Hannah Arvanigian
Portage
Summary
I am hoping to be accepted into the First-Year Writing Leadership Team. I am passionate about my teaching and helping my peers when they did it. I pride myself on being a hard worker, strong communicator, and a desire to help others.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Assistant
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo
09.2024 - Current
- Teach First Year Composition Writing
- Support students with their work by grading, answering emails promptly, and providing office hours.
- Hold meetings for students who seem to be falling behind in the hopes of seeing them improve.
- Grade papers, letters, and Eli Review work.
- Plan lessons for each individual class in order to provide my students with the best learning experience I can give.
- Communicate efficiently with students and coworkers.
- Submit student concern forms when necessary.
Reading Tutor
On Your Mark
Chicago
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Virtual position but headquarters was in Chicago.
- Tutored elementary aged students who had low reading test scores.
- Made lessons, managed my sessions, and conducted reading tests.
HVAC Technician
Belaire Suites Hotel
Portage
06.2019 - 04.2022
- Completed preventive maintenance on heating and air conditioning systems to extend life of such equipment.
- Communicated with clients during service calls for top-quality customer service.
- Provided customers with information about new technologies available for their heating and cooling system upgrades.
Literacy Paraprofessional
Portage Public Schools
Portage
09.2016 - 04.2019
- Monitored student attendance records.
- Supported struggling students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Lead study groups throughout the school day.
- Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
Summer School Bilingual Paraprofessional
Kalamazoo Public Schools
Kalamazoo
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Supported students who were English Language Learners.
- I was hired because I spoke Spanish. Most students in my class spoke mostly Spanish.
- Organized class activities.
- Supported with testing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI04-2016
Skills
- Student mentoring
- Online learning platforms
- Tutoring experience
- Course materials preparation
- Passionate and hardworking
Affiliations
- Member of the Kalamazoo Disorderly Writer's Club
- Muay Thai martial artist
- Published in Thistle Magazine and Wingless Dreamer
References
Alen Hamza - Professor
alen.hamza@wmich.edu
Sophia Khan- Team Leadership Member
sophia.b.khan@wmich.edu
Justin Heck- Former Student fall 2024
justin.k.heck@wmich.edu
Kyle Battle- Team Leadership Member
kyle.d.battle@wmich.edu
Timeline
Graduate Assistant
Western Michigan University
09.2024 - Current
Reading Tutor
On Your Mark
06.2022 - 05.2024
HVAC Technician
Belaire Suites Hotel
06.2019 - 04.2022
Summer School Bilingual Paraprofessional
Kalamazoo Public Schools
06.2017 - 08.2017
Literacy Paraprofessional
Portage Public Schools
09.2016 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Western Michigan University
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