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Thuy Dang

Thuy Dang

Teaching Fellow
Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching undergraduate students diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.

Two years of experience researching teaching methods and educational psychology. Knowledgeable about quantitative and qualitative research and using software tools for managing and analyzing continuous and categorical data. Forward-thinking with great attention to detail and presentation skills. Adept at working within collaborative environments to gather and processes research data for diverse projects.

Proficient Editorial Assistant with detailed understanding of journal publication processes. Comprehensive understanding of writing processes and acutely aware of proactive editing techniques. Executes professionalism in most stressful situations and maintains accuracy, professionalism and supportive productivity after long, strenuous hours.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
3
3

Languages

Work History

Undergraduate Teaching Fellow

University Of North Texas
Denton, TX
08.2020 - Current
  • Taught classes of up to 60 students in a class.
  • Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
  • Maintained atmosphere of academic learning and advancement to facilitate learning and development of critical thinking skills.
  • Streamed classes online and uploaded videos for later viewing by distance and absent students.
  • Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.
  • Checked assignments, proctored tests, and provided grades according to university standards.
  • Used a variety of software tools to create documents, lectures, online classes, online meetings, and other communications.

Editorial Assistant

University Of North Texas
Denton, TX
01.2021 - Current
  • Proofread, checked manuscripts.
  • Contacted editorial board members, manuscript authors, assigned reviewers, followed up reviewers, rated reviewers.
  • Organized material, determined area of emphasis, and wrote according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
  • Assisted with layout work to meet aggressive production schedules.
  • Reviewed each manuscript for format, grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy and compliance with quality standards.

Teaching Assistant

University Of North Texas
Denton, TX
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Offered complete instructional support for students unable to attend regular classes.
  • Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
  • Performed special tasks such as one-on-one mentoring to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Assisted and mentored students in groups of up to ten by providing review for exams.
  • Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Recorded grades for coursework and tests in online reporting system.
  • Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, which enabled students to grasp new concepts quickly.
  • Maintained schedule of support services and attended all sessions.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, handouts, textbooks and supplemental activities.
  • Supported classroom activities, including tutoring, grading homework and reviewing exams.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.

Research Assistant

California State University Fresno
Fresno, CA
10.2017 - 12.2017
  • Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
  • Supported research and development efforts to create new products, equipment and processes.
  • Documented procedures and results with high degree of accuracy and precision.
  • Helped with large survey research projects and provided research support for data processing operations.
  • Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
  • Prepared literature for reports, presentations or submission to peer-review journals.
  • Developed fact sheets, graphs and tables to analyze and summarize survey data.
  • Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
  • Drafted summaries for a book review.

Teaching Assistant

California State University Fresno
Fresno, CA
09.2017 - 11.2017
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
  • Performed special tasks such as one-on-one mentoring to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Monitored students on field trips by overseeing various tasks, including roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
  • Completed and filed daily paperwork for classroom activities such as programming Dash Robotics.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Handed out classroom materials, like Robots, Ipads, etc.
  • Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
  • Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Maintained schedule of support services and attended all sessions.

High School English Teacher

Nguyen Cong Tru High School
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
08.2015 - 05.2017
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
  • Adapted lesson plans and curricula to student interests, increasing GPAs and student engagement.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for 500 students.
  • Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
  • Prepared students for national standardized testing.
  • Instructed classes of up to 50 students on English Grammars, Speaking, Listening, and Writing.
  • Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
  • Tracked student progress using exams and weekly graded assignments, keeping detailed notes and working with students to identify and rectify issues.
  • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
  • Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Administered classroom and school tests to determine comprehension rates among students.
  • Planned dynamic lessons on English Grammars, Listening, Speaking, Writing skills to increase student comprehension and English skills.
  • Coordinated theme days for classes to encourage interest in reading, resulting in significant increase in reading scores.
  • Established appropriate deadlines and provided complete instructions for reading assignment and homework.
  • Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of all students.
  • Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for all students and visitors.
  • Provided personal guidance for students struggling both in and out of classrooms, maintaining professionalism while helping students feel safe.

Education

Ph.D. - Educational Psychology

University Of North Texas, Denton, TX
08.2019 - Current

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction

California State University Fresno, Fresno, CA
08.2017 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language

University Of Education , Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
08.2012 - 08.2015

Skills

Data Analysis

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Software

SPSS, Mplus, R, Jamovi, EduG, Gpower, Qualtrics, G Suite, Wix, WordPress, Weebly, Windows movie maker, Movavi, Microsoft Office, Power Point, Prezi, Excel, Google Spreadsheets, Skype, Zoom, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, WhatsApp

Work Availability

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Certification

Citi-Training-Social and Behavioral Research

Timeline

Editorial Assistant - University Of North Texas
01.2021 - Current
Undergraduate Teaching Fellow - University Of North Texas
08.2020 - Current
Teaching Assistant - University Of North Texas
08.2019 - 05.2020
University Of North Texas - Ph.D., Educational Psychology
08.2019 - Current
Research Assistant - California State University Fresno
10.2017 - 12.2017
Teaching Assistant - California State University Fresno
09.2017 - 11.2017
California State University Fresno - Master of Arts, Curriculum And Instruction
08.2017 - 05.2019
High School English Teacher - Nguyen Cong Tru High School
08.2015 - 05.2017
University Of Education - Bachelor of Arts, Teaching English As A Second Language
08.2012 - 08.2015
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