Robert J. Tester

Educator with extensive experience at St. John's University, recognized for innovative course design and adaptive learning strategies that enhance student engagement. Skilled in historical research and analysis, promoting critical thinking and academic success. Committed to fostering inclusive learning environments that cultivate a passion for history and lifelong learning.

• History Honor Society PHI ALPHA THETA
• Philosophy Honor Society Phi Sigma Tau
• Political Science Honor Society Pi Sigma Alpha
• American Historical Association
• Organization of American Historians
• American Association of University Professors

• Adjunct World History Professor, St. John's University, Queens, NY, 08/01/23 - Present, Instruct undergraduate students in World political, economic, and social history with emphasis on modern global developments., Analyze historical public documents, government records, and vital statistics to assess social and cultural significance., Establish positive classroom relationships through active academic discussion, inclusive pedagogy, and higher-level learning strategies emphasizing analysis, synthesis, and evaluation., Examine the origin and evolution of human societies through cultural, social, and comparative historical analysis., Provide students with academic assistance in history, writing, political science, philosophy, economics, and research communication.
• Adjunct American History Professor, Mercy University, New York, NY, 06/01/23 - 08/31/24, Instruct core undergraduate courses in American History (1400-Present) emphasizing political, economic, and social development., Examine immigration patterns, American foreign policy, economic reform, and struggles for racial and gender equality., Lead seminar-style discussions in 20th-century American history, law, government, and foreign affairs.
• Adjunct Professor - American History, City University of New York, Kingsborough Community College, Brooklyn, NY, 09/01/18 - 08/31/23, Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate students in American political, economic, and social history with emphasis on modern history, immigration patterns and policies, roots of U.S. foreign policy, economic and social reform, and racial and gender equality., Design, assign, and evaluate assignments and exams that develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills using instructional technologies including Smartboards, PowerPoint, and historical and topical websites., Leverage strong communication, relationship-building, and mentoring skills to foster probing academic interactions and develop students' critical thinking abilities., Achieve learning targets through innovative, multi-pronged instructional strategies incorporating lectures, assignments, textbooks, films, online research, grading, and presentations.
• Academic Tutor & Learning Consultant, Academic Tutor Solutions, Brooklyn Heights, NY, 09/01/08 - Present, Deliver high-quality, individually tailored advising, counseling, and tutoring to students in history, political science, government, constitutional law, international affairs, forensic research, nonfiction writing, and economics., Provide ongoing academic advising and learning strategy counseling to students navigating academic probation, learning disabilities, and re-entry into higher education., Conceptualized, cultivated, and now manage a unique academic tutoring service that enhances skills and confidence of students with special needs., Empower students to develop strong critical thinking skills and achieve excellent standardized test scores by igniting their passion for learning.
• Adjunct Professor - History, The College of New Rochelle, New Rochelle, NY, 06/01/11 - 01/31/13, Enhanced learning outcomes through creation and presentation of stimulating lectures and course materials., Customized lesson plans to ensure success of students with learning disabilities and other special needs., Developed students' presentation skills, while ensuring optimal learning outcomes by applying technology and educational research tools., Achieved positive learning outcomes for mature students returning to workforce or performing career transitions by tailoring American History courses to their specific needs and interests.
• Academic Tutor & Adjunct Professor of History, St. Francis College, Brooklyn Heights, NY, 09/01/08 - 07/31/12, Served as American History lead instructor, introducing creative and interactive lesson plans and classroom exercises that stimulated student interest and engagement., Championed passion for history and life-long learning in students that included mastery of research best practices, including application of technology and multimedia tools to create high quality research papers.
• Director of Business Operations and Development, Tester-Frers & Company LLC, New York, NY, 08/01/01 - 09/31/08, Delivered professional services to individuals, corporations and other businesses, and educational learning institutions for family-owned company and historical research, writing and consulting firm., Conducted historically focused policy research, corporate communication services, financial research, competitive intelligence, and litigation research, as well as helping families trace their heritage through interviews and document reviews., Verified accuracy of collected research of historical paper and digital documents, using cutting-edge technologies to preserve historical materials.