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Claire Velte

Haddon Township,NJ

Summary

Highly-motivated recent graduate with BAs in both International Relations and French. Wide range of experience teaching political science research methods, writing in English, and reading and writing in French as a second language. Independent research interests include conflict-related gender-based violence and international criminal law. Strong writing and communication skills, experience with SPSS programming, and advanced French language skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

French Teaching Assistant

Ursinus College
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Hosted French Tables and weekly conversation practice for French students at the 100-, 200-, and 300- levels
  • Taught FREN-202 class once weekly, covering grammar, spoken fluency, pronunciation, and writing in French
  • Collaborated with Professor to create lesson plans and proctor exams

Political Science Research Teaching Assistant

Ursinus College
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • Instructed the use of SPSS programs for political science research
  • Conducted individual tutoring sessions with students to aid them in interpreting quantitative and qualitative data
  • Monitored students' semester-long statistics projects through one-on-one communication

Writing Fellow

Ursinus College Center For Writing And Speaking
09.2020 - 05.2023
  • Paired as a designated fellow with writing-intensive courses
  • Oversaw classes of up to 25 students per semester in: Common Intellectual Experience (CIE-100, CIE-200); Media & Communications (MCS-292W)
  • Helped students to clarify their writing, create outlines, galvanize arguments, and prepare for oral presentations in one-on-one meetings
  • Created and led argument development workshops for students

French Tutor/Lead Language Tutor Supervisor

Ursinus College Institute For Student Success
08.2020 - 05.2023
  • Maintained detailed records of French tutoring sessions using progress reports
  • Demonstrated knowledge of French in class levels 100 to 400
  • Assisted with French classwork, homework, and test preparation by practicing assigned exercises and checking translation/pronunciation work

Research Assistant

Dr. Johannes Karreth
10.2021 - 03.2022
  • Assisted Dr. J. Karreth in his Aid and Peace Research Group examining the roles of international organizations and foreign aid donations in implementing peace agreements
  • Personally focused on peace agreements in Mali circa 1992
  • Worked both independently and collaboratively
  • Performed statistical and qualitative analysis
  • Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create briefs and organize overall research objectives

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

Ursinus College
Collegeville, PA
05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - French

Ursinus College
Collegeville, PA
05.2023

Skills

  • Strong writing skills
  • Excellent time management
  • One-on-one and team communication skills
  • Ability to work comfortably as part of a team
  • Mastery of Microsoft Office
  • Quantitative and qualitative analysis and interpretation
  • IBM SPSS Statistics
  • French speaking/reading proficiency
  • Research assistance

Timeline

French Teaching Assistant

Ursinus College
09.2022 - 05.2023

Political Science Research Teaching Assistant

Ursinus College
01.2022 - 05.2023

Research Assistant

Dr. Johannes Karreth
10.2021 - 03.2022

Writing Fellow

Ursinus College Center For Writing And Speaking
09.2020 - 05.2023

French Tutor/Lead Language Tutor Supervisor

Ursinus College Institute For Student Success
08.2020 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

Ursinus College

Bachelor of Arts - French

Ursinus College

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