John Brown
New York
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective doctoral researcher with valuable experience in curriculum development, research, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in many areas.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher/ Lead Instructor
Double Discovery Center at Columbia University
06.2022 - Current
- Facilitate academic enrichment program in sociology for 10th grade students of color in Washington Heights and Harlem who are from disadvantaged backgrounds
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Coordinated materials and instructional plans for immersive activities exploring concepts.
- Taught Sociology & Research Methods course combining Sociological perspectives, Anthropology and Psychology
- Enrichment Program
TA Social Closure & Inequality
Columbia University, Barnard College
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Uploaded all readings and materials to coursework for students to access
- Assisted Professor with lectures and held office hours for students weekly
- Graded midterms and final papers of all students
Teacher (ELA Composition 1&2/ Critical Reading)
Coney Island Prep High School
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Teach engaging, rigorous, and relevant lessons daily to 10th graders
- Commit to a school culture of consistency by implementing school-wide systems, structures, and procedures while reflecting on one’s own implicit biases
- Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including scholars, families, and staff
- Create academically rigorous and culturally relevant lesson plans, materials, and assessments, and differentiate as needed (adding sociological components)
HIV High Acuity MCM/ Research Assistant
Fenway Health Center
03.2016 - 08.2021
- Analyzed qualitative and quantitative data to derive actionable insights for studies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement research protocols aligned with organizational objectives.
- Developed educational materials based on research findings to support community health initiatives and outreach programs.
- Spearheaded HIV Prevention/Care outreach events in the local Boston community
- Managed a staff of 10 Medical Case Managers
Education
Doctoral Student - Applied Anthropology/Sociology
Columbia University, Teachers College
New York, NYMaster of Arts - Sociology
Columbia University
New York, NY05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Suffolk University
Boston, MA05-2018
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Research Assistant
- Mentorship
- Relationship building
- Classroom management
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
Accomplishments
Zankel Fellowship 2024-2026
Roger Lehecka Double Discovery Center 60th Anniversary Gala
Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship Recipient undergraduate award
Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship Recipient graduate award
International Research Scholarship Award 2022
Coco Cola Rising Leadership Award 2022
Sociology Department Award
Student Senate (DEI Chair)
President of the Black Men's First Generation in Academia Group
McNair Scholar Undergraduate
McNair Scholar Ambassador 2018-2025
Ballotti Symposium 1st Place Research Award 2019
Presenter at Florida International University McNair Symposium 2019
Panelist for American Anthropological Association 2026 St. Louis conference
Timeline
TA Social Closure & Inequality
Columbia University, Barnard College
01.2024 - 12.2025
Teacher (ELA Composition 1&2/ Critical Reading)
Coney Island Prep High School
09.2022 - 06.2024
Teacher/ Lead Instructor
Double Discovery Center at Columbia University
06.2022 - Current
HIV High Acuity MCM/ Research Assistant
Fenway Health Center
03.2016 - 08.2021
Master of Arts - Sociology
Columbia University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Suffolk University
Doctoral Student - Applied Anthropology/Sociology
Columbia University, Teachers College
Skills Awards
- Zankel Fellowship, 2024-01-01, 2026-01-01
- Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship Recipient, 2021-01-01, 2026-01-01
- Ballotti Symposium 1st Place
- McNair Scholar/Ambassador
- Student Senate (Chair of DEI)
- International Scholarship award, 2022-01-01
- Sociology Department Award