James Fitzpatrick
Lincolnton
Summary
Dynamic educator with experience as a Graduate Teacher's Assistant at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, excelling in student mentorship and classroom instruction. Proven ability in grading services and historical research methodologies, fostering engaging discussions and enhancing student learning outcomes through effective communication and critical thinking.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Teacher's Assistant
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Graded assignments for students ranging from Canvas entries to comprehensive History exams repeatedly
- Led discussions for multiple history classes every Friday discussing topics ranging from European to American History.
- Kept detailed notes during weekly classes to let students who missed classes catch up
- Kept comprehensive records on student attendance throughout four semesters
- Oversaw classes as a secondary authority throughout four semesters
- Maintained office hours to allow students to meet and answered their questions throughout four semesters
Volunteer
First Presbyterian Pre-School
Lincolnton
06.2012 - 08.2019
- Assisted with watching four-year-old Pre-School children
- Updated different rooms in order to make fresh and re-invigorating to both children and adults every couple of months
- Aided in teaching a class of four-year-olds
Volunteer
National BETA Club
Lincolnton
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Collaborated with Middle School Students in order to improve their grades
- Assisted the School in annual food drive collections for the local Christian Ministry
- Interacted with members in monthly meetings of the organization in our school.
Education
Master of Arts - History
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina05.2025
Bachelors Degree - History and Political Science
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina05.2023
Skills
- Microsoft Office 2016
- Google Workspaces
- Grading Services
- Archival Research
- Qualitative Research
- Primary Source Analysis
- Secondary Source Synthesis
- Historical Research Methodologies
- Databases
- Critical Thinking
- Academic Writing
- Data Interpretation
- Information Synthesis
- Classroom Instruction
- Discussion Facilitation
- Student Mentorship
- Public Speaking
- Student Assessment
- Curriculum Support
- Active Learning Strategies
- Professional Correspondence
- Written Communication
- Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Problem-Solving
- Effective communication
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Historical analysis
- Public speaking
- Mentoring students
- Student tutoring
- Supervising student activities
- Individual student assistance
- Small group instruction
- Attendance tracking
- Instructional support
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Test proctoring
- Assignment grading
Languages
Semi-Proficient with Russian
Languages
Russian
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Graduate Teacher's Assistant
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
08.2023 - 05.2025
Volunteer
National BETA Club
01.2017 - 06.2019
Volunteer
First Presbyterian Pre-School
06.2012 - 08.2019
Master of Arts - History
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Bachelors Degree - History and Political Science
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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