DESIRÉE MIDBY
Kendall Park
Summary
Educator and researcher with a strong background in writing, qualitative research, and content development. Experienced in translating complex ideas into structured, accessible narratives through written, visual, and instructional materials. Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines across academic and research settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Teacher
Franklin Township Board Of Education
01.2023 - 06.2025
- Developed lesson plans and materials to meet the educational needs of students.
- Adopted new technologies and online platforms to facilitate student learning.
- Developed and maintained effective record keeping system for tracking learner attendance, participation and progress.
Graduate Teaching Assistant, College of Law Tutor
Georgia State University
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Held weekly one-on-one tutoring sessions with LLM students
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to improve teaching and learning by sharing resources and best practices.
Graduate Teaching Assistant (Instructor of Record)
Georgia State University
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Taught first-year composition to domestic and international students online
- Planned and delivered lectures and course materials to communicate course content and provide students with subject matter knowledge.
- Developed and graded exams and assessments to evaluate student learning and provide feedback on performance.
Graduate Teaching Assistant (Instructor of Record)
University of Arizona
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Taught first-year composition to domestic and international students, in-person and online (English 101, 102, and 107)
- Planned and delivered lectures and course materials to communicate course content and provide students with subject matter knowledge.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Developed and graded exams and assessments to evaluate student learning and provide feedback on performance.
Education
Master of Education - Language Education
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05.2024
Master of Arts - TESL
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - English Emphasis Linguistics
Boise State University
Boise, ID05.2018
Skills
- Research & archival analysis
- Self-directed research
- Writing, editing & storytelling
- Creative and analytical thinking
- Independent project management
- Presentation design and development
- Detail-oriented organization
- Collaborative work in small teams
PUBLICATIONS
Midby, D., Mugabonake, S., Shea, K., Kayi-Aydar, H. (2020, April). Models and theories of L2 motivation: English language teachers respond. TESOL Quarterly.
Timeline
ESL Teacher
Franklin Township Board Of Education
01.2023 - 06.2025
Graduate Teaching Assistant, College of Law Tutor
Georgia State University
08.2020 - 05.2021
Graduate Teaching Assistant (Instructor of Record)
Georgia State University
08.2020 - 05.2021
Graduate Teaching Assistant (Instructor of Record)
University of Arizona
08.2018 - 05.2020
Master of Education - Language Education
Rutgers University
Master of Arts - TESL
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Arts - English Emphasis Linguistics
Boise State University