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Veronica Wood

Sacramento,CA

Summary

I am passionate about education and have a strong background in literature, rhetoric, and composition. With 5 years of experience in teaching, I have honed my skills in developing innovative and engaging curricula, fostering critical thinking, and creating a positive learning environment for my students. Currently based in Sacramento, CA, I have had the opportunity to work with diverse groups of students at the community college level; my background in the humanities has helped to cultivate my interest in being more equity-minded in my teaching, and my experience working with students from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and abilities have helped me to become more adaptable in my teaching. My teaching style is student-centered, encouraging active participation and fostering a love for learning. I believe in the power of education to transform lives and strive to impact my students' academic journey positively.

In addition to helping teach composition and film classes, I am currently honing my business and technical writing skills to expand my professional abilities. My passion for literature and language has led me to explore various forms of writing, from academic essays to creative pieces. I am constantly seeking opportunities to enhance my writing skills and share my knowledge with others. I actively seek professional development opportunities to stay updated with the latest trends and techniques in the field of education, and my dedication to teaching and writing has shaped and equipped me with the desire to become more involved in educating students of different populations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Graduate Student Intern

Professor Ann Lewis
08.2016 - 12.2022

Worked as an intern while in graduate school in several composition, literature, and film classes learning classroom management, pedagogy, and putting the knowledge I have gained from my graduate coursework into practice.

Education

Masters of Humanities - Rhetoric And Composition

Tiffin University, Tiffin, OH
08.2024 - 04.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Religion

University of La Verne, La Verne, CA
05.2015

Skills

  • Co-Teaching and Co-Planning - Alongside Professor Lewis, I helped co-teach composition classes, film classes, and a Grammar for Teachers class at Sacramento City College Responsibilities varied from setting up quizzes on Canvas, grading them, responding to student emails, and engaging with honors literature students in the classroom
  • Diversity and Inclusion - I worked with various students, including students with visual impairments, learning disabilities, and learning styles Also, as a student intern at Sacramento City College, I had the pleasure of working with students of different socioeconomic and racial backgrounds and learning more about how Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are fundamental tools for ensuring the success of all students on campus
  • Online Teaching - Much of my teaching has been online, and a few of the classes I have co-taught have been double sections, or I have helped teach more than one class The variety of classes I have taught and the students per semester allowed me to learn more from these students and how best to support them
  • Technology Integration - Becoming proficient in Canvas took time, patience, and skill as there are often many steps to creating course content on the platform
  • Student-Centered Learning - I learned that students are not a monolith and may require additional assistance in achieving their academic goals, whether from myself or the many resources that Sacramento City College provides

Timeline

Tiffin University - Masters of Humanities, Rhetoric And Composition
08.2024 - 04.2025
Graduate Student Intern - Professor Ann Lewis
08.2016 - 12.2022
University of La Verne - Bachelor of Arts, Religion
Veronica Wood