Percy Totten
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Percy Totten

Percy Totten
NJCU English literature major interested in publishing
with a background in education and a passion for advocacy

71 Isabella Ave, Apt 1
Bayonne, NJ 07002
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EDUCATION
New Jersey City University — Jersey City, NJ
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature
JANUARY 2019 - EXPECTED MAY 2021

Northeastern State University — Broken Arrow, OK
Majored in English Education
AUGUST 2018 - DECEMBER 2018

Tulsa Community College — Tulsa, OK
Associate of Arts in Elementary & Secondary Education
AUGUST 2015 - MAY 2018

WORK EXPERIENCE
NJCU Student Outreach and Retention — Jersey City, NJ
Peer Mentor
SEPTEMBER 2019 - PRESENT
Call first-year students at NJCU and check on their progress throughout the year
Encourage students and connect them to resources on campus

Union Eighth Grade Center — Broken Arrow, OK
Teaching Intern
SEPTEMBER 2018 - DECEMBER 2018
Kept detailed journal of observances
Assisted with classroom, bus, and cafeteria duties
Observed teacher in preparing and presenting lessons to 8th graders in a Language Arts class

Centennial Middle School — Broken Arrow, OK
Teaching Intern
FEBRUARY 2018 - MAY 2018
Kept detailed journal of observances
Observed teacher in lesson planning and classroom management for 7th graders in a Language Arts class

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Speicher-Rubin Women's Center for Equity and Diversity Student Staff
SEPTEMBER 2019 - PRESENT

SKILLS/BEHAVIORS
Reading
Writing
Editing
Microsoft Office
Analytical
Quick learner

ACHIEVEMENTS
Poetry published in NJCU PATHS Creative Writing Journal in Spring 2020
Dean's List for Academic Honors for 3.5 GPA during Spring 2019 semester at NJCU
President's Honor Roll for 4.0 GPA during Spring 2018 at TCC

ORGANIZATIONS
Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society member since April 2019
National Education Association member since September 2018
NJCU LGBTQ+ Alliance Club Secretary from July 2019 to January 2020