Samuel J. Email & Phone Number

I create up-to-date materials for learners taking the IELTS, coordinating syllabi and course content with the Director of Studies. I also participate in writing scripts and performing in videos for our social media outreach and presentations.

I write, edit, and record English-language content for a variety of organizations and individuals. Past projects have included narration for a business proposal, an audiobook, and an English-language museum exhibition guide. In addition to academic projects, I have written and performed in short films for Russian filmmakers and assisted with re-dubbing of dialogue and song into English.

St Petersburg City, Russia

I have provided personalized online lessons in English as a second language for students preparing for the IELTS exam using the Skype platform.

St. Petersburg, Russia

I lead both one-on-one and group classes to students in both general English and IELTS Exam preparation. Lessons are provided both in-person and online. I supplement the curriculum with native English language materials including newspapers, videos, and audio files.

St Petersburg City, Russia

I administer and evaluate speaking tests with corporate clients via Zoom. I am responsible for both conducting these tests and grading writing samples from dozens of individuals throughout the year. Participants are mostly, but not exclusively, native Russian speakers working in fintech.

Online

I was invited to serve as a guest lecturer for college-bound, English-speaking teens from Poland. My remit consisted of updating and creating presentations dealing with subjects including studying abroad, budgeting, and writing a resume/CV.

Adler, Krasnodar Region, Russia

I led English lessons daily for 10 days at a theatrical summer camp in Adler, in the South of Russia. The campers varied both in age from 7-17 and proficiency. Classes ran for 45 minutes and focused on building vocabulary and fluency. I worked in conjunction with the younger children's director to focus on pronunciation and lexis relevant to their capstone performance. In addition to mentoring campers in this capacity, I also lent my vocal, stage, and film acting skills to… Show more I led English lessons daily for 10 days at a theatrical summer camp in Adler, in the South of Russia. The campers varied both in age from 7-17 and proficiency. Classes ran for 45 minutes and focused on building vocabulary and fluency. I worked in conjunction with the younger children's director to focus on pronunciation and lexis relevant to their capstone performance. In addition to mentoring campers in this capacity, I also lent my vocal, stage, and film acting skills to several productions during the camp. Show less

Houston, Texas

I provided personalized, in-home tutoring for the verbal portions of the ACT, ISEE, and SAT tests for students in middle and high school. I worked in three departments and was responsible for up to 20 students at a time. I tailored each test session to each student's needs. I also led teams to Baton Rouge, LA from 2010 - 2013 to prepare smaller cohorts of students for the SAT and ACT. As an Academic Support Consultant I worked with students in subject areas of English, History… Show more I provided personalized, in-home tutoring for the verbal portions of the ACT, ISEE, and SAT tests for students in middle and high school. I worked in three departments and was responsible for up to 20 students at a time. I tailored each test session to each student's needs. I also led teams to Baton Rouge, LA from 2010 - 2013 to prepare smaller cohorts of students for the SAT and ACT. As an Academic Support Consultant I worked with students in subject areas of English, History, and Government. This role required both mastering course content and creative thinking during sessions where I often incorporated sources outside of the traditional curriculum, including theory traditionally not introduced until college or beyond. In the College Readiness Department, I assisted in writing and editing students' college resumes and essays. This position required coordination of not only weekly meeting schedules but also of long-term progress schedules with both families and the College Readiness in-office team. I built strong relationships with several families, often supporting students and their siblings from schoolwork and standardized tests to the college application process. Show less

Kingwood, Tx

Introduction to Sociology: I taught this course at Kingwood campus for dual credit Infinity High School (Fall 2014), Splendora High School (Spring 2014), and Quest High School early college high school students (Spring 2013 - Fall 2013), Lone Star College, Kingwood campus (Fall 2013), Online (Spring 2014) The core learning objective is for students to recognize and awaken their critical faculties while applying them to social concepts and problems. I revise the syllabus each term… Show more Introduction to Sociology: I taught this course at Kingwood campus for dual credit Infinity High School (Fall 2014), Splendora High School (Spring 2014), and Quest High School early college high school students (Spring 2013 - Fall 2013), Lone Star College, Kingwood campus (Fall 2013), Online (Spring 2014) The core learning objective is for students to recognize and awaken their critical faculties while applying them to social concepts and problems. I revise the syllabus each term, incorporating current events and rearranging the order of topics taught in order to create the most coherent, cumulative curriculum. Having taught students from three different high schools and one college, I am constantly refining and re-evaluating my teaching methods and materials for diverse audiences.Learning Frameworks: I taught this course at Kingwood campus to first year students. (2012 - 2013)As one of a team of several instructors in this course, I taught a syllabus with general goals that features my own emphases and materials drawn from interdisciplinary sources. I revised the general syllabus for use during the Spring 2013 semester after receiving positive feedback from both my direct supervisor and a colleague outside of the department.I incorporated Deliberative Dialog exercises from the National Issues Forum, modifying them for each class. I presented my successes in using and changing these exercises at the Democracy Commitment conference in 2013 and a modified version of that lecture ("Fifth Time's the Charm") at a Lone Star Symposium in 2014. Show less

Houston, Tx

I performed as Raj Patel in a production of Rebecca Gilman's "Dollhouse."After the play's production assistant discovered me while I sang "Anarchy in the UK" at a local karaoke show, I successfully completed an audition and call-back with the director and another cast-member. I attended daily rehearsals throughout March with the rest of the cast. I worked one-on-one to improve my volume, expressions, and body language with both the director and production assistant throughout… Show more I performed as Raj Patel in a production of Rebecca Gilman's "Dollhouse."After the play's production assistant discovered me while I sang "Anarchy in the UK" at a local karaoke show, I successfully completed an audition and call-back with the director and another cast-member. I attended daily rehearsals throughout March with the rest of the cast. I worked one-on-one to improve my volume, expressions, and body language with both the director and production assistant throughout rehearsals. I performed in all 19 productions of this play through April. Show less

Los Angeles, Ca

I completed a Master of Arts in Sociology by conducting an ethnographic/interview-based study of parents and their attitudes about child-rearing at a local Gymboree. This study included close to 50 hours of on-site observation and close to 30 hours of both in-person and telephone interviews that I recorded, transcribed, and analyzed. I completed coursework in family sociology, feminist theory, sociological theory, ethnographic methods, demographic science, and Russian language study.

Los Angeles, California, United States

The Graduate Student Association appointed me to this position after I completed an application and interview with the body. I was one of three graduate student representatives on this board, which collaborated with student service departments and the university's administration to ensure quality provision of support to students. One of the major projects I was involved in was helping to edit the organization's by-laws, Statement of Principles. I worked with two other board… Show more The Graduate Student Association appointed me to this position after I completed an application and interview with the body. I was one of three graduate student representatives on this board, which collaborated with student service departments and the university's administration to ensure quality provision of support to students. One of the major projects I was involved in was helping to edit the organization's by-laws, Statement of Principles. I worked with two other board members and a faculty representative over several meetings to complete what would become the final draft.I was also involved in drafting correspondence with the Administration about how to resolve future conflicts and request between it and SFAC. Show less

Los Angeles, California

I served as a teaching assistant in three classes: Introduction to Sociology (Fall 2009), Culture and Personality (Winter 2010), The Politics of Reproduction (Spring 2010)I worked directly under professors and alongside fellow graduate students in three courses throughout the 2009-2010 school year. I led three classes of 15-25 undergraduates. I read, annotated, and explained course material for students in lectures and group discussion formats. I was also responsible for contributing to… Show more I served as a teaching assistant in three classes: Introduction to Sociology (Fall 2009), Culture and Personality (Winter 2010), The Politics of Reproduction (Spring 2010)I worked directly under professors and alongside fellow graduate students in three courses throughout the 2009-2010 school year. I led three classes of 15-25 undergraduates. I read, annotated, and explained course material for students in lectures and group discussion formats. I was also responsible for contributing to assessments and grading tests, projects, and other extended assignments.In The Politics of Reproduction, I prepared and delivered lectures to the full course (100+) students one presentation comparing different historical legal regimes regarding reproduction and one on surrogate pregnancy's international and domestic socio-economic context. Show less

Los Angeles, California

I worked as a research assistant for Dr. Gail Kligman, mainly assisting her in creating a syllabus for a Fall 2009 course. I compiled a list of potential articles and books of interest for inclusion in the syllabus by searching through the last 5 years of major academic journals publishing on post-Soviet women's issues. After Dr. Kligman approved these selections, I spent the summer reading and annotating either one book or approximately 7 articles per day. Dr. Kligman used my annotations to… Show more I worked as a research assistant for Dr. Gail Kligman, mainly assisting her in creating a syllabus for a Fall 2009 course. I compiled a list of potential articles and books of interest for inclusion in the syllabus by searching through the last 5 years of major academic journals publishing on post-Soviet women's issues. After Dr. Kligman approved these selections, I spent the summer reading and annotating either one book or approximately 7 articles per day. Dr. Kligman used my annotations to make ultimate selections for the syllabus. I was also responsible for re-organizing her academic files and archives before the fall semester. Show less

Los Angeles, California, United States

I was appointed to this position after completing an application and interview with the Graduate Student Association prior to my first quarter at UCLA. With a group made up primarily of undergraduate students, I evaluated proposals from UCLA student groups and allocated funds from a pool of student fees. I read program funding proposals in advance, prepared questions for representatives in advance, and proposed ways for student groups and the board at large to meet funding goals… Show more I was appointed to this position after completing an application and interview with the Graduate Student Association prior to my first quarter at UCLA. With a group made up primarily of undergraduate students, I evaluated proposals from UCLA student groups and allocated funds from a pool of student fees. I read program funding proposals in advance, prepared questions for representatives in advance, and proposed ways for student groups and the board at large to meet funding goals. Outside of our regular sessions, I met with student groups to allocate funding for smaller proposals throughout the term, justifying my decisions to the chair when challenged. I also served on subcommittees that scrutinized questionable funding requests with other board members. Show less

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

I was responsible for greeting and directing both phone calls and visitors throughout the office. The reception desk served to mediate communications between clients and attorneys and intra-office departments. I also directed deliveries to the proper departments and made maintenance requests to the building management as needed. I also created a demographic projection report for one of the firm's partners. I created a list of relevant business and government bodies, obtained contact… Show more I was responsible for greeting and directing both phone calls and visitors throughout the office. The reception desk served to mediate communications between clients and attorneys and intra-office departments. I also directed deliveries to the proper departments and made maintenance requests to the building management as needed. I also created a demographic projection report for one of the firm's partners. I created a list of relevant business and government bodies, obtained contact information, and conducted brief interviews with representatives. Organizations included the local Chamber of Commerce, competing law firms, and local governments. I independently summarized the results, which the partner used to present potential strategies for capitalizing on population growth and transfer during upcoming years. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I wrote media alerts and press releases for upcoming scholar projects and events. I managed incoming phone calls and media requests for Cato Scholars throughout the day, including ensuring Scholars' availability to provide interviews and appearances.The Cato Daily Dispatch, an online newsletter, was collaboratively produced each morning by the communications team. Production included selecting stories, Scholar commentary, layout formatting (including basic HTML), and mass distribution… Show more I wrote media alerts and press releases for upcoming scholar projects and events. I managed incoming phone calls and media requests for Cato Scholars throughout the day, including ensuring Scholars' availability to provide interviews and appearances.The Cato Daily Dispatch, an online newsletter, was collaboratively produced each morning by the communications team. Production included selecting stories, Scholar commentary, layout formatting (including basic HTML), and mass distribution to email subscribers. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I worked in light clerical and reception positions for contracts lasting from one day to several weeks. I worked within large firms including Morgan Stanley and The Roof Center as well as with smaller, local construction firms and accounting offices. I reorganized company archives/documents based on specific instructions, created/transcribed documents, and prepared mailings on a regular basis in these positions.

Baltimore, Md

I administered a personality survey using the Likert scale for the HANDLS (Healthy Aging in Neighborhoods of Diversity across the Lifespan) interim study. I conducted the surveys in Baltimore residents' homes as well as over the phone. During this 3-month contract, I was responsible for coordinating travel and scheduling with my colleagues. I kept accurate records of attempts to reach survey participants, their responses, and miscellaneous challenges in completing the study.

Ma, Sociology

Thesis: "Playing with Parenting" an ethnographic and interview-based study of how membership in Gymboree informed or altered parents'.

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: College Democrats

Bachelor'S Degree, Sociology, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: College Democrats Independent Study Project: The Politics of Healthcare (2003)

Celta, Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language

Completed CELTA certification during one-month intensive course via Teaching House - Houston. Taught pre-intermediate.