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Nicole Francis

Provo,Utah

Summary

I am a Master’s student who has found a love for Ancient Near Eastern studies, Early Christianity and Classics with an end goal of pursuing a PhD in Classics, with an emphasis on the impact of Classical Literature on the creation and reception of the New Testament and early Christian Literature.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

Brigham Young University
08.2023 - Current
  • Worked with Dr. Thomas Wayment and Dr. Mike Pope on various New Testament centered projects.
  • Engaged with both primary and secondary sources including journal articles and books.
  • Did research from both a philological and theoretical frame.
  • Aided in both the writing and research elements.

SEMINARY HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER

The Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints Church Education System
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Diversified teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
  • Arranged classroom and lessons to provide opportunities for students to observe, question and investigate new concepts
  • Maintained accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations
  • Taught courses on the Old and New Testament to High School students.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT

Brigham Young University
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Met with supervisors to discuss students' grades and complete required grade-related paperwork
  • Notified instructors of errors and problems with assignments
  • Conducted research for Dr
  • Matthew Grey, a specialist in Hellenistic Jewish and early Christian Material Culture, specifically looking into Apocalyptic themes in Targums during the second temple period.

CLASSROOM TEACHER AND WORKSHOP INSTRUCTOR

Missionary Training Center
08.2020 - 12.2021
  • Integrated technology into classroom and lesson plans, supporting students through accessibility tools
  • Identified student needs and collaborated with staff members to assess and solve challenges
  • Large group instruction, instructed missionary workshops from 1-50 missionaries both via zoom and in person
  • Participated in interview process, helped conduct rating sessions for potential applicants at the MTC.

Education

Master of Arts - Comparative Studies: Classics

Brigham Young University
04.2025

ANCIENT NEAR EASTERN STUDIES IN GREEK - NEW TESTAMENT -

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
06.2023

Skills

  • Proficiency in using academic databases to find scholarly sources
  • Familiarity with archival research and primary source analysis
  • Written communication skills for drafting research proposals, reports, and academic papers
  • Experience with academic writing conventions, including proper citation formats (eg, MLA, Chicago)
  • Editing and proofreading skills to ensure accuracy and clarity of written materials
  • Critical evaluation of scholarly literature and research methodologies

Languages

Greek
Professional Working
Latin
Limited Working

Timeline

Research Assistant

Brigham Young University
08.2023 - Current

SEMINARY HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER

The Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints Church Education System
08.2022 - 05.2023

RESEARCH ASSISTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT

Brigham Young University
01.2022 - 04.2022

CLASSROOM TEACHER AND WORKSHOP INSTRUCTOR

Missionary Training Center
08.2020 - 12.2021

Master of Arts - Comparative Studies: Classics

Brigham Young University

ANCIENT NEAR EASTERN STUDIES IN GREEK - NEW TESTAMENT -

Brigham Young University
Nicole Francis