Jennifer Burd
Summary
Experienced professional with a diverse background and strong skills in communication and project management.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Copy Editor and Writer
Freelance
2012 - Current
- Works with new and advanced writers to develop ideas and strengthen authorial voice.
- Experience in technical editing, social media, blogging, cover letters, grants.
- Samples available upon request.
Bartender
The Monkey Club
09.2020 - 07.2025
- Provided safe and welcoming customer service throughout and after COVID lockdowns
- Managed cash handling duties, opening and closing, training new employees
- Organized and hosted special events including a book club and local arts speaker series
- Created content for social media
Adjunct Professor
Various Universities
2017 - 2022
- Taught English, American Studies, History, other interdisciplinary general education courses.
- Employed diverse teaching methods to provide students with an accessible and approachable class environment
- From a student: "Although it was a 3 hour class, she made it feel so short because of the variety of things we would do. From movies to group work to guest speakers, this class was a breeze. She is also a respectable and mature professor who makes you feel comfortable and appreciated."
General Manager
ESC Escape Room
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Promoted from Game Master to Coordinating Manager to General Manager.
- Cultivated relationships with businesses to promote team building workshops.
- Managed scheduling, maintained office and game rooms, hosted and promoted special events.
- Maintained and elevated brand evaluation to effectively handoff successful sale in 2016.
Teaching Assistant
Temple University
09.2015 - 01.2016
- Performed as the sole instructor with oversight from the department.
- Designed engaging lesson plans to foster discussion and collaborative problem solving.
- Tutored students in individual sessions to improve writing and research skills.
- Participated in a seminar for new Teaching Assistants
Education
Ph.D. - English
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA01-2019
Master of Arts - English
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05-2018
Bachelor of Arts - English
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA12.2012
Skills
- Professional content writing
- Strong customer support skills
- Analytical reasoning
- Fact-checking precision
- Learning Management Systems
- Curriculum development
- Advanced reading comprehension
Certification
- Writing certificate, Temple University - 2012
- Pennsylvania Responsible Alcohol Management Program - 2023
Timeline
Bartender
The Monkey Club
09.2020 - 07.2025
General Manager
ESC Escape Room
05.2016 - 12.2016
Teaching Assistant
Temple University
09.2015 - 01.2016
Copy Editor and Writer
Freelance
2012 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Various Universities
2017 - 2022
Ph.D. - English
Temple University
Master of Arts - English
Temple University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Temple University
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