Skilled lecturer with passion for helping students reach academic goals. Creates engaging learning experiences tailored to meet individual student needs. Develops strategies to help students bolster academic performance.
Hi, I’m
Angelica Blazina-Mantovani
West Islip,NY
Summary
Overview
22
years of professional experience
Work History
John Jay College Public
Lecturer
10.2008 - Current
Job overview
- PAD 771 – Capstone Seminar
- PAD 755 – Writing for Management
- PAD 715– Research Methods
- PAD 701- Fraud, Waste and Abuse
- PAD 700 – Introduction to Public Management(graduate)
- PAD 141 – Computer Applications and Literacy in Public Administration
- PAD 140 – Introduction to Public Management(undergraduate)
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge
- Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms
- Utilized distance learning technology to instruct students remotely
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement
John Jay College Public
MPAQE Workshop Instructor
01.2009 - Current
Job overview
- Conduct various workshops on passing the MPAQE (graduate program writing exam) and grammar/editing during the winter and summer sessions
- Review exam's grading chart, studying methods, exam outline and passing strategies with students
- Teach grammar rules and writing methods
- Grade exams
John Jay College Public Management Department
Writing Coach
10.2020 - 10.2022
Job overview
- Assess stylistic and grammatical weaknesses in students’ writing
- Coach students individually either virtually or in person
- Discuss writing weaknesses with course professors
- Create video lectures discussing format, organization, quality of argument, grammar, fluency, the cohesion of topic, style, clarity, conciseness, and meeting the criteria of the assignment
John Jay College Writing Center
Writing Tutor
04.2001 - 12.2010
Job overview
- Tutored undergraduate and graduate students in writing, organization, development, grammar, APA style
- Assessed stylistic and grammatical weaknesses in students' writing
- Convened with students individually and in various instructional workshops
- Taught effective organization of ideas, grammar use, and writing style
- Prepared students for the college exit test, the CUNY Proficiency Exam and the CUNY ACT Writing exam
Kaplan K12 Learning Services
Supplemental Educational Services Instructor
09.2004 - 06.2005
Job overview
- Taught Math and English Language Art lessons to third graders in Bronx public schools
- Provided practice exams to reinforce fundamentals, improve foundational skills
- Strengthened assessment performance
Education
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New YorkNew York, NY
Master of Public Administration-Inspector General from Inspection And Oversight
05.2007
University Overview
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New YorkNew York, NY
Bachelor of Arts from Forensic Psychology And English Honors Minor
05.2004
University Overview
Skills
- Advanced understanding of basic Office applications, including
- Computer Literacy
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Outlook)
- Workshop Facilitation
- Communication and Writing Skills
- Writing Assessments
- Providing Feedback
- Technical Writing
Additional Information
Additional Information
- AWARDS , John Jay College -Honoree Faculty for Undergraduate Dean’s List in 2013 – 2014 John Jay College Department of English- Honors in English Award for 2003 – 2004
Languages
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Writing Coach
John Jay College Public Management Department
10.2020 - 10.2022
MPAQE Workshop Instructor
John Jay College Public
01.2009 - Current
Lecturer
John Jay College Public
10.2008 - Current
Supplemental Educational Services Instructor
Kaplan K12 Learning Services
09.2004 - 06.2005
Writing Tutor
John Jay College Writing Center
04.2001 - 12.2010
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
Master of Public Administration-Inspector General from Inspection And Oversight
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts from Forensic Psychology And English Honors Minor