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
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