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Bernard Jackson

MAYNARD,MA

Summary

Enthusiastic professor and teaching assistant eager to contribute to initiatives in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of the equity needs of various populations and training in teaching, program management, and mentoring. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Teaching Assistant

Tufts University
Medford, MA
01.2022 - Current
  • Assisted Professor Erin Kelly in her "Black Political Thought" course with classroom management and paper grading.
  • Partnered with professor to implement lessons following the course's curriculum, goals and objectives.
  • Met with and advised students individually on writing their papers.
  • Taught and facilitated one class.

Teaching Assistant

Tufts University
Medford, MA
09.2021 - Current
  • Assisted Co-Directors of the Diversity and Leadership Program in structuring my role for the 2021-2022 academic year.
  • Partnered with Co-Directors to plan and implement activities that would provide information on program policies objectives.
  • Advised students individually in regarding their thesis and capstone projects.
  • Presented and facilitated presentations on the tools needed to complete the program requirements.

Assistant Professor of Philosophy

Regis College
Weston, MA
09.2010 - Current
  • Developed and utilized variety of instructional strategies, techniques and delivery methods designed to meet individual learning styles of students.
  • Advised and mentored students on all aspects of the college experience.
  • Fostered safe and civil learning environment by soliciting knowledge of and respect for the concerns of the students.
  • Infused multicultural and diverse perspectives into instructional process to demonstrate respect for individual and cultural differences.
  • Conducted educational and engaging lectures centered on such topics as ethics, critical thinking and contemporary moral issues.
  • Kept abreast of developments in field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues and participating in professional conferences.

Education

No Degree - Project Management

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

No Degree - Chemistry

Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA

No Degree - Philosophy

Miami University
Oxford, OH

Master of Arts - Diversity And Inclusion Leadership

Tufts University
Medford, MA
05.2023

Ph.D. - Philosophy

The University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
12.2003

Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
06.1988

Skills

  • Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
  • Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
  • Lesson Planning and Preparation
  • Experience with Diverse Student Populations
  • Collaborative and Team-Oriented
  • Organizational and Planning Skills
  • Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
  • Positive Attitude and Energetic

Timeline

Teaching Assistant

Tufts University
01.2022 - Current

Teaching Assistant

Tufts University
09.2021 - Current

Assistant Professor of Philosophy

Regis College
09.2010 - Current

No Degree - Project Management

Cornell University

No Degree - Chemistry

Grinnell College

No Degree - Philosophy

Miami University

Master of Arts - Diversity And Inclusion Leadership

Tufts University

Ph.D. - Philosophy

The University of Iowa

Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Northwestern University

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