Ashley Spirek
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
A highly skilled and detail-oriented professional with more than 4 years of higher education experience and proven expertise in research, writing, and editing. Seeking a challenging position where my strong writing and editing abilities can be utilized to produce high-quality content.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Advisor
UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS
Indianapolis, Indiana
03.2023 - Current
- Managed effective communication with 220-300 undergraduate students from various fields including Art, Music, Engineering, and Computer Science.
- Provided 1:1 guidance to Exploring/undecided students in their selection of a major.
- Created personalized academic plans aligned with students' academic, professional, and personal objectives.
- Coordinated outreach efforts aimed at increasing enrollment among targeted populations.
- Organized events such as orientation programs for incoming students.
- Conducted training sessions for new advisors and other faculty members about advising practices and procedures.
Tutor
Huntington University
Huntington, Indiana
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided tutoring services for a diverse range of subjects including Academic Writing & Research, English Literature, Sociology, and Philosophy & Religion.
- Edited student papers for content, organization, clarity, style, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and other errors.
- Provided feedback to help students recognize areas of strength in their writing projects.
- Instructed students on the use of various citation styles such as MLA, APA, and Chicago Style.
- Assisted students virtually and asynchronously, with a focus on supporting them during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History, Political Science, And Philosophy
Huntington University
Huntington, IN05-2021
Master of Arts - History
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, INSkills
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Excellent grammar, proofreading, and editing
- Attention to detail
- Organization and time management
- Academic research experience
- Problem-solving skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Virtual Learning/Instruction
- Cross-Cultural Experience
- Customer Service
Awards
- 2020 Alpha Chi Regional Scholarship Recipient
- R. William Hasker Honor Award in Philosophy and Theology
- 2020 S. G. Whittle Johnston Memorial Award in History
- 2021 S. G. Whittle Johnston Memorial Award in History
Extracurricular Activities
President of Student Government Association (2020-2021)
Travel Abroad to Haiti (March 2018) and India (January 2020)
Horizon Leadership Program
Timeline
Academic Advisor
UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS
03.2023 - Current
Tutor
Huntington University
01.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - History, Political Science, And Philosophy
Huntington University
Master of Arts - History
University of Indianapolis