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Lyla Lee

CHICAGO,Illinois

Summary

Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Student Instructor

University of Illinois, UIC
CHICAGO, Illinois
01.2025 - Current
  • Provided instruction to undergraduate students in the classroom setting.
  • Mentored graduate students on research projects and other academic endeavors.
  • Developed syllabi, visual aids, and other teaching materials.
  • Evaluated and graded assignments, papers, and discussion boards.

Teaching Assistantship

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Communicated effectively with other instructors regarding teaching methods and styles.
  • Collaborated with other Teaching Assistants in planning lessons and activities for students.
  • Graded exams, assignments and essays and recorded grades.

Lead Tutor

Hamline Elementary
Saint Paul, MN
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Designed comfortable tutoring environment conducive to learning.
  • Offered support and strategies for students with learning disabilities to achieve academic success.
  • Helped students review and understand previous lessons to make connection with new lesson.

Education

Master of Arts - English Literature; Asian American Writing

University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
05-2024

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN
05-2021

Ph.D. - English Literature; Postcolonial Theory

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Literary analysis
  • Student mentoring
  • Public speaking
  • Professional writing and rhetoric
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Qualitative research

Affiliations

  • Associate Dance Teacher and Studio Manager, House of Dance, Edina, MN (January 2021-August 2023)
  • Project Gen-K, Commissioned Project, Minneapolis, MN (June 2020-August 2021)
  • Professional Dancer, 612 Crew, Timberwolves, Twin Cities, MN (September 2019-March 2020)

Accomplishments

  • Catalyst Award Winner, Hmong National Development, Minneapolis, MN (April 2025)

Timeline

Graduate Student Instructor

University of Illinois, UIC
01.2025 - Current

Teaching Assistantship

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
09.2023 - 05.2024

Lead Tutor

Hamline Elementary
10.2019 - 03.2020

Master of Arts - English Literature; Asian American Writing

University of Minnesota

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Hamline University

Ph.D. - English Literature; Postcolonial Theory

University of Illinois At Chicago

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