Tyler Murray
Nashville,TN
Summary
Ambitious Political Science major specializing in International Relations and Global Social Justice with a 3.99 GPA. Demonstrates strong commitment to education and critical thinking. Seeking hands-on teaching experience to enhance communication and leadership skills while fostering a positive learning environment alongside experienced educators.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Ignite Fellow
Teach For America
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Tutored 1st grade students to advance reading skills
- Facilitated active participation with the lesson plans
Campus Lead
Persist Nashville
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Established community engagement initiatives on campus to foster peer connections.
- Organized and planned events to enhance student involvement and participation.
Intern
Domonica Bryan Campaign for State Senate
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Engaged community members in brief conversations about local elections
- Communicated campaign objectives and key initiatives to the public
- Encouraged voters to research and make informed decisions about their candidate choices
University Research Fellowship
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, Tennessee
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted extensive research on foreign aid benefits for women and its correlation with democracy levels.
- Analyzed and organized datasets to extract meaningful insights.
- Investigated relationships between foreign aid distribution and women's empowerment in democratic contexts.
Education
BA - Political Science and International Affairs
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN12.2025
Skills
- Strong written communication; able to create clear and engaging materials
- Skilled in PowerPoint and visual presentation design
- Confident verbal communicator with public speaking experience
- Conversational Spanish proficiency; able to engage in basic communication and support diverse learners
- Quick and thoughtful decision-maker in group or classroom settings
- Experienced in leading discussions and encouraging student participation
- Highly organized with strong time-management skills
Accomplishments
- Phi Beta Kappa Member
- Dean's List
- International Baccalaureate Certificate Holder
Affiliations
- Baker School Student Association
- Black Students for Artistic Expression
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Ignite Fellow
Teach For America
09.2025 - 12.2025
Campus Lead
Persist Nashville
05.2024 - 05.2025
University Research Fellowship
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
05.2024 - 08.2024
Intern
Domonica Bryan Campaign for State Senate
03.2024 - 11.2024
BA - Political Science and International Affairs
University of Tennessee