Hi, I’m
Andersen Herminia Boyer
Rhetorician, educator, writer
East Lansing,MI
Summary
Experienced in developing course materials and lesson plans, contributing to enhanced student engagement and comprehension in foundational subjects. Collaborated with faculty to implement innovative teaching strategies, resulting in improved curriculum delivery and student outcomes. Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades while providing constructive feedback to foster academic growth. Participated in professional development workshops to refine teaching methodologies and stay current with educational best practices.
Graduate teaching assistant with a passion for education and a commitment to student success. Proficient in course development, grading, and classroom management.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Michigan State UniverstiyEast Lansing
Graduate Teaching Assistant
08.2024 - 12.2025
Job overview
- Assisted in developing course materials and lesson plans, enhancing student engagement and comprehension in foundational subjects.
- Graded assignments and provided constructive feedback, fostering academic growth and improving overall student performance.
- Facilitated study sessions and office hours, promoting a supportive learning environment and encouraging student participation.
- Collaborated with faculty to implement innovative teaching strategies, resulting in improved curriculum delivery and student outcomes.
- Coordinated classroom logistics and resources, ensuring smooth operations and a conducive learning atmosphere for students.
- Developed and maintained effective communication channels with students, addressing inquiries and promoting a sense of community.
- Participated in professional development workshops, refining teaching methodologies and staying current with educational best practices.
- Graded student assignments and exams, providing feedback on their performance.
- Collaborated with faculty members to develop innovative ways of teaching concepts.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades in accordance with university policies.
- Conducted weekly office hours to provide academic guidance to students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching pedagogy or technology use in classrooms.
- Advised students on appropriate resources for research projects.
- Provided individual tutoring sessions for struggling students as needed.
- Displayed strong work ethic and promoted respect and humility among individuals.
- Adhered to university requirements for student assignments, testing and grading of work.
- Created multimedia materials such as presentations, videos, and podcasts to supplement classroom instruction.
- Attended departmental meetings to discuss teaching strategies and methods.
- Led review sessions prior to major exams or assignments due dates.
- Organized lectures, seminars, workshops, and other activities related to the subject matter of the class.
- Facilitated discussions among students during class sessions.
- Researched new topics related to the subject matter of the course.
- Created a positive learning environment through effective classroom management techniques.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of struggling students.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, and behavioral issues.
- Utilized educational technology to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
- Evaluated and graded examinations, assignments or papers and recorded grades.
- Tutored or mentored students in need of additional instruction.
- Copied and distributed classroom materials.
- Developed syllabi, visual aids and other teaching materials.
- Ordered or obtained materials for classes.
Michigan State UniverstiyEast Lansing
Donor Recognition Coordinator
11.2019 - 08.2024
Job overview
- Developed and implemented donor recognition programs, fostering strong relationships and enhancing donor engagement across initiatives.
- Coordinated the planning and execution of recognition events, ensuring seamless logistics and high attendee satisfaction.
- Managed donor database, ensuring accurate records and timely communication, which improved retention rates among key stakeholders.
- Trained and mentored junior staff in donor recognition best practices, promoting a culture of appreciation and recognition within the organization.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create impactful marketing materials, increasing awareness of donor contributions and initiatives.
- Analyzed donor feedback and recognition program effectiveness, leading to enhanced strategies for future donor engagement initiatives.
- Created comprehensive reports on donor contributions and recognition efforts, providing insights to senior leadership for strategic planning.
- Facilitated communication between different departments in order to resolve issues quickly.
- Monitored project progress and provided updates to stakeholders.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Consulted with managers to resolve problems relating to employee performance, office equipment and work schedules.
- Reviewed employees' work to check adherence to quality standards and proper procedures.
- Implemented departmental policies and standards in conjunction with management to streamline internal processes.
- Researched and prepared reports required by management or governmental agencies.
- Recruited, interviewed and selected employees to fill vacant roles.
- Recommended solutions related to staffing issues and proposed procedural changes to managers.
Education
Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI
Master of Arts from Rhetoric And Writing
08.2023 - 12.2025
University Overview
- Custom Concentration: Pedagogical Approaches to Cultural Rhetorics
- Awarded fully funded graduate teaching assistantship
- Member of Teachers of Color
- Professional training in university-level English composition instruction
- Certified Teacher Consultant - National Writing Project
- Excelled in classroom instruction, community building, and further my knowledge and creation of multimodal composition
- Presented and successfully defended a multimodal masters portfolio centered on pedagogy and evolution of my own work
- Research in cultural rhetorics and pedagogy
Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Arts from Professional Writing
06.2016 - 12.2021
University Overview
- Excelled in rhetorical studies, understanding the many ways rhetoric strengthens messaging and how to tailor strategies to specific audiences
- Proficiency in Spanish
- Skilled at multimodal composition
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Student engagement
- Academic feedback
- Classroom management
- Educational technology
- Team collaboration
- Teaching methodologies
- Mentorship and training
- Research skills
- Student assessment
- Performance evaluation
- Resource allocation
- Professional development
- Stakeholder communication
- Attendance tracking
- Innovative teaching strategies
- Tutoring support
- Group and individual instruction
- Leadership strength
- Research and analysis
- Student records management
- Immersive teaching
- University standards
- Materials preparation
- Lesson implementation
- Documentation skills
- Knowledgeable about rhetoric, audience specific messaging and multimodal composition
- Equipment usage
- Cultural sensitivity
- Differentiated instruction
- Assignment grading
- Technology-savvy
- Subject matter expertise
- Lesson planning
- Video recording
- Project-based learning
- Collaborative teamwork
- Academic advising
- Library instruction
- Problem-solving
- Analytical thinking
- Content area expertise
- Research assistance
- Written communication
- Group facilitation
- Self motivation
- Project Support
- Reliability
- Undergraduate course instruction
- Grades recording
- Course requirements
- Data entry
- Continuous improvement
- Academic research
Affiliations
- Solo parented two special needs sons throughout my academic career
- Invited speaker for MSU and Lansing School District’s collaborative Spartan Club designed to support and prepare students from underserved and marginalized communities for College
- Mentored student’s in need of various types of support as many were away from home for the first time. I ultimately began organizing a weekly “family dinner” in the main freshman dining hall to promote care, belonging and connection
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Michigan State Universtiy
08.2024 - 12.2025
Michigan State University
Master of Arts from Rhetoric And Writing
08.2023 - 12.2025
Donor Recognition Coordinator
Michigan State Universtiy
11.2019 - 08.2024
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts from Professional Writing
06.2016 - 12.2021