Ray Celeste Tanner Email & Phone Number

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Teaching COM 287: Persuasive Speaking

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

• Represent Salem College at college fairs, high schools, and other promotional opportunities
• Review application materials and assist in the admissions decision-making process
• Advise students and families about admissions and scholarship decisions, the application process, and basic financial aid information
• Work on special projects and initiatives
• Provide campus tours, facilitate large on-campus events, and conduct information sessions
• Craft school communications

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

Adjunct Lecturer for COM 220, Research Methods in Communication

Cambridge, MA

• Taught the principles of argumentation and research skills to high school students from around the world
• Worked one on one with students to research and develop speeches on a variety of topics
• Provided written and oral feedback to students
• Judged camp-wide speech and debate tournaments

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

• Oversaw 300 residents residing in 11 buildings
• Supervised six resident advisors (RAs) in my buildings
• Trained RAs on processes throughout the semester
• Communicated with facilities staff for building maintenance to minimize inconveniences
• Served as the “on call” staff member responding to all after-hours campus emergencies three weeks per year

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

• Communication Research Methods, COM 220
• Led lectures in absence of professor, approximately two times each semester
• Assisted in the preparation and grading of mid-term and final examinations
• Graded weekly homework assignments
• Held weekly office hours Additionally, during the Spring 2019 semester:
• Led weekly lab sections of over 30 students

Fredericksburg, VA

• Supervised day-to-day operations at the Speaking Center
• Trained new Speaking Center consultants, Language consultants, and Cross-Trained Writing consultants
• Developed public speaking related curriculum for the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)
• Collected data for University assessment of the QEP

Fredericksburg, VA

• Provided peer feedback to students preparing for presentations or classroom discussions
• Created and led workshops on speech basics, communication apprehension, visual aids, effective delivery, classroom discussion, and conference presentation preparation
• Mentored new Speaking Center Consultants

Fredericksburg, VA

• Offered peer support for brainstorming, editing, and revising writing assignments
• Help students develop their voice and perfect their writing process

• Assisted approximately 50 new students when they arrived on campus and ensured that they settled in
• Helped facilitate relationship-building among the members of my orientation group
• Answered commonly asked questions from new students and their parents to help smooth the transition to college life
• Attended training sessions with new students and gave tours of the college facilities

Fredericksburg, VA

• Mentored 30 students enrolled in the same Freshman Seminar Course
• Hosted events for mentees throughout the semester
• Answered questions and gave advice to new students

Master'S Degree, Communication

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communication, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Association of Residence Halls, Student Government Association, Washington Tour Guides, Phi Beta Kappa, Who's.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Communication