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Forrest Deacon

West Chester,PA

Summary

Academic writer and teacher with experience in education and publishing. Passionate about critical thinking and accessible communication that makes an impact on people's lives. Uses research skills and tools to hold writing and thinking to highest standards of expression and access. Collaborates with diverse set of stakeholders in an approachable, sensitive, and democratic manner. Dedicated to ensuring that all people feel valued in their work, thought, and writing and can actively contribute to the conversations about the world.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Book Review Coordinator

The New School
08.2020 - Current
  • Managed up to 150 book reviews from original solicitation to publication.
  • Collaborated with authors, editorial staff, journal board, and publishers to ensure publications met the goals of each.
  • Planned with fellow editors to review new, cutting-edge, or field-expanding titles.
  • Communicated publication process to authors in transparent, accessible, and democratic manner.
  • Tracked author and publication process using Google and Microsoft tools (e.g. Sheets and Excel).
  • Generated reports from data for annual presentation for Wiley and Journal Board.
  • Oversaw all editorial functions of publications, ensuring highest standard of expression and accessibility.

Master Tutor

C2 Education
08.2017 - Current
  • Provided verbal instruction to students on standardized exams (e.g. SAT/ACT/Keystone/AP/GRE/LSAT) to diverse group of students, growing scores on average by 300 points.
  • Identified student strengths and needs, working collaboratively with students, families, and center staff to develop learning goals.
  • Tracked and managed students progress toward goals using Microsoft, Google, and Adobe software (e.g. Excel, Sharepoint, Sheets).

Graduate Teaching Fellow

The New School
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Planned, executed, and managed all aspects of a Politics course with 20 upperclass students.
  • Led discussions for a diverse set of students, ensuring high standards of comprehension and communication.
  • Consistently met with students to develop goals, improve writing, and critical thinking and reading skills.
  • Created and graded all assignments, using each to grow a specific aspect of student writing.
  • Directed student Capstone thesis projects, providing sources, advise, and writing feedback.
  • Tracked student progress, maintained attendance, and collaborated with advisors using software (e.g. Canvas and Starfish).

Education

Ph.D. - Politics

The New School For Social Research
New York, NY

Master of Arts - Politics

The New School For Social Research
New York, NY
05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy/History

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
05.2015

Skills

    • Research and Analysis
    • Classroom Presentation
    • Academic Publishing
    • Editing and Accessible Communication
    • Student Engagement and Success
      • Data Entry and Tracking
      • Grant Writing
      • Democratic Collaboration
      • Accessibility and Cultural Sensitivity

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Latin
Professional Working
French
Professional Working

Timeline

Graduate Teaching Fellow

The New School
01.2023 - 05.2023

Book Review Coordinator

The New School
08.2020 - Current

Master Tutor

C2 Education
08.2017 - Current

Ph.D. - Politics

The New School For Social Research

Master of Arts - Politics

The New School For Social Research

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy/History

Western Kentucky University
Forrest Deacon