Jared McKee
Gainesville
Summary
I am a Ph.D. candidate in Languages and Literacies in Education at the University of Florida with 10+ years of teaching experience and will earn my degree next spring. I am looking for opportunities where I can use my online course design, teaching, and materials design skills for educational technology companies that cater to the teaching of multilingual learners.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant and PhD Student
University of Florida
01.2022 - Current
- I've been working on four research projects since coming to UF
- The first was Project RIEL which incorporated professional development for high school biology teachers on how to use culturally responsive teaching for emergent bilinguals This project was funded by the National Science Foundation
- The second and ongoing project is Project Virtue in Education, which addresses the challenges of teaching character education in ELA settings
- Another project investigated student perspectives on the implementation of the Human Dignity Curriculum in two different school settings
- My current research investigates teacher education and the integration of practical wisdom as a way of helping teacher candidates (TCs) to make informed decisions about their practice in teaching multilingual learners
- Skills: Public Speaking, Research, Writing
Online Reading and Writing Teacher
EDUBUS
01.2021 - Current
- Prepared a curriculum for summer camps for three different years
- Designed online courses for writing competitions such as the John Locke Writing Competition and New York Times Editorial Competition
- Taught a summer college essay writing course in California for two weeks
- Skills: Public Speaking, Online Course Design, Writing Curriculum, Interpersonal Skills
Writing Course Grader
Homeschool Connections
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Grading 9th and 10th grade academic writing courses for the online writing program through Homeschool Connections
- Providing high quality feedback to students in the program
- Skills: Writing
Online Writing Tutor
Georgetown Learning Centers
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Reviewed university student papers and gave them detailed feedback based on rubrics and expectations of professors
- Assisted hundreds of university students each semester
- Skill: Proofreading
English as a Second Language Instructor
EF English Live
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Taught EFL to adult students from countries around the world including Saudi Arabia, Brazil, and China
- Gave classes online on the EF platform for both group and private lessons
- Skills: Public Speaking, Teaching
Debate skills and Speech Teacher
Speechtopia
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Teaching debate skills and speech coaching to students from China and North America online
- Skills: Public Speaking Coaching, Mentoring
Assistant Professor
Silla University
03.2019 - 05.2020
- Taught English conversation classes to about 200 university students per semester
- Gave lectures on ESL writing for English Education majors
- Led a professional development workshop on emotional intelligence
- Skills: Public Speaking, Teaching
Lecteur d'anglais (English Language Teacher)
Université de Nantes
08.2014 - 07.2016
- Taught university students (undergraduate and master's levels), English language conversation classes, in various fields, including General English, Literature and Culture, Business English, Advertising/Marketing
- Administered oral exams and marking all students based on their participation and level of English in the language class
- Monitored student progress and offered support during office hours
- Participated in activities such as English Night and Film Night
- Skills: Public Speaking and Teaching
English Language Teacher
EC Boston
04.2013 - 06.2014
- English language teacher and permanent substitute teacher
- Followed an integrated skills curriculum and taught English language classes to students between the ages of 16 and 30, primarily Korean, Saudi, and Columbian in origin
- Delivered high quality engaging and meaningful lessons based on topics in General English classes
- Created a dynamic atmosphere where students could express themselves and engage in learning the English language
- Created syllabi and curriculum for elective classes and administered oral exams for students
- Administered periodic level tests for students of various levels
- Participated in a variety of continuing professional development workshops
- Led student activities in the evenings
- Served as a front-desk assistant, helping students during school orientation Levels taught: Beginner, Elementary, Pre-intermediate, Low Intermediate, Intermediate, High Intermediate, Upper Intermediate
- Skills: Public Speaking and Teaching
Education
Ph.D. - Curriculum and Instruction: Languages and Literacies in Education
University of Florida
Gainesville05-2026
Master of Arts - French Studies
Brown University
Providence05.2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Philosophy and French
Covenant College
Lookout Mountain05.2010
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Canvas
- Public Speaking
- Qualitative Research
- Data Analysis
- Academic Writing
- Project Management
- Online Teaching and Course Design
- College Essay Coaching
Languages
French
Full Professional
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant and PhD Student
University of Florida
01.2022 - Current
Writing Course Grader
Homeschool Connections
08.2021 - 04.2023
Online Writing Tutor
Georgetown Learning Centers
04.2021 - 05.2022
Online Reading and Writing Teacher
EDUBUS
01.2021 - Current
English as a Second Language Instructor
EF English Live
01.2021 - 11.2021
Debate skills and Speech Teacher
Speechtopia
01.2021 - 06.2021
Assistant Professor
Silla University
03.2019 - 05.2020
Lecteur d'anglais (English Language Teacher)
Université de Nantes
08.2014 - 07.2016
English Language Teacher
EC Boston
04.2013 - 06.2014
Ph.D. - Curriculum and Instruction: Languages and Literacies in Education
University of Florida
Master of Arts - French Studies
Brown University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Philosophy and French
Covenant College
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