Jack Bryson
Iowa City
Summary
Graduate student at the University of Iowa, pursuing Master of Public Affairs with a concentration in Public Policy; currently holding Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Secondary Education. Two years experience as a social studies teacher at a public K-12 school, and experience as teaching assistant in the collegiate level. Dedicated, driven, and savvy in navigating varied political landscapes and policymaking scenarios with a priority in punctuality and positive relationships.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
University of Iowa
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted for American Foreign Policy Course
- Facilitated classroom activities to enhance student engagement and comprehension.
- Coordinated grading processes, ensuring timely feedback for students.
- Supported faculty in managing administrative tasks.
- Evaluated student progress, providing insights for instructional improvements.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
Field Intern
Nathan Sage for U.S. Senate
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted in data collection and analysis for field projects to improve operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to develop and implement best practices in field operations.
- Cultivated a supportive team environment by assisting fellow interns with their tasks when needed.
- Improved voter and volunteer outreach effectiveness through phone banking and canvassing techniques.
- Streamlined voter database management, allowing for more targeted and efficient communication strategies.
- Coordinated volunteer recruitment and training, ensuring a robust support network for the campaign.
- Gained valuable insight into government policy-making processes through research tasks.
- Analyzed voter data to identify key demographics and optimize targeting strategies.
Social Studies Teacher
Coon Rapids-Bayard Community School
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet curriculum standards.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational and cultural diversity.
Parking Attendant
University of Iowa Parking and Transportation
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Providing excellent customer service to a varied amount of people
- Management and maintenance
- Answered general questions about parking fees, facilities, and directions.
- Facilitated vehicle flow by managing traffic control and parking in assigned area.
- Directed patrons to designated parking spaces.
Social Media Manager
University Democrats at Iowa
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Oversaw social media presence on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for the organization to create engaging posts that grew influence on campus and promoted meetings and events.
- Grew Instagram presence by 500+ followers and grew Twitter presence by 300+ followers during this tenure.
- Created 1-2 Instagram posts a week with near-daily updates to Instagram stories; created 1-2 tweets per week with additional engagement through replies and retweets.
- Utilized Canva to create posts promoting events and meetings during the 2022 midterm elections, including on-campus rallies with Christina Bohannan and Deidre DeJear.
Canvasser
Canvass America
04.2020 - 10.2021
- Surveyed thousands of voters door-to-door across Iowa, asking voters what issues they cared about the most in future elections in a non-partisan fashion.
- Communicated with voters across the country via phone calling to discuss political landscapes
- Distributed literature regarding political issues to households across Iowa
- Engaged in conversation with concerned voters of the nation, via both phone calls and interpersonal door-to-door communication.
Delivery Driver
Gumby's Pizza
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Delivered food to homes across Iowa City
- Worked extensive, 11+ hour shifts
- Utilized communication and customer service skills.
Shelver
Boyd Law Library
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Kept library shelves and printed materials well-stocked and organized according to established system
- Cataloged and sorted books and library materials.
Social Media Intern
Greene County GOP
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Conducted daily updates to social media profiles to boost company online presence.
- Created informative and entertaining posts for party's Facebook and Instagram pages.
- Responded to comments, posts, and questions from various channels.
- Created engaging content to catch attention of potential supporters, promoted events, and GOTV campaigns.
Front Desk Clerk/Services Representative
Greene County Community Center
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Provided guests with above-and-beyond service, including making room reservations and allowing tours
- Used quick response and dynamic service skills to build relationships with patrons, improving customer retention rate
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process
- Reported facility and room maintenance problems to appropriate personnel for immediate remediation
- Managed sanitation and prevention of virus spread during COVID-19 pandemic.
Courtesy Clerk
Fareway Grocery
12.2017 - 08.2019
- Stocked shelves and managed inventory through pallets and carts
- Helped customers take merchandise out of store and loaded items into vehicles
- Addressed customer needs, including price checks and merchandise retrieval from upper shelves or stockroom
- Bagged customer items efficiently using proper techniques to protect delicate items and separate different groups of merchandise
- Returned unwanted items to correct store locations and restocked shelves
- Assisted customers with large purchases by carrying items to vehicles
- Took inventory and examined merchandise to identify items to be reordered or replenished.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education And Political Science
University of Iowa
05.2023
Skills
- Policy-based strategic communication and analysis
- Social Media Management
- Public Speaking and Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Google Drive
- Punctuality
- Statistics Programs
- Lesson Planning
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
University of Iowa
08.2025 - Current
Field Intern
Nathan Sage for U.S. Senate
07.2025 - Current
Social Studies Teacher
Coon Rapids-Bayard Community School
08.2023 - 06.2025
Social Media Manager
University Democrats at Iowa
06.2022 - 05.2023
Parking Attendant
University of Iowa Parking and Transportation
08.2021 - 07.2023
Delivery Driver
Gumby's Pizza
11.2020 - 07.2021
Canvasser
Canvass America
04.2020 - 10.2021
Shelver
Boyd Law Library
09.2019 - 03.2020
Front Desk Clerk/Services Representative
Greene County Community Center
03.2019 - 08.2019
Social Media Intern
Greene County GOP
08.2018 - 08.2019
Courtesy Clerk
Fareway Grocery
12.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education And Political Science
University of Iowa
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