John Evans Email & Phone Number

Greater New York City Area

Newark, Nj

Teach HS Juniors and Seniors in the Rutgers Future Scholars program, curriculum development, mentoring

California

Teach SAT and GRE test prep

Dallas, Tx

I taught SMU's required introductory writing classes, English 1301 and 1302: developed syllabi; created and graded writing assignments and exams; offered detailed, student-specific feedback on essays; led peer-editing workshops; conducted individual student conferences three times per semester; held office hours; coordinated library visits; attended bi-annual meetings and workshops for Written English program; attended year-long pedagogy course.I completed 45 hours of course work in a wide array of periods, theories, and genres, with a focus on 19th-Century American literature, the emergence of the American short story, and narrative theory. Written exams consisted of three, 8-hour exams during one week covering three lists of approximately 75 works each.

Machala, Ecuador

For the Instituto de Idiomas: taught three levels of English (1, 6, and 8; 8 being the highest) with a total of eighty students; led classes; wrote lesson plans; created and graded homework assignments and exams; held office hours; with another WorldTeach volunteer, revised the University’s third- and fourth-year curriculum to focus on speaking and listening skills by applying real-life situations

Wooster, Oh

I developed the Center for Advising and guided it through its first year; advised freshmen on academic topics such as course selection; planned and coordinated workshops, dinners and retreats; supervised peer advisers; designed and maintained website; wrote, edited, and published monthly newsletter; ordered office supplies.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), English Language And Literature/Letters

Activities and Societies: Gilbert Lecture Series Committee Graduate Student Representative (2007-2009), Founding member of the Graduate.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English, Philosophy

B.A., English, Philosophy