Taylor Seaver
Ypsilanti
Summary
Dedicated professional and student, with strong commitment to coordinating impactful community initiatives, emphasizing student and community perspectives and experiences in professional and academic settings. With a work history in education and research, I am equipped with advanced analytical, communication (verbal and written), and collaboration skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
OnRamps U.S. History Grader
University of Texas-Austin
<ul>
<li>Provided constructive feedback to enhance student understanding.</li>
<li>Participated in training sessions to improve grading practices and standards.</li>
<li>Ensured compliance with academic integrity policies during the grading process.</li>
<li>Evaluated student assignments for clarity and completeness.</li>
</ul>
09.2025 - Current
- Provided constructive feedback to enhance student understanding.
- Participated in training sessions to improve grading practices and standards.
- Ensured compliance with academic integrity policies during the grading process.
- Evaluated student assignments for clarity and completeness.
Graduate Research Assistant
Ethnic Studies Learning Collaborative
09.2023 - 08.2025
- Assisted in organizing workshops and events for student engagement and outreach.
- Coordinated with diverse groups to facilitate discussions on cultural awareness.
- Managed literature reviews and summarized key findings for research projects.
- Prepared reports, presentations, and articles using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
- Coordinated recruitment efforts for research studies by developing advertisements, screening applicants.
- Oversaw students in group settings and offered academic guidance.
- Provided administrative support by scheduling meetings, arranging travel plans, taking minutes at meetings.
- Provided guidance to undergraduate students working on independent projects related to the main research focus.
Student Advisor and Tutor
Donna Independent School District
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Collaborated with teachers to identify student needs and support services.
- Monitored student progress by discussing educational goals, grades and performance.
- Conducted regular check-ins with students to monitor academic progress and challenges.
- Provided guidance and support to students on academic, career, and personal issues.
- Identified at-risk students through early intervention methods such as monitoring grades or attendance patterns.
Student Advisory Board Member
Institute of Museum and Library Services
03.2023 - 05.2025
- Facilitated discussions among board members to ensure diverse perspectives.
- Advocated for student needs within the museum and library community.
- Participated in travel to the on-site museum locations to improve communication, garner leadership skills, and provide student input.
Creative Writing Co-Teacher & Editor
Region One GEAR UP
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Assessed students' writing skills through personalized feedback and targeted exercises.
- Guided students in structuring essays and organizing their thoughts effectively.
- Guided students through various steps in brainstorming, researching, outlining, writing, revising and publishing.
- Created a supportive learning environment where all questions were welcomed without judgement.
- Edited student papers for content, organization, clarity, style, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and other errors.
Student Experience Intern & Research Assistant
UTRGV Center for Mexican American Studies
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<li>Conducted research on Mexican American history and cultural studies for program development.</li>
<li>Supported administrative tasks including data entry and document management.</li>
<li>Engaged with students to promote awareness of resources and services available.</li>
<li>Developed social media content to enhance program visibility and outreach efforts.</li>
<li>Participated in team meetings to discuss project goals and strategies for improvement.</li>
<li>Assisted with event planning, support and execution of virtual and in-person engagements.</li>
<li>Assisted in organizing cultural events and workshops for community engagement.</li>
</ul>
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Conducted research on Mexican American history and cultural studies for program development.
- Supported administrative tasks including data entry and document management.
- Engaged with students to promote awareness of resources and services available.
- Developed social media content to enhance program visibility and outreach efforts.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project goals and strategies for improvement.
- Assisted with event planning, support and execution of virtual and in-person engagements.
- Assisted in organizing cultural events and workshops for community engagement.
Student Advisor and Tutor
Donna Independent School District
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with teachers to identify student needs and support services.
- Developed individualized support plans for at-risk students and their families.
- Provided resources for scholarships, financial aid, and post-secondary options.
- Conducted regular check-ins with students to monitor academic progress and challenges.
- Monitored student progress by discussing educational goals, grades and performance.
Education
Ph.D - American Culture, Concentration in Chicano/a and Latino/a Studies
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan01-2030
Master of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies, Concentration in Mexican American Studies
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, Texas01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - History, Minor in Mexican American Studies
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, Texas01.2023
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
South Texas College
McAllen, TX01.2021
Skills
- Academic mentoring
- Team collaboration
- Cultural awareness
- Event planning
- Administrative support
- Research assistance
- Excellent communication
- Leadership strength
Research Interests
- Chicanx/Latinx Studies
- U.S.-Mexico Borderlands History
- Women of Color Feminisms
- Oral History and Testimonio
Research And Community Projects
- Museo 956 de Derechos Civiles, “Ahí Vienen los Rinches, Co-researcher & Co-curator, 03/25-08/25
- Nosotrxs por el Valle, “Civil Rights in the Rio Grande Valley,”, Co-researcher & Co-curator, 06/23-05/24
- UTRGV Engaged Scholar & Artist Awards, “The Evolution of Chicanx Student Activism in the Rio Grande Valley.”, Researcher, 09/22-05/23
- Mi Valle, Mi Vida, “The Alamo Train Truck Crash of 1940,”, Researcher, Narrator & Website Designer, 09/20-05/21
Scholarships And Awards
- Rackham Merit Fellowship, $458,138, 09/25-05/30
- Cinthya M. Saavedra Endowment for Community Engaged Interdisciplinary Research, $225, 09/24-05/ Institute of Museum and Library Services-Latinx Museum Grant Scholarship, $4,000, 09/22-05/24
- Engaged Scholar & Artist Award for Undergraduate Research, $2,000, 09/22-05/23
- The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley Presidential Scholarship, $32,000, 09/21-05/23
- Graduate Student Leader of the Year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, 05/25
- President’s List, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, 09/21-05/23
- Dean’s List, South Texas College, 09/20-05/21
Publications
Carmona, Juan, Taylor Seaver, The Deadly 1940 Alamo Train Crash, The History Press, South Carolina, 2024
Community Service
- Museo 956 de Derechos Civiles, Community History Museum, 03/25-08/25
- La Unión Chicana de Hijxs de Aztlán (LUCHA), Mexican American Studies Club, 09/22-05/25
- Nosotrxs Por El Valle (NPEV), Public & Community History Organization, 06/23-05/24
Presentations
- El Valle Magico or Tragico? Agricultural Colonization in the Rio Grande Valley of Tejas, Aesthetics of Joy and Refuge, The Latinx Project, New York City, NY, 10/25
- Chicana/Latina Fashion: Resisting Colonial Trauma through Embodied Aesthetics, National Association of Chicana and Chicano Studies, Albuquerque, NM, 04/25
- Puentes-A Cultural Wealth Model for Student Success Ethnic Studies Learning Collaborative, Puentes-A Cultural Wealth Model for Student Success 2024 Fall Retreat, Edinburg, TX, 09/24
- A Letter to Gloria, El Retorno: El Valle Celebra Nuestra Gloria, Edinburg, TX, 05/24
- Learning and Teaching Dia De Los Muertos, Interdisciplinary Studies and Community Engagement Conference, Edinburg, TX, 04/24
- Nosotrxs Por El Valle: RGV Stories as History, Interdisciplinary Studies and Community Engagement Conference, Edinburg, TX, 04/24
- The Alamo Train Crash of 1940, City of Alamo Commemoration Event, Alamo, TX, 03/24
- The Alamo Train Crash of 1940, MHM Lecture Series, Mission Historical Museum, Mission, TX, 12/23
- The State of Narrative for Social Justice in South Texas, Ruido Studios Academy, McAllen Public Library, McAllen, TX, 11/23
- The Evolution of Mexican American Studies (MAS) in the Rio Grande Valley, UTRGV, and Legacy Institutions, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Brownsville, TX, 05/23
- The Evolution of Mexican American Studies (MAS) in the Rio Grande Valley, UTRGV, and Legacy Institutions, National Association of Chicana and Chicano Studies, Denver, CO, 04/23
- The Evolution of Mexican American Studies (MAS) in the Rio Grande Valley, UTRGV, and Legacy Institutions, National Association of Chicana and Chicano Studies, Tejas Foco, Edinburg, TX, 04/23
- Life in the Borderlands, National Association of Chicana and Chicano Studies, Tejas Foco, McAllen, TX, Spring 2020
Professional Development
Puentes-A Cultural Wealth Model for Student Success, Ethnic Studies Learning Collaborative Workshop Series, 01/24-05/24
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
OnRamps U.S. History Grader
University of Texas-Austin
09.2025 - Current
Student Advisor and Tutor
Donna Independent School District
03.2025 - 05.2025
Graduate Research Assistant
Ethnic Studies Learning Collaborative
09.2023 - 08.2025
Student Advisory Board Member
Institute of Museum and Library Services
03.2023 - 05.2025
Creative Writing Co-Teacher & Editor
Region One GEAR UP
03.2023 - 08.2024
Student Experience Intern & Research Assistant
UTRGV Center for Mexican American Studies
08.2022 - 05.2023
Student Advisor and Tutor
Donna Independent School District
03.2022 - 05.2022
Ph.D - American Culture, Concentration in Chicano/a and Latino/a Studies
University of Michigan
Master of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies, Concentration in Mexican American Studies
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Bachelor of Arts - History, Minor in Mexican American Studies
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
South Texas College