Hannah Thornby
Summary
Aspiring learning designer with a proven background in writing and education
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Copywriter
McMaster-Carr
Elmhurst, USA
09.2020 - Current
- Write and edit product descriptions following Chicago Manual of Style
- Distill complex technical information into clear, benefit-oriented copy useful to both the casual consumer and the experienced engineer
- In previous role as product information specialist: Lead roll-out of product information team’s workflow revamp; design weekly team training exercises; co-designed new training curriculum; and research and organize technical information so that product information is consistent and customer friendly across company’s 500,000+ offering.
Online Writing Instructor
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, USA
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Teach and design OER (Open Educational Resources) courses for ENGL 1101 and 1102
- Skills: PARS (Personal, Accessible, Responsive, Strategic) pedagogy, LMS, interactive online teaching tools, student-centered, culturally responsive teaching, screencasting.
Freelance Social Media Assistant/Writer
Poached Jobs
Portland, USA
06.2011 - 08.2020
- Research and create customer database for sales team
- Plan, write, and post content on Instagram, LinkedIn, and company blog.
Writing Teacher/Tutor and FYW Program Assistant
DePaul University
Chicago, USA
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Create online workshop series and co-design new tutor training curriculum using data-driven gap analysis in addition to scholarship
- Copyedit faculty manuscripts and dissertations
- Support course writing projects for faculty in various disciplines
- Create pedagogical resources for faculty, including guides for designing meaningful assignments and for working with multilingual students online
- Manage back and front end of a faculty support website
- Propose and complete scholarly research projects for programmatic development.
English Instructor
Atlantic Education Group
Hà Noi, Vietnam
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Teach academic English, creative writing, and public speaking to teens and adults.
- Design writing and reading workshops
Fulbright ETA Grantee
U.S. Department of State
Teluk Intan, Malaysia
12.2015 - 12.2016
- Teach high school English to ages 11-15
- Design, propose, and implement educational programming using grant money.
Social Content Producer
Austin American-Statesman
Austin, USA
12.2014 - 11.2015
- Plan, write, and post online content and manage social media accounts for the city’s largest newspaper
- Leverage SEO best practices and analytical tools to drive web traffic and engage audiences
- Collaborate with breaking news desk to ensure timely and accuarate breaking news posts on social media
Education
M.A. - Writing, Rhetoric, and Discourse
DePaul University
Chicago, ILB.A. - Writing and Rhetoric, Journalism Minor
St. Edward’s University
Austin, TXSkills
- Project management
- Interpersonal skills
- Mentoring
- Teaching
- Tutoring
- Adult learning theory
- Content and learning management systems
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Resource development
Timeline
Online Writing Instructor
College of DuPage
12.2020 - 12.2021
Copywriter
McMaster-Carr
09.2020 - Current
Writing Teacher/Tutor and FYW Program Assistant
DePaul University
08.2018 - 06.2020
English Instructor
Atlantic Education Group
09.2017 - 08.2018
Fulbright ETA Grantee
U.S. Department of State
12.2015 - 12.2016
Social Content Producer
Austin American-Statesman
12.2014 - 11.2015
Freelance Social Media Assistant/Writer
Poached Jobs
06.2011 - 08.2020
M.A. - Writing, Rhetoric, and Discourse
DePaul University
B.A. - Writing and Rhetoric, Journalism Minor
St. Edward’s University