JANE CRAGER
New York,US
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lecturer in the Discipline of Writing
Columbia University
07.2023 - Current
- Develop syllabi for a writing workshop and writing seminar using inclusive syllabus design
- Facilitate learning and encourage participation through interactive inquiry-based teaching
- Attend pedagogy trainings to strengthen my skills and knowledge as an instructor
College Readiness Teaching Assistant
Thrive Scholars
05.2023 - 08.2025
- Prepared high-achieving and identifying as underrepresented high school students for the rigor of college-level writing
- Combined instructional support and social-emotional guidance to foster a sense of community and resilience in the classroom
- Developed structured exercises and assignments to maximize student engagement and learning
Events Council Lead
Columbia University Life
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Planned 5 major University Life events with budgets between $500 - $5,000
- Orchestrated equipment rentals, vendor bookings, displays, special needs requirements, printing, and more essential services
Academic Specialist
Harlem Children's Zone, Inc
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Scaffolded material throughout the semester to activate prior knowledge and meet grade-level learning standards
- Guided students with proactive behavior modification, modeling, and positive reinforcement
- Designed activity-based lessons with formative assessments to gauge student learning
Creative Writing Specialist
Children of Promise
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Led weekly, objective-driven creative writing sessions for middle school students focusing on craft fundamentals and writing across genres
- Facilitated dynamic, student-centered discussions using strategies such as think-pair-share and freewrite
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Writing
Columbia School of Arts
10.2024
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Villanova University
05.2020
Skills
- Trauma-Informed Teaching
- Teaching at Urban Schools
- Online Class Discussion
- Course Development
- Workshop Facilitation
- Inclusive Syllabus Design
- Student Advisement
- Committee Management
- Event Planning
Languages
Latin
Limited Working
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Academic Specialist
Harlem Children's Zone, Inc
10.2023 - 11.2023
Lecturer in the Discipline of Writing
Columbia University
07.2023 - Current
College Readiness Teaching Assistant
Thrive Scholars
05.2023 - 08.2025
Events Council Lead
Columbia University Life
05.2023 - 05.2024
Creative Writing Specialist
Children of Promise
08.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Villanova University
Master of Fine Arts - Writing
Columbia School of Arts
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