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Celeste Andrews

Montclair,NJ

Summary

Research-driven writer and educator with a strong background in academic scholarship and analytical writing. I have the ability to communicate with audiences of diverse backgrounds and am experienced in producing clear and engaging writing without sacrificing nuance. I have experience synthesizing complex research into accessible prose, developing educational materials, and managing long-term independent research projects. I am collaborative and detail-oriented and have experience both working on my own and as part of a team.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Professor of History

Bard High School Early College-Newark
Newark, NJ
09.2024 - Current

Students at BHSEC-Newark simultaneously earn their high school diplomas and an Associates degree from Bard College. I teach the History of the United States, 1929-Present. Responsibilites in this role include:

  • Planning the course curriculum and writing or gathering all course materials.
  • Leading the class and interacting with about 100 individual students on a daily basis.
  • Grading, classroom management, and all other duties associated with teaching.

Teaching Fellow

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
2018 - 2021

Teaching Fellows lead weekly discussion sections, grade students’ material and provide feedback, mentor and provide support for students, and act as a conduit of communication between the course’s professor and students.

  • Three-time recipient of the Certificate of Distinction in Teaching from the Office of Undergraduate Education, Harvard University

Editor

Proceedings of the Harvard Celtic Colloquium
2017 - 2018

I worked on a team that oversaw the publication of two editions of this peer-reviewed academic journal. My responsibilities included organizing peer review matches, copy editing and proofreading articles in preparation for publication, and communicating with authors and peer reviewers, and managing the less senior members of my team.

Organizer

Harvard Celtic Colloquium
2017 - 2018

I worked with a team that organized this annual academic conference. My responsibilities included determining the conference's program of participants from a pool of applicants, planning the event itself (including organizing food, booking the venue, and obtaining technical equiptment), and communicating regularly with program participants and the rest of my team.

Education

Ph.D. - Celtic Languages And Literatures

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
2023

Master of Arts - Medieval Welsh Literature

Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth, Wales
2016

Master of Letters - Medieval Studies

University of St Andrews
St. Andrews, Scotland
2014

Bachelor of Arts - History And Medieval Studies

Smith College
Northampton, MA
2013

Skills

  • Academic research and writing
  • Editing and proofreading
  • Public speaking and presentations
  • Communication for various audiences and knowledge levels
  • Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Zoom, etc
  • Teaching at the college, early college, and high school levels
  • Academic mentoring
  • Organizing workshops, conferences, meetings, and other events

Timeline

Assistant Professor of History

Bard High School Early College-Newark
09.2024 - Current

Teaching Fellow

Harvard University
2018 - 2021

Editor

Proceedings of the Harvard Celtic Colloquium
2017 - 2018

Organizer

Harvard Celtic Colloquium
2017 - 2018

Ph.D. - Celtic Languages And Literatures

Harvard University

Master of Arts - Medieval Welsh Literature

Aberystwyth University

Master of Letters - Medieval Studies

University of St Andrews

Bachelor of Arts - History And Medieval Studies

Smith College