Hesston Bridgeman
Columbia,MO
Summary
Skilled Teaching Assistant with success in creating environments to encourage active inquiry and foster individual growth. Expert in working with teachers to create purposeful lesson plans and measure students' progress through assignments, exams and standardized assessment tools. Offering 2-year background in University schools.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Student Researcher
University Of Missouri
Columbia, MO
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Collected data associated with my research.
- Presented research in a legible readable way.
- Completed research on the Geography of Gaming.
Graduate Teaching Assistant Geography 1100
University Of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Helped students take advantage of other available subject matter and study resources.
- Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
- Followed established course outline to prepare lessons and convey information and enhance understanding of materials.
- Kept classroom focused on academic and intellectual discussions to further students' critical thinking skills as well as understanding of the materials presented.
- Instructed small student groups on individual aspects of subject matter.
- Taught class of 10-40 students in Geography.
- Utilized email, phone and in-person meetings to answer questions and mentor struggling students.
- Tracked class and student metrics including attendance, projects, labs and reports.
- Created lesson plans and instructed class weekly.
Teaching Assistant Geography 1200
University Of Missouri
Columbia, MO
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Helped students take advantage of other available subject matter and study resources.
- Provided students with personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Collaborated with teacher to devise and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligning with school's philosophy and mission.
- Helped the professor build and execute a lesson plan for the semester.
GIS Intern
City of Columbia
Columbia, MO
08.2020 - Current
- Edited and enhanced on-demand GIS data to meet diverse project requirements.
- Reviewed and corrected existing digital cartographic data.
- Assessed 3D and spatial data to support custom terrain and water modeling.
- Used GIS technology, equipment or systems to produce data layers, maps, tables and reports.
Business Support Assistant
University of Missouri System
Columbia, MO
01.2023 - Current
- Answered incoming calls and directed inquiries to the appropriate personnel.
- Maintained filing systems, organized documents and archived records.
- Performed data entry tasks including entering financial information into spreadsheets or databases.
- Created purchase orders, tracked deliveries and maintained accurate inventory records.
- Interacted with customers on behalf of the company in a professional manner while providing excellent service.
- Created and maintained files and documentation supporting company policies and procedures.
- Navigated University systems in order to complete new hire paperwork for new employees.
- Assisted new employees in a front facing position.
- Managed keys and doors systems for a major university building.
Education
Master of Arts - Geography
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO05.2018
Associate of Arts - History
Indian Hills Community College
Centerville, IA05.2014
Skills
- Leadership strength
- Online teaching
- Professional demeanor
- Research support
- Attendance tracking
- Equipment usage
- Lesson planning
- Research expertise
- Group instruction
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint Google Docs, Google Slides
Timeline
Business Support Assistant
University of Missouri System
01.2023 - Current
GIS Intern
City of Columbia
08.2020 - Current
Graduate Student Researcher
University Of Missouri
08.2018 - 05.2020
Graduate Teaching Assistant Geography 1100
University Of Missouri-Columbia
08.2018 - 05.2020
Teaching Assistant Geography 1200
University Of Missouri
08.2018 - 05.2020
Master of Arts - Geography
University of Missouri - Columbia
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Missouri - Columbia
Associate of Arts - History
Indian Hills Community College
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