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Curriculum Vitae
Objective
My objective is to continue my education in Classical languages, literature and cultures as I complete my graduate studies in Classical Languages and Literature at the University of Kentucky. After completing my MA I plan on either continuing into a PhD program or a public teacing certification program. My end goal is the pedagogical and research aspect of Classics as well as Humanities computing.
Work Experience
| Date |
Employer |
Location |
Position/Responsibilities |
Supervisor |
| 2004 - Present |
Kentucky Educational Television |
Lexington, KY |
Latin Distance Learning Teaching Assistant
- Responsible for grading tests, quizzes, and activities for 500 students nationwide and internationally.
- Administering tutoring and/or homework help via telephone and e-mail.
- Responsible for creation of quizzes, tests, and activities online.
- Responsible for maintaining, editing, and creating web pages for Latin instruction using HTML in a lightweight code environment.
|
Joan Jahnige |
| 1997-2001 |
United States Marine Corps |
Camp Lejeune, NC |
Infantry Squad Leader
- Responsible for the training and combat readiness of 12 infantry Marines.
- Attained the rank of Sergeant (E-5)
- Received good conduct award, honorable discharge August 11, 2001.
- Deployed worldwide: Spain, Italy, Greece, Israel, Japan.
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Various |
Education
2005 - Present: Master of Arts program in Classics, University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Currenty enrolled as an MA student (non-thesis). Studying both Greek and Latin. Attending on a Singletary Fellowship (full tuition plus stipend).
1996-1997, 2001-2005 University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Graduated Spring 2005 Summa Cum laude with Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with majors in both Art History and Classics.
3.92 cumulative GPA, 4.0 in Art History department, 3.85 in Classics
1999 Park College (Correspondence)
Parkville, MO
Enrolled and completed two correspondence courses aboard the USS Pensacola while in the Marines.
1992-1996 Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Lexington, KY
Studied World Civilization, French, US History, English, and Calculus at the AP level
Member of the BETA club
Member of the French club
Interests and Activities
- Ancient languages, culture, art, archaeology and history
- Computer hardware/software installation, custom system building.
- Internet, web design, networking.
- Travel. Have traveled to Great Britain, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Greece, Switzerland, Israel, and Japan.
- Hiking, camping, backpacking.
Languages
- French (four years) - Courses in high school, including AP French. One semester in college.
- German (two years) - Four-semester sequence in college.
- Greek (three years) - Authors read: Herodotus, Lysias, Homer, Plutarch, Lucian and have completed original translations for the Suda Online Project.
- Latin (one and a half years) - Authors read: Cicero, Seneca, Pliny the Younger, Catullus, Vergil, Ludvig Holberg, Erasmus
Awards
- Award for Undergraduate Achievement in German (2003), University of Kentucky
- Greek Prize for Undergraduate Achievement in Greek, two consecutive awards (2004 & 2005)), University of Kentucky
- BFA, Univeristy of Kentucky, Summa Cum Laude, 3.92 GPA
- Otis A. Singletary Graduate Fellowship 2005-2006 school year, full tuition and stipend
References
Available upon request