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Finnegan Lease
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EDUCATION
PhD: The University of Kansas- Women’s Studies
     Graduation Date: August 2015
MA: Appalachian State University - English
      Graduation Date: May 2010
BA: Milligan College- History
     Graduation Date: May 2006

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Remote Instructor and Researcher                                                                            August 2014-August 2015
The University of Kansas                                                                                                                  
·       Taught critical thinking, social engagement, and social studies curriculum
·       Created and maintained online learning environments for 30-40 students per semester
·       Gauged student performance through use of formative and summative assessment and plan interventions
·       Maintained positive relationships with students to ensure academic success
·       Represented University of Kansas at national conferences
·       Created, tested and analyzed qualitative and quantitative research
·       Utilized software to analyze multiple complex data points
·       Managed projects within strict timelines with 0 cost overages
·       Designed and presented research and informational documents
·       Synthesized complex data points to create literature reviews
·       Maintained and produced short and long term research projects with no supervision

Instructor and Researcher                                                                                             August 2011-August 2014
The University of Kansas                                                                                                                 
·       Taught critical thinking, research skills, history, social engagement, and social studies curriculum to classes of 20-30 students
·       Created and supervised independent research projects for junior scholars
·       Implemented and maintained student-focused classroom and digital based learning environments
·       Facilitated peer workshops and in-class discussions
·       Created instructional videos, documents, and lectures to engage various learning styles
·       Gauged student performance through use of formative and summative assessment and plan interventions
·       Evaluated curriculum to ensure effectiveness 
·       Utilized multiple teaching strategies and maintained up-to-date curriculum content
·       Developed and maintained positive relationships with students to ensure academic success
·       Ran simultaneous short and long term research projects
·       Statistically analyzed data based on performance evaluations
·       Represented University of Kansas at national conferences

Administrative Assistant                                                                                            August 2010- August 2011
Habitat for Humanity/Lutheran Volunteer Corps: Wilmington, DE                   
·       Drafted and edited grant proposals
·       Coordinated fundraising events
·       Managed vendor, builder and non-profit documents
·       Assisted volunteer coordinator
·       Managed organizational invoices and expenses
·       Attended community events as an organizational representative
·       Organized and archived non-profit training materials


Instructor and Researcher                                                                                   August 2008-May 2010
Appalachian State University                                                                                               
·       Taught writing, research skills, critical thinking, and social engagement to classes of 20-30 students
·       Designed unique curriculum for Appalachian State University’s English Department
·       Implemented and maintained student-focused classroom and digital based learning environments
·       Facilitated peer workshops and in-class discussions
·       Created instructional videos, documents, and lectures to engage various learning styles
·       Gauged student performance through use of formative and summative assessment and plan interventions
·       Evaluated curriculum to ensure effectiveness
·       Utilized multiple teaching strategies and maintained up-to-date curriculum  content
·       Developed and maintained positive relationships with students to ensure academic success
-     Collaborated with colleagues to teach concurrent writing courses all focused on social justice.

Writing Consultant                                                                                                  August 2007-May 2008
Appalachian State University                                                                                                     
·       Evaluated, edited and revised documents and proposals for clients
·       Advised clients on public speaking and writing

AWARDS
·       Travel Grant: National Women’s Studies Association- 2014
·       Travel Grant: WGSS: The University of Kansas- 2013
·       Fellowship: Institute for Policy and Social Research- 2013
·       Fellowship: Graduate Summer Research Fellowship – 2013
·       Grant: Emily Taylor Women’s Resource Center- 2013
·       Grant: Graduate Scholarly Presentation Travel Fund- 2012

VOLUNTEER WORK
·       Douglas County Chapter of the National Organization for Women
·       Living-Learning Community; Oregon State University

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