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JOCELYN SPOOR

EDUCATION 

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE                                                                                  Cumulative GPA: 4.1/4.0

Degree: M.A. in Composition and Rhetoric                                                                            Expected Graduation: May 2023

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Park University, Parkville, MO                                                                                                                Cumulative GPA: 4.1/4.0

Degrees: B.A. in English and B.S.E. in Secondary Education                                                        Graduation Date: May 2021

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EMPLOYMENT

Graduate Teaching Assistant, The University of Nebraska English Department
Aug 2022-Present

• Create and implement unit and lesson plans for two first-year composition classes per semester.

• Meet one-on-one with students for conferences about their progress and ways to improve.

• Collaborate with cohort members and professors to ensure student needs are met.

Writing Tutor, Park University Academic Success Center
Aug. 2018-Dec. 2022

• Instructed students in writing and English by revising and providing feedback on written works.

• Aided international students with English vocabulary, phrasing, and sentence structure.

• Taught undergraduate and graduate students study skills, including reading comprehension.

Student Ambassador, Park University Parkville Campus Admissions    

Jan. 2018-Dec. 2020

• Gave tours to prospective Park University students in large groups and/or to individual families.

• Assisted the Admissions Office in office work, including filing documents or stuffing folders.

• Facilitated and engaged in group discussion with parents about the safety and support at Park.

In-Home Special Needs Tutor, Missouri Department of Mental Health

Aug. 2019-Mar. 2020

• Tutored a 19-year-old student with autism regarding handwriting, reading, and comprehension.

• Assisted the student with washing hands, eating properly, and other hygiene matters.

• Communicated with parents about the student’s progress in set goals and skills.

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PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE

Student Teaching, North Platte High School

Jan. 2021-May 2021

• Developed curriculum for LA I and seventh grade courses, adjusting for academic needs.

• Taught writing and reading mini lessons in sixth, eighth, sophomore, junior, and senior classes.

• Collaborated with teachers and administration to build welcoming atmospheres for all students.

Teaching Field Experience II, Oak Park High School

Sep. 2020-Dec. 2020

• Observed AP Language, freshmen intervention, and ELA II courses while answering questions.

• Assisted cooperating teacher to brainstorm lesson plans and ensure students completed work.

• Designed and taught lessons according to Missouri Learning Standards while being observed.

Teaching Field Experience I, Faith Christian Academy

Jan. 2020-Mar. 2020

• Observed teaching strategies of my supervising teacher for eighth through twelfth grades.

• Created appropriate lessons according to Missouri Learning Standards about classroom content.

• Taught class periods throughout the semester while being observed by a practicum coordinator.

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HONORS AND AWARDS

English Department Honors (2021)

Making a Difference Award (2021)

• Given to the junior or senior teacher candidate who best exemplifies commitment to service through their coursework, field experiences, and service.

The Outstanding Parkite Award (2021)

• Given to two students who best exemplify the ideals of the University in their character, conduct, scholarship, and student activity participation.

Dr. Doris Howell Leadership Award (2020)

Education Department Honors (2019)

Phi Beta Lambda (PBL), national and state conference top ten placings

• Administrative Technology, Business Communication, Business Decision Making, Website Design

Park Dean’s List (Fall 2017-Spring 2021)

Toni Griggs Award (2019)

• Given to students who have made an outstanding contribution to Park through leadership, service, or work performance.

 

RESEARCH AND PRESENTATIONS

“Representing Indigenous Perspectives on Missionary Education in Victorian Periodicals.” One More Voice (Critical                  Essay), Jan. 2023
“Racialized ‘Authority’ and ‘Civilization’ in Victorian Missionary Periodicals.” One More Voice (Critical Essay), Jan. 2023
“Ambiguity, Antiquated Settings, and Cultural Commentary: Adapting Gothic Texts for Film.” Park University English                Department (Literary/Rhetorical Analysis), Dec. 2020

“How to Serve Communities Virtually." Missouri Phi Beta Lambda (Workshop), Nov. 2020

“The Concept of Hesed in Cambodian Genocide Literature.” Honors Academy (Literary Analysis), May 2019-May 2020

"Straws." Sigma Tau Delta National Conference (Creative Fiction Work), Mar. 2019

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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

English Graduate Student Association, English graduate student government (2021-Present)

• Vice-President (2022-Present)

• First-Year MA Representative (2021-2022)

Park Student Government Association (PSGA), campus student government

• Senator (2018-2019), Secretary (2019-2020)

Phi Beta Lambda (PBL), FBLA-PBL, a national business leadership organization

• Chapter President (2017-2021)

• State President (2019-2021), State Secretary (2018-2019)

Sigma Tau Delta, international English honors society

• Chapter Secretary (2018-2019), Chapter Treasurer (2019-2021)

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OFF-CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AND VOLUNTEERING

Blood Donor (2017-Present)

Youth Sponsor/Volunteer at Parkhill Baptist Church (2019-2021)

​Phoenix Family HIKE Reading Tutor (2018-2019)

YouthFriends Elementary ELL Volunteer (2017)