English
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
2022.09 - 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
2021.07 - 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
2021.01 - 2021.07
- 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
2018.08 - 2020.05
- Utilized Twitter, Wordpress, and Instagram
- Built following from 25 to1,500 with 10-20% consistent engagement
Tutor
Wyzant
2013.08 - 2015.05
- 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
2006.08 - 2011.05
- 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
2013.05 - 2015.05
No Degree - History and Political science
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO 2011.05 - 2012.05
Skills
AP Exam Preparation
Languages
French
Learning Spanish
Hobbies
Photography, painting, drawing, graphic design, video and photo editing
Timeline
Social Media Content Creator
Self Employed
2022.09 - Current
Private Tutor
Self Employed
2021.07 - Current
Tutor
Wyzant
2021.01 - 2021.07
Social Media Education and Outreach
Self Employed
2018.08 - 2020.05
Tutor
Wyzant
2013.08 - 2015.05
Bachelor of Arts - History and Political Science
University of Colorado At Boulder
2013.05 - 2015.05
No Degree - History and Political science
University of Northern Colorado
2011.05 - 2012.05
Teacher’s Apprentice
Candice Steele
2006.08 - 2011.05