Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, OneDrive, 365, etc
Ty'Asia Thompson
Graduate Student and Research Assistant
Lafayette County,MS
Quote
"You must let go of who you thought you would be, so that you may create space for who you are becoming"
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Summary
Graduate student and Research Assistant pursuing an M.A. in Modern Languages with an emphasis in Applied Linguistics and TESOL. Demonstrates a strong record of academic achievement. Interested in inclusive student success within higher education.
Overview
8
8
Years of higher education
5
5
Years of experience
Education
Master of Arts - Modern Languages, Applied Linguistics And TESOL
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS 08.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS 08.2023 - 05.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management Technology
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Oxford, MS 01.2017 - 05.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Administrative Office Technology
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Oxford, MS 01.2017 - 12.2018
No Degree - Elementary Education
Rust College
Holly Springs, MS 08.2021 - 05.2023
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS
08.2025 - Current
- Complete research, student support, and administrative duties per faculty request in department of Modern Languages.
- Collaborate with faculty on sociolinguistics research by conducting speech analysis, transcription, and interpretation of qualitative data.
- Evaluate student assignments and provide timely, constructive feedback to support student learning.
- Administer and proctor examinations for linguistics courses.
- Scan and digitize instructional materials for archival purposes.
Administrative Support (Student Worker)
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Served as a primary point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and visitors in department of English graduate office.
- Responded to inquiries in person, by phone, and via email.
Writing Assistant - Rust College Writing Center
Rust College
Holly Springs, MS
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Delivered individualized writing consultations to undergraduate students to develop academic writing, research, and critical thinking skills across multiple academic disciplines.
- Maintained confidential student records.
- Coordinated in-person and virtual appointments.
Front-End Cashier
Kroger
Oxford, MS
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Helped customers complete purchases and locate items.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
Substitute Teacher Assistant
Davidson Elementary School
Water Valley, MS
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Supported pre-school students and classroom activities alongside teacher.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
AVID Tutor
Oxford Middle School
Oxford, MS
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
- Maintained records of student assessments, tutoring activities and results.
Skills
- Intercultural communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Fast learner
- Critical thinking
- Computer skills
- Faculty collaboration
- Teaching assistance
- Student mentoring
- Tutoring expertise
- Serving diverse communities
- Academic research
- Editing & proofreading
Software
Google Drive - Docs, Slides, Sheets, Calendars, Classroom, Meet, etc
Gmail
Zoom
Canvas
Blackboard
Ellucian Encompass
Praat
GroupMe
Interests
Inclusive Higher Education
Student Development & Success
Sociolinguistics
Second Language Acquisition
Creative Writing - Poetry & Fiction
Reading Literature
Certification
- OPAC: Office Proficiency Assessment and Certifications in Computer Skills: Basic Excel, Basic Word, Intermediate Excel, Intermediate Word, Database, and Clerical Skills: Proofreading I