Laura Irwin

Teaching Assistant, University of Washington Department of Communication        Fall 2021

• Provide individualized feedback and corrections for 40 students on weekly writing assignments 

• Assisted instructors for 2 courses in the Journalism and Public Interest program in the Department of Communication

• Instructed students in weekly writing and discussion sections on interviewing techniques, editing strategies, and writing ledes nut grafs

• Held weekly office hours to meet with students 

• Programmed quizzes and assignments 

• Correspond with students on Canvas 

• Engage students from culturally diverse background and workshop individual journalistic story ideas 

 

Writing Course Grader, University of Washington Dept of Comm.                                  Spring  2021

• Grade 40 midterm and final writing assignments for class entitled Beyond the Binary

• Provide individualized written comments and corrections for 40 students on midterm and final writing assignments

• Support instructor in providing instruction for students who need additional assistance

 

Writing Course Grader, University of Washington Department of Communication        Winter 2021

• Provide individualized written comments and corrections for 20 students on weekly writing assignments on AP style, weekly news quizzes, writing ledes, and journalistic style

• Support journalism professor in providing instruction for students who need additional assistance

 

Founding PE Coach, KIPP Somos Collegiate High School, San Antonio, TX.                Nov-May 2019                                                             

• Responded to individual student needs by delivering personalized instruction and accommodations including recognition of personal health needs and supporting ESL students in building health vocabulary 

• Supervised 8 classes of 30 students each to ensure student learning in a safe and healthy environment 

• Promoted sportsmanship and teamwork through student physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development

• Planned and implemented inclusive and culturally diverse/respectful educational activities in team sports (basketball, soccer, kickball, volleyball, badminton, ultimate frisbee) and dance classes (African dance, STEP, line dancing, bachata, salsa, ballet folklorico, and yoga)

• Created organized and engaging lesson plans in Spanish and English for proper exercise and eating habits

• Collaborated with parents, colleagues to support students’ growth and well-being

• Engaged in weekly DEI training in order to better support diverse student body by reflecting on the role of my personal identity and how to build an equitable and inclusive classroom

 

Founding ELA Teaching Fellow, KIPP Somos Collegiate High School, San Antonio, TX July-Oct 2019               

• Founded the first KSC monthly newspaper with a group of 10 students 

• Supported 9th grade ELA teacher by providing in-classroom assistance to ESL students and holding additional office hours for students needing additional assistance 

• Led classes in writing about conflict, point of view, reflections on the power of writing our experiences, and culturally inclusive readings representing a range of diverse authors, poets, and playwrights

• Engaged in weekly DEI training in order to better support diverse student body by reflecting on the role of my personal identity and how to build an equitable and inclusive classroom 

• Cultivated meaningful relationships with student mentees through social-emotional learning by holding weekly circle discussions on emotional development, family issues, personal identity/values, and interacting respectfully with others

 

English Tutor, Universidad de Comillas, Madrid, Spain                                                           Fall 2018           

• Instructed three 4 year-olds using creative methods such as art, music, and hands-on learning

• Introduced colors, shapes, and letters in English 

• Encouraged and monitored students to increase social interactions in English

• Maintained communication with parents on dual language development

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Resident Assistant, University Housing, St. Edward's University, Austin, TX.        Aug 2016- May 2018

• Collaborated with supervisor to systematize resident check-in/out procedures 

• Managed and purchased office supplies 

• Organized community-building events to bridge students of different cultures and backgrounds

• Established filing system to organize over 400 incoming residents’ documentation

• Supported freshman residents through academic and personal stress and traumas

• Trained in active listening, conflict mediation, and bystander prevention

 

English Tutor, Victory Tutoring Program, Austin, TX                                           Sept. 2015 – Dec. 2015

• Tutored children (ages 6-16) three hours a week in writing, reading English

• Practiced study strategies by creating vocabulary flashcards and annotating readings

• Supported tutees through English Language Learning by practicing conversations in English and completing comprehension activities such as reading worksheets

• Collaborated with program supervisors to ensure specific student learning needs were addressed.