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Tristan Hayes

Highland,USA

Summary

Dedicated and enthusiastic educator with nearly four years of experience supporting diverse student populations. Proven ability to communicate clearly, manage classrooms effectively, and adapt to varied learning styles. Strong organizational skills, cultural sensitivity, and a passion for facilitating meaningful language learning.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Ballroom Dance Instructor

Arthur Murray Redlands Dance Center
Redlands, CA
01.2025 - Current
  • Provide personalized private and group lessons for a diverse student population.
  • Train students in various styles of ballroom dancing, including foxtrot, waltz, tango, cha-cha, rumba, samba, and swing.
  • Evaluate student progress through observation and verbal feedback.
  • Build positive relationships with students, and maintain a positive and encouraging environment.
  • Schedule private lessons for individual or couples' instruction.

Writer

SuperSummary
10.2023 - Current
  • Craft comprehensive study guides for diverse fiction and non-fiction texts, ranging from 5,000 to 25,000 words and balancing summary and analysis.
  • Provide thorough analyses of themes, plots, characters, symbolism, and literary devices, ensuring clarity and depth for students and educators.
  • Integrate feedback from editors to improve content quality and effectiveness.
  • Collaborate closely with assignment managers and editors to guarantee the publication of high-quality study guides, meeting strict deadlines while upholding brand voice and consistency.

English Editor

MDPI
11.2021 - Current
  • Conduct meticulous proofreading of scholarly research papers, maintaining a publication-ready standard.
  • Edit manuscripts for clarity, accuracy, and consistency in accordance with house style guidelines.
  • Manage a high volume of editing tasks in a remote setting and consistently meet daily deadlines, totaling over 1,200 papers edited to date.
  • Detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
  • Edit articles to ensure maximum clarity and coherence, demonstrating expertise in maintaining consistency and adhering to rigorous publication guidelines.

News Writer

Game Rant
07.2023 - 10.2023
  • Crafted compelling and informative content for a leading gaming news website.
  • Implemented SEO and SMO best practices to maximize engagement and reach.
  • Adhered to the site's distinct style and voice to maintain consistency across all content.
  • Collaborated with editors and remained open to constructive feedback to refine writing skills and enhance content quality.
  • Maintained a high degree of accuracy while fact-checking information within articles.

Tutor

Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Provided personalized tutoring sessions and essay workshops to cultivate college-level writing skills.
  • Provided mentorship, constructive feedback, and positive reinforcement to students, empowering them to achieve academic milestones.
  • Fostered a supportive and encouraging learning environment.
  • Partnered with English professors to identify and support struggling students.

Chief Copy Editor

USC Daily Trojan Newspaper
Los Angeles, CA
09.2019 - 02.2020
  • Led a team of 10 copy editors, delegating responsibilities and fostering collaboration to uphold editorial standards.
  • Conducted meticulous line edits and approved articles for publication, maintaining grammatical accuracy and adherence to AP style guidelines.
  • Recruited and trained incoming copy editors, ensuring a seamless transition and maintaining the quality of editorial work.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy when checking facts from different sources.

Tutor

USC Joint Educational Project
Los Angeles, CA
09.2019 - 12.2019
  • Served as a tutor in one of the oldest and largest service-learning programs in the U.S.
  • Conducted weekly tutoring sessions with first-grade students that focused on encouragement and promoting positive attitudes toward learning.
  • Prepared lesson plans for tutoring sessions, tailored to students' unique needs.
  • Collaborated closely with students, teachers, and school administrators to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans, and assess student progress.
  • Administered diagnostic assessments and maintained records of students' assessment results, progress, or performance.
  • Regularly communicated students' progress to parents and teachers in written progress reports, in person, and via email.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - English, Minor Psychology

University of Southern California
CA
12.2020

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Lesson planning
  • Student assessment
  • Problem solving
  • Behavior management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Flexible and adaptive

Volunteer Experience

Kapolei High School, Summer Program Volunteer, Kapolei, HI, 2021-04, 2021-08, Collaborated with fellow corps members, leaders, and school administrators to deliver exceptional educational support to students., Provided personalized instruction in writing and reading to 9th-grade students during summer school courses, fostering academic growth and confidence., Completed extensive training in English Language Arts pedagogy and culturally responsive teaching methods, ensuring effective classroom management and student engagement.

Affiliations

  • Creative writing
  • Fine arts
  • Reading
  • Dance

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Ballroom Dance Instructor

Arthur Murray Redlands Dance Center
01.2025 - Current

Writer

SuperSummary
10.2023 - Current

News Writer

Game Rant
07.2023 - 10.2023

English Editor

MDPI
11.2021 - Current

Tutor

Los Angeles City College
08.2020 - 12.2020

Tutor

USC Joint Educational Project
09.2019 - 12.2019

Chief Copy Editor

USC Daily Trojan Newspaper
09.2019 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - English, Minor Psychology

University of Southern California