Courtney Hughes
Tutor And Social Media Educator
Aurora,CO
Summary
Historian and Political Scientist with research, writing, teaching, and social media education experience. After completing a Masters level thesis I continued building skills, despite disability, through tutoring and building an educational social media platform. As historians we must tell a story, make original arguments, and prove significance. I bring true history to students through historical methodology and expertise, making a “boring” subject relevant every day. I also utilize innovative and engaging strategies tailored to student’s learning styles.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Social Media Content Creator
Self Employed
09.2022 - Current
- Reworking education content for African, Indigenous, Global, and Gender History and Disability education, relaunch soon
- Expanding platforms to include TikTok, YouTube, and Patreon
Private Tutor
Self Employed
07.2021 - Current
- Long term tutoring focused on building students’ writing, research, and study skills particularly for AP and College Exams
- Creating applications for colleges and special programs
- Continued utilizing interactive learning strategies with emphasis on pattern building across subjects.
- Building curriculum to launch an Africa in Global History course on Outschool platform.
Tutor
Wyzant
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Routinely tutored students in high school and college biology, geology, ecology, history, sociology, logic, and philosophy courses
- Specialized in AP exams such as AP World, US, and European history, developing specific content
- Analyzed student learning styles
- Created interactive learning strategies: timelines, song parodies, visual flash cards, multimedia notes, presentational interactive maps to help engage students.
Social Media Education and Outreach
Self Employed
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Utilized Twitter, Wordpress, and Instagram
- Built following from 25 to1,500 with 10-20% consistent engagement
Tutor
Wyzant
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Developed learning plans with parents including reward systems
- Prepared students for AP Examinations in history, statistics, government, environmental science, biology, and geography
- Focused on organization and basic study skills
Teacher’s Apprentice
Candice Steele
08.2006 - 05.2011
- Started as K-12 SPED and ELL teacher's assistant making copies, grading homework, organizing, filing, and setting up classrooms
- Began apprenticing in classes and private tutoring session, assisting students
- Ended apprenticeship as a private writing tutor and essay grading
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History and Political Science
University of Colorado At Boulder
05.2013 - 05.2015
No Degree - History and Political science
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO 05.2011 - 05.2012
Skills
AP Exam Preparation
Individualized Instruction
CommunicationCritical ThinkingProject Management
Study plan development
Online tutoring
Writing tutoring
Advanced Interactive Learning Strategies
Hobbies
Photography, painting, drawing, graphic design, video and photo editing
Timeline
Social Media Content Creator
Self Employed
09.2022 - Current
Private Tutor
Self Employed
07.2021 - Current
Tutor
Wyzant
01.2021 - 07.2021
Social Media Education and Outreach
Self Employed
08.2018 - 05.2020
Tutor
Wyzant
08.2013 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - History and Political Science
University of Colorado At Boulder
05.2013 - 05.2015
No Degree - History and Political science
University of Northern Colorado
05.2011 - 05.2012
Teacher’s Apprentice
Candice Steele
08.2006 - 05.2011