Joshua Reed�s Resume
Joshua Reed RPCV
Address Pittsburgh, PA, 15210 LinkedIn ------------/in/joshua- Phone ------------ reed-491777175
E-mail R------------
Throughout my professional and educational endeavors I have been dedicated to who and what I want to be. Whether it was as a contributor to the school paper, as a Peace Corps Volunteer or a Political Canvasser, I was diligent, determined, and excited to complete the work required of me.
I have gathered experience, education and skills through it all that will always help me in my future. It is my current goal to find a job within the government to continue accruing knowledge and experience for a life in public service.
Skills
Work History
2019-06 - 2020-03
Lesson Planning
Curriculum Development Test and quiz creation Communications Organization
MS Office
Team management Problem resolution
Data collection and analysis Research and analysis Content Development Proofreading
Editing
TEFL Teacher
Peace Corps, Washington, DC
As a Peace Corps Volunteer I was expected to be a 24/7 employee with various duties and responsibilities. Service in Peace Corps began with three months of training that included cross cultural training, TEFL courses, model school teaching, cultural sensitivity and language training. After being sworn-in, service within my
2018-08 - 2019-05
community began and it was time to use what our training had taught us. Every day life required me to use the language we had been taught, whether it was to buy groceries or have discussions with the school principal. Adapting to the local culture was also crucial to being a successful PCV. Not only was I there to become a respectful community member, but also act as a representative of the United States and share our different cultures.
Developed semester curriculums and schedules for my classes and those of other English teachers
Designed and administered exams for all English classes
Graded and submitted exams of all English classes
Practiced effective classroom management
Took daily attendance and notes on individual student performance Designed thorough lesson plans for each class
Assisted other teachers in the community in their lesson planning Planned and designed English Clubs with community leaders in Comoros for students and adults
Represented volunteers and their concerns as an elected member of the Peace Corps Volunteer Advisory Committee (VAC)
Learned the local language, Shikomori, and reached a working professional level
Adapted to and became accustomed to local culture
Led tutor sessions for any and all levels of English speakers
Trained and led classes on SolarSpell technology
Public Relations
Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania, Slippery Rock, PA
Working in the Communication and Public Affairs Office at SRU provided me experience in working in a more professional setting while still a student. Professionalism, punctuality and being a good representation for the university were all expected of me. Some of my daily duties and responsibilities included:
Answering and transferring phone calls to the office
Acting as a liaison between offices across campus of Slippery Rock University Building upon public relations and interpersonal skills
Provided administrative support to senior team members.
News and Opinion Contributor
Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania, Slippery Rock, PA
As a writer for the school newspaper, The Rocket, I was able to gain valuable experience and insight into what the life of a reporter or journalist could be. Topics varied and were mostly relevant to life on the campus or the issues that were of concern to students. As a contributor, it was crucial to be punctual, cooperative and respectful of the opinions and insights of others to put out quality work Some daily duties and responsibilities included:
Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
Evaluated project requirements and content standards for each project in order
2018-08 - 2019-05
2018-05 - 2018-08
to produce copy in line with creative structure.
Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
Conducting interviews of those who would have relevant information for the story
Political Canvasser
PennEnvironment, Pittsburgh, PA
PennEnvironment provided me with my first opportunity to work in grassroots politics. As a political science student it was important to me to gain this experience to continue working in the field of politics. The preservation of the environment is also an issue that I am very passionate about and was very excited to partake in this position. Some daily duties and responsibilities included:
Planned and followed through with daily canvassing routes
Communicating daily with various individuals about the environmental policies we were advocating for
Research of environmental issues in order to represent the issues as
well as possible
Working in team and individual settings in order to best decide our goals and tactics
Bachelor of Arts: Political Science
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania - Slippery Rock, PA
Minored in International Affairs
Received Certificate in Middle Eastern Studies
Studied Arabic Language for three semesters
Coursework in Research Methods, Public Policy and International Relations Dean's List in Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018
News and Opinion Contributor to school paper (The Rocket
Conducted, submitted, and presented research at the Pi Sigma Alpha Conference in Washington DC
Arabic Shikomori
TEFL
Education
2016-08 - 2019-05
Languages
Certifications
2020-05
Joshua Reed RPCV
Address Pittsburgh, PA, 15210 LinkedIn ------------/in/joshua- Phone ------------ reed-491777175
E-mail R------------
Throughout my professional and educational endeavors I have been dedicated to who and what I want to be. Whether it was as a contributor to the school paper, as a Peace Corps Volunteer or a Political Canvasser, I was diligent, determined, and excited to complete the work required of me.
I have gathered experience, education and skills through it all that will always help me in my future. It is my current goal to find a job within the government to continue accruing knowledge and experience for a life in public service.
Skills
Work History
2019-06 - 2020-03
Lesson Planning
Curriculum Development Test and quiz creation Communications Organization
MS Office
Team management Problem resolution
Data collection and analysis Research and analysis Content Development Proofreading
Editing
TEFL Teacher
Peace Corps, Washington, DC
As a Peace Corps Volunteer I was expected to be a 24/7 employee with various duties and responsibilities. Service in Peace Corps began with three months of training that included cross cultural training, TEFL courses, model school teaching, cultural sensitivity and language training. After being sworn-in, service within my
2018-08 - 2019-05
community began and it was time to use what our training had taught us. Every day life required me to use the language we had been taught, whether it was to buy groceries or have discussions with the school principal. Adapting to the local culture was also crucial to being a successful PCV. Not only was I there to become a respectful community member, but also act as a representative of the United States and share our different cultures.
Developed semester curriculums and schedules for my classes and those of other English teachers
Designed and administered exams for all English classes
Graded and submitted exams of all English classes
Practiced effective classroom management
Took daily attendance and notes on individual student performance Designed thorough lesson plans for each class
Assisted other teachers in the community in their lesson planning Planned and designed English Clubs with community leaders in Comoros for students and adults
Represented volunteers and their concerns as an elected member of the Peace Corps Volunteer Advisory Committee (VAC)
Learned the local language, Shikomori, and reached a working professional level
Adapted to and became accustomed to local culture
Led tutor sessions for any and all levels of English speakers
Trained and led classes on SolarSpell technology
Public Relations
Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania, Slippery Rock, PA
Working in the Communication and Public Affairs Office at SRU provided me experience in working in a more professional setting while still a student. Professionalism, punctuality and being a good representation for the university were all expected of me. Some of my daily duties and responsibilities included:
Answering and transferring phone calls to the office
Acting as a liaison between offices across campus of Slippery Rock University Building upon public relations and interpersonal skills
Provided administrative support to senior team members.
News and Opinion Contributor
Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania, Slippery Rock, PA
As a writer for the school newspaper, The Rocket, I was able to gain valuable experience and insight into what the life of a reporter or journalist could be. Topics varied and were mostly relevant to life on the campus or the issues that were of concern to students. As a contributor, it was crucial to be punctual, cooperative and respectful of the opinions and insights of others to put out quality work Some daily duties and responsibilities included:
Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
Evaluated project requirements and content standards for each project in order
2018-08 - 2019-05
2018-05 - 2018-08
to produce copy in line with creative structure.
Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
Conducting interviews of those who would have relevant information for the story
Political Canvasser
PennEnvironment, Pittsburgh, PA
PennEnvironment provided me with my first opportunity to work in grassroots politics. As a political science student it was important to me to gain this experience to continue working in the field of politics. The preservation of the environment is also an issue that I am very passionate about and was very excited to partake in this position. Some daily duties and responsibilities included:
Planned and followed through with daily canvassing routes
Communicating daily with various individuals about the environmental policies we were advocating for
Research of environmental issues in order to represent the issues as
well as possible
Working in team and individual settings in order to best decide our goals and tactics
Bachelor of Arts: Political Science
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania - Slippery Rock, PA
Minored in International Affairs
Received Certificate in Middle Eastern Studies
Studied Arabic Language for three semesters
Coursework in Research Methods, Public Policy and International Relations Dean's List in Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018
News and Opinion Contributor to school paper (The Rocket
Conducted, submitted, and presented research at the Pi Sigma Alpha Conference in Washington DC
Arabic Shikomori
TEFL
Education
2016-08 - 2019-05
Languages
Certifications
2020-05