Abigail Siegel
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Enthusiastic Latin tutor working to help students develop and maintain goal-oriented study habits for consistent academic success. Equally skilled at one-on-one and group lessons using adaptable teaching strategies for different types of learners. Accustomed to both in-person and online instruction for flexibility and multimedia integration to maximize lesson engagement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Writer
Self Published
04.2020 - Current
- Self-published a short poetry collection, titled Loss and Other Landscapes.
- Has written poetry and short fiction on Medium.com/@asiegelster.
Latin Tutor
Self-employed
11.2019 - Current
- Tutoring students of all levels in the Latin language.
- Monitoring student progress and provided feedback and support.
- Responding to email and telephone requests to provide students with specific information.
- Assessing student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
- Creating personalized lesson plans to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Teaching, reviewing, and grading students' work remotely
- Assisting students in developing study skills and strategies.
Sessional Instructor
University of Manitoba, Department of Classics
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Taught CLAS 1520 - Greek and Roman Mythology.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Prepared and presented weekly lectures, presentations, and testing materials concerning different mythological and cultural topics.
- Answered students' questions during weekly office hours.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
Research Assistant
Dr. Wesley Stevens, University of Manitoba
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Researched Latin words for Dr. Stevens' dictionary Lexica Latina.
- Evaluated, edited and formatted dictionary entries made by other research assistants.
- Researched older dictionaries for specific Latin scientific terms.
Teaching Assistant, Beginning Latin
University of Manitoba, Department of Classics
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Assisted Dr. Nau and Dr. Egan both semesters of the Beginning Latin course.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Partnered with the professors to plan and implement lessons following the Department of Classic's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment
Library Assistant
University of California, Riverside Music Library
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Managed the front desk of the Music Library.
- Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Gained strong understanding of various methods for cataloging books and other materials.
Education
Certificate - Library And Information Technician
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
RemoteMaster of Arts - Classics
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB10-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Classics
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, California06-2018
Skills
Google Workspace
Customer Service
Typing
Microsoft Office
Writing
Proofreading
Libraries
Individualized Instruction
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Latin
Full Professional
French
Elementary
Hebrew
Elementary
Interests
- Opera
- Classical Music
- Reading
- Writing
- Poetry
- Folklore
- Linguistics
Timeline
Sessional Instructor
University of Manitoba, Department of Classics
03.2022 - 06.2022
Research Assistant
Dr. Wesley Stevens, University of Manitoba
08.2020 - 03.2021
Writer
Self Published
04.2020 - Current
Latin Tutor
Self-employed
11.2019 - Current
Teaching Assistant, Beginning Latin
University of Manitoba, Department of Classics
09.2019 - 04.2020
Library Assistant
University of California, Riverside Music Library
01.2017 - 06.2018
Certificate - Library And Information Technician
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Master of Arts - Classics
University of Manitoba
Bachelor of Arts - Classics
University of California, Riverside
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