordinator
International American University
Los Angeles
07.2019 - Current
- Provide in-person and online tutoring of academic writing, English grammar and APA style for undergraduate, graduate and ESL students
- Review, proofread and provide feedback on students' papers, case studies and business reports
- Advise students on academic writing and APA style by presenting in-person and virtual lessons
- Design curriculum for academic writing and APA courses for undergraduates and graduates in Google Suite
- Administer assessment on academic writing, APA style and English grammar for students
- Track Writing Center usage by updating Writing Center online tracking inquiry forms
- Review and format The Writing Guide, SOP and IAU Student Handbook in Google Docs
- Respond to students' inquiries by proving them with writing guides and resources
- Advise students on Turnitin (anti-plagiarism software) and how to upload their class assignments to Moodle
- Document student records by completing attendance sheets and grading student assignments
Substitute Teacher
Scoot Education
Los Angeles, CA
04.2019 - 12.2022
- Taught English, Math, History and Science to students in public and private K-12 schools in Los Angeles
- Supported student learning of cursive and reading comprehension in TK/Kindergarten school classrooms
- Used positive reinforcement to encourage and keep students focused on their academic goals
Smarthinking Writing Skills Tutor
Pearson Online Learning Services (POLS)
Washington, DC
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Delivered online tutoring to undergraduate and graduate students by advising them on how to improve their writing skills and understanding of APA and MLA style in their essays and business reports.
Writing Skills Tutor
TRIO-Student Support Services Program, CSULB
Long Beach, CA
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Provided individual and group tutoring of English composition and grammar for undergraduates
- Tutored students on reading, writing and critical thinking skills including APA and MLA style
- Conducted success skills, grammar, personal statements, and writing process workshops for students
- Advised and prepared students for the Writing Proficiency Exam (WPE)
- Updated social media sites with reading and writing process news
English Language Arts Teacher
Hill Classical Middle School
Long Beach, CA
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Instructed 8th grade students on English composition, grammar and reading comprehension
- Designed and implemented 8th grade English Language Arts curriculum for students
Bilingual French Teacher's Assistant
Language Garden Preschool
Los Angeles, CA
11.2011 - 12.2013
- Supervised and spoke French to the preschoolers to assist them with their language learning
- Assisted the French Preschool Teacher with preparing creative play activities for the children
Administrative Assistant
BizEx
Los Angeles, CA
09.2007 - 09.2011
- Updated online vendor listings, provided proofreading services, and offered valuable feedback on website and logo design
Project Assistant to the VP and Project Manager
Psomas
Los Angeles, CA
09.2006 - 09.2007
- Provided administrative support to the VP, Project Manager and the Civil Engineering Team
- Ensured the organization and execution of contracts, work requests and proposals
- Managed and filed proposals, contracts and civil engineering correspondence
CoreDossier Publishing Associate
Abraxis BioScience, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
06.2002 - 09.2006
- Published the company's first e-NDA submission approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Prepared and submitted paper submissions to Canadian, Australian, and European regulatory authorities
- Performed Quality Assurance on all pre-published regulatory documents
- Performed pre-published formatting of regulatory correspondence and documentation in Word templates
- Prepared and scanned all documents for publishing using ISI Toolbox and Adobe Acrobat
- Maintained and updated the online regulatory database using Access
- Managed and filed regulatory and QA documentation in the on-site RA/QA archive room
Wine Order Desk Salesperson
The Wine House
Los Angeles, CA
09.2001 - 06.2002
- Provided excellent customer service by processing wine orders and tracking wine order shipments
- Wrote wine reviews for monthly newsletter and organized wine events and classes
Regulatory Affairs Administrator
Celltech Medeva
Leatherhead, Surrey
03.2000 - 04.2001
- Formatted regulatory documents and assisted in the filing of regulatory submissions to regulatory authorities
- Maintained the regulatory archives and updated the Regulatory Affairs database
Bilingual French Sales/Administrative Assistant
WineShare Ltd.
Dorking, Surrey
09.1998 - 09.1999
- Processed wine orders, payments, and credit control
- Assisted with press release and brochure production
- Coordinated and participated in wine events both in the UK and France speaking French fluently
Project Administrator in Clinical Trials
Quintiles/BRI International Ltd.
Esher, Surrey
09.1997 - 09.1998
- Provided administrative support to the Clinical Trials Manager and department
- Proofread clinical trial documents, Case Report Forms (CRFs) and protocols
Receptionist and Administrative Assistant
Abela & Gate Gourmet Ltd.
London, UK
05.1995 - 09.1997
- Provided administrative support to the Chairman
- Scheduled the Chairman's weekly international catering events and updated his daily calendar
Hotel Receptionist
Hotel Galileo and Comfort Inn
Paris, France
09.1994 - 04.1995
- Provided excellent customer service by welcoming guests and answering their general inquiries in French
- Handled the check-in process and room reservations of the guests and processed their invoices
Education
Master of Arts - American And English Literature
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA12-2022
Single Subject Teaching Credential - English
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA06-2014
Master of Arts - World Literature With French Minor
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA09-2011
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica06-2009
Skills
- Google Suite, Zoom, Moodle, Canvas, Slack, Spaces
- MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access)
- Adobe Acrobat, Apple Mac
- CoreDossier 553, e-CTDXPRESS 23
- ISI Writer 11, ISI Toolbox 513
- APA and MLA Style
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Administrative Leadership
- Database Management
- Project assistance and support
- Regulatory Compliance
- Event Coordination
- Medical Terminology
- Customer Service and Sales Skills
- English, French, German and Spanish
Accomplishments
- Pi Lamba Theta Honor Society Member, PDK International
- Golden Key International Honor Society Member
- Alpha Mu Gamma Foreign Language Honor Society Member
Timeline
Writing Center Coordinator
International American University
07.2019 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Scoot Education
04.2019 - 12.2022
Smarthinking Writing Skills Tutor
Pearson Online Learning Services (POLS)
08.2017 - 07.2019
Writing Skills Tutor
TRIO-Student Support Services Program, CSULB
07.2014 - 07.2015
English Language Arts Teacher
Hill Classical Middle School
01.2014 - 06.2014
Bilingual French Teacher's Assistant
Language Garden Preschool
11.2011 - 12.2013
Administrative Assistant
BizEx
09.2007 - 09.2011
Project Assistant to the VP and Project Manager
Psomas
09.2006 - 09.2007
CoreDossier Publishing Associate
Abraxis BioScience, Inc.
06.2002 - 09.2006
Wine Order Desk Salesperson
The Wine House
09.2001 - 06.2002
Regulatory Affairs Administrator
Celltech Medeva
03.2000 - 04.2001
Bilingual French Sales/Administrative Assistant
WineShare Ltd.
09.1998 - 09.1999
Project Administrator in Clinical Trials
Quintiles/BRI International Ltd.
09.1997 - 09.1998
Receptionist and Administrative Assistant
Abela & Gate Gourmet Ltd.
05.1995 - 09.1997
Hotel Receptionist
Hotel Galileo and Comfort Inn
09.1994 - 04.1995
Master of Arts - American And English Literature
California State University, Long Beach
Single Subject Teaching Credential - English
California State University - Long Beach
Master of Arts - World Literature With French Minor
University of California - Los Angeles
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Santa Monica College
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