Kersten Kahley
Waterloo,IA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assitant
University Of Northern Iowa
01.2023 - Current
- Presented wide range of information to students using hands-on instructional techniques for effective comprehension.
- Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
- Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
- Studied and implemented latest information on specific subjects and learning strategies.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
Childcare Associate and Lead Teacher
Blessed Beginnings
02.2021 - 08.2023
- Planned and implemented crafts and other activities to spark interest and enhance development.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
Assistant Editor
University Of Northern Iowa, North American Review
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- Collaborated with writers, designers and other editors to deliver content of highest quality.
- Acquired in-depth knowledge of content areas to provide effective edits.
- Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers to improve article and story writing.
- Edited and revised wide array of content for accuracy, clarity and consistency.
Education
Master of Arts - English Literature And Composition
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - TESOL: Applied Linguistics
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA12.2021
Skills
- Student Assessments
- Small Group Instruction
- Assignment Grading
- Student Records Management
- Discussion Facilitation
- Clerical Support
- Material Preparation
- Activity Implementation
- Effective Communication
- Computer Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Serving Diverse Communities
Accomplishments
- Earned certification in Literary Publishing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 30 in the development of the North American Review Summer '22 issue and Kurt Vonnegut Speculative Fiction Contest.
Timeline
Teaching Assitant
University Of Northern Iowa
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Editor
University Of Northern Iowa, North American Review
01.2022 - 05.2022
Childcare Associate and Lead Teacher
Blessed Beginnings
02.2021 - 08.2023
Master of Arts - English Literature And Composition
University of Northern Iowa
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of Northern Iowa
Bachelor of Arts - TESOL: Applied Linguistics
University of Northern Iowa
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