William R. Batson
Phoenix,Arizona
Summary
Dynamic and collaborative educator with a strong work ethic, experienced at Northern Arizona University. Proven ability to manage diverse student groups, enhance academic performance through effective feedback, and utilize Office 365 for efficient communication. Recognized for articulating complex concepts clearly and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Teaching Assistant for Scott S. Reese
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona
01.2025 - Current
- Work 20 hours weekly.
- Manage 35 students in class three times weekly, and conduct weekly office hours to provide academic guidance.
- Support faculty's clerical needs by preparing class materials, collecting assignments, and completing other tasks.
- Grade students' assignments and exams, providing feedback on their performance.
- Maintain student communications in person, and through email.
Teacher’s Assistant for Gregory Lella (HIS 278)
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Worked 20 hours weekly.
- Handled 35 students in class three times weekly, and conducted weekly office hours to provide academic guidance.
- Supervised attendance, graded regular assignments and exams, and maintaining regular student communication through email and academic feedback.
Graduate Teaching Assistant for Foster P. Chamberlin (HIS 102)
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Worked 20 hours weekly.
- Oversaw 35 students in class three times weekly, and conducted weekly office hours to provide academic guidance.
- Supported faculty clerical needs by preparing class materials, collecting assignments, and completing other tasks.
- Tallied attendance, graded student assignments and exams, and provided feedback on their performance.
Graduate Teaching Assistant for Shaine Scarminach (HIS 291)
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Worked 20 hours weekly.
- Observed 35 students in-class three times weekly and conducted weekly office hours to provide academic guidance.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance and grades, assisting in student interaction in person and through email.
- Tallied attendance, graded student assignments and exams, providing feedback on their performance.
Teacher’s Assistant for Earl J. Hodil, World History (HIS 102)
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Worked 5 to 8 hours weekly.
- Supervised 60 students in class three times weekly, and conducted weekly office hours to provide academic guidance.
- Graded exams, primary source work, tallied attendance, and assisted in student interaction in person and through email.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and teachers.
Teacher’s Assistant for Marija Bekafigo, American Politics (POS 110)
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Worked 8 to 12 hours weekly.
- Managed 125 students face-to-face on a weekly basis.
- Graded essays, held office hours, monitored exams, and maintained regular student communication through email.
- Provided clerical support, including filing, and organizing instructional resources.
Chief Justice of the ASNAU Supreme Court
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Worked 8 hours weekly.
- Reviewed and decided internal disputes within the ASNAU Senate.
- Acted as a student representative for NAU’s Second Level of Appeals Traffic Board.
- Monitored ASNAU elections and candidate conduct.
- Interpreted statutes according to their plain meaning when deciding cases before the court.
Education
B.S. - History
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ12.2022
High School Diploma -
Bourgade Catholic High School
Phoenix, AZ05-2019
Skills
- Articulate Speaker
- Proficient in Office 365
- Effective Writer
- Efficient Researcher
- Collaborative
- Strong Work Ethic
Publications
- Second Empire Architecture in the Intermountain West, Intermountain Histories/Charles Redd Center for Western Studies, 04/16/22, https://www.intermountainhistories.org/tours/show/50
- National Banks and Currency in the Intermountain West, Intermountain Histories/Charles Redd Center for Western Studies, 03/20/24, https://www.intermountainhistories.org/tours/show/63
References
Dr. Scott S. Reese
Mentor
Professor of History
Northern Arizona University
scott.reese@nau.edu
Dr. Marija Bekafigo
Senior Lecturer, Political Science
Northern Arizona University
Marija.Bekafigo@nau.edu
Dr. Michael A. Amundson
Current Advisor
Professor of History
Northern Arizona University
Michael.Amundson@nau.edu
Timeline
Graduate Teaching Assistant for Scott S. Reese
Northern Arizona University
01.2025 - Current
Teacher’s Assistant for Gregory Lella (HIS 278)
Northern Arizona University
08.2024 - 12.2024
Graduate Teaching Assistant for Foster P. Chamberlin (HIS 102)
Northern Arizona University
01.2024 - 05.2024
Graduate Teaching Assistant for Shaine Scarminach (HIS 291)
Northern Arizona University
08.2023 - 12.2023
Teacher’s Assistant for Earl J. Hodil, World History (HIS 102)
Northern Arizona University
08.2022 - 12.2022
Teacher’s Assistant for Marija Bekafigo, American Politics (POS 110)
Northern Arizona University
08.2021 - 12.2022
Chief Justice of the ASNAU Supreme Court
Northern Arizona University
08.2021 - 05.2022
B.S. - History
Northern Arizona University
High School Diploma -
Bourgade Catholic High School