Rance Cannon
Gainesville
Summary
Dedicated to fostering a collaborative work environment, with a focus on supporting and learning from colleagues. Recognized as a people person and team player, possessing strong interpersonal skills that enhance relationship building and drive team success. A proven hard worker with a diverse set of practical skills, committed to contributing effectively to projects and initiatives. A passion for continuous learning ensures adaptability and growth in dynamic workplace settings.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Academic Tutor
06.2016 - Current
- Professionally tutored many college students in English, writing, history, and government
- Maintained rigorous attention to time sensitive assignments
- Assisted in preparing students for exams, quizzes, and papers
Content Writer & Personal Relations Officer
The Manor on Main Street
01.2019 - 01.2024
- As a content writer for The Manor on Main Street:
- I overcome complications in establishing a new business, and wrote clear and attractive Facebook pages and content for the website.
- My work has been used in Our Town Magazine and Alachua Today.
- Content writer for a web designer, Tripled DDD, LLC., servicing industries from roofing to law.
- As Personal Relations Officer, I have:
- Corresponded with the public in a professional manner
- Interacted with media outlets and city officials in business relations
- Negotiated contracts and pricing decisions on a business level
Jones Day Law Firm
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Worked with other professional researchers in civil litigation
- Traveled throughout the state of Florida conducting research in libraries and universities
- Prepared documents for the firm’s representatives to examine
PhD Student/Adjunct Instructor
The University of Florida
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Graded term papers and tests
- Tutored undergrads
- Taught undergrads
- Maintained high honors as a graduate student
Adjunct Instructor
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Taught over one hundred (100) students per class
- Developed syllabi, taught courses, worked in coordination with other faculty, and grading tests and term papers
- Overcame challenges of a diverse student population
Head Pastor
01.1995 - 01.2011
- Teaching and counseling parishioners and seekers throughout the U.S. and Mexico proved very challenging but personally satisfying labor. One had to become all things to all people:
- Functioned as a counselor, family counselor, crisis interventionist, therapist for the drug addicted, wedding planner and officiator, conflict resolver, provider of solace, funeral conductor, and comforter to the sick and dying.
- Overcame the problems of dissimilar backgrounds, temperaments, and levels of education.
Education
M.D. - American History
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, AL01-2011
Skills
- Activity-based learning
- Organization
- Online tutoring
- Problem-solving skills
- Experience in Canvas and Microsoft Office
- Time management
- Public Speaking
- Homework assistance
- Adaptable nature
Affiliations
- Honorary Award in History 2004
- Member, Phi Theta Kappa 2003-Present
- Member Golden Key Honor Society 2006-Present
- Member, Phi Alpha Theta 2008-Present
- Member, Sigma Alpha Lambda, 2005-present
- Author of the forthcoming The End. Soon available at Amazon.com
Section name
- Visit my webpage, American Theology: Theology Made in America | Rance Cannon | Substack
- Check out my books, Bible Burns: A Former Pastor Reflects on the Heart of Christian Fundamentalism
- To Awaken the Sleeping God: The Early History of the End Times - Kindle edition
Timeline
Content Writer & Personal Relations Officer
The Manor on Main Street
01.2019 - 01.2024
Professional Academic Tutor
06.2016 - Current
Jones Day Law Firm
01.2012 - 01.2016
PhD Student/Adjunct Instructor
The University of Florida
01.2011 - 01.2013
Adjunct Instructor
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
01.2009 - 01.2011
Head Pastor
01.1995 - 01.2011
M.D. - American History
University of Alabama At Birmingham