Application letter for a tutor
Summary
A college Professor offering a wealth of talent in the development and implementation of educational technology tools and applications in the classroom. In-depth knowledge of World History well as U.S. History; adept in creative teaching strategies that fully engage students in the learning process. Deeply invested in achieving tenure through administrative service committee contributions and an accomplishment-oriented approach to teaching.
Skill Highlights
- Lectures
- Student mentoring
- Conference participation
- Curriculum development
- Ancient history
- Service on faculty committees
- Upper-division courses in Roman Republic
- Research
- Learning strategies
- Management of material resources
Experience
College Professor | World History
8/1/2010 – Current
Moi University
Kisumu,Kenya
- Prepare course materials such as syllabi homework assignments and handouts
- Deliver lectures to undergraduate and graduate students on topics such as ancient history postwar civilizations and the history of third-world countries
- Evaluate and grade students’ class work assignments and papers
- Initiate facilitate and moderate classroom discussions
- Compile administer and grade examinations or delegate this work to others
- Plan evaluate and revise curricula course content course materials and methods of instruction
- Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students
- Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals books or electronic media
Associate College Professor – General Studies / History
9/1/2008 – 6/1/2010
Moi University,
Kisumu Kenya
- Challenged and motivated students through in-depth lectures and discussions
- Lectured and communicated effectively with students from diverse backgrounds
- Participated in student recruitment registration and placement activities
- Reviewed books and journal articles for potential publication
- Served on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies departmental matters and academic issues
- Developed maintained and taught online courses
Education
PhD – World History
University of Nairobi
Nairobi Kenya
- Ancient Roman History
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Southwest / Southeast Asia
- Caribbean / African Diaspora and Japan
Master of Arts – History
Moi University
Kisumu, Kenya