Amentar Tupoufutuna (Ame Tovo)
San Leandro
Summary
Master's graduate of Communication Studies with experience in delivering engaging and effective instruction, fostering a supportive learning environment, and developing curriculum tailored to diverse student needs. Committed to enhancing communication skills and boosting
student confidence through innovative teaching methods and personalized feedback. Adept at curriculum development, research, and fostering an inclusive learning environment. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving academic excellence. Reliable and adaptable, with skills in critical thinking, communication, and classroom management.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
San Francisco State University
2025.01 - Current
- Research and collect materials for a Critical Pacific Islands and Oceania Studies (CPIOS) Learning Hub, including library guides, community resources, teaching materials, and lesson plans
- Identify and gather relevant educational resources from educators, community leaders, and non-profit partners
- Participate in appropriate training, meetings, and conferences relevant to the project
- Conduct interviews with Educators Working Group members, students, and community members to document Bay Area CPIOS histories
- Contribute to the preparation of project presentations and public materials, including social media
- Attend and contribute to meetings with EWG members, research and design teams
- Support the Research Coordinator in organizing materials and inputting content into the CPIOS Resource Hub
Graduate Teaching Assistant
San Francisco State University
2024.01 - 2025.12
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes for a COMM 150: Fundamentals to Oral Communication course.
- Facilitated small group discussions, promoting critical thinking and collaborative learning among students.
- Developed strong rapport with students through open communication channels, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
- Provided timely and constructive feedback on assignments, enabling students to refine their work and achieve higher grades.
- Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.
- Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
- Managed a classroom of diverse learners, implementing differentiated instruction strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Participated in curriculum development meetings with faculty members, offering insights from a teaching assistant perspective to improve course design.
Education
Master of Arts - Communication Studies
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA2025-12
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA2023-05
Associate of Arts - Communication Studies
College of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA2021-06
Skills
- Class management
- Research and analysis
- Academic research
- Academic writing
- Public speaking
- Curriculum development
- Interpersonal communication
- Presentation skills
- Educational technology proficiency
- Student engagement
- Curriculum creation
- Continuing education
Certification
- President's Leadership Fellows Program (PLFP) Certificate - Career & Leadership Development (CLD) at SFSU - May 2025
Timeline
Research Assistant
San Francisco State University
2025.01 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
San Francisco State University
2024.01 - 2025.12
Master of Arts - Communication Studies
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
San Francisco State University
Associate of Arts - Communication Studies
College of San Mateo
Conference Presentations
- "Language, Self, and Social Construction's 34th Annual Data Session,” Western States Communication Association - (2025)
- “Round Table on Language, Identity and Race,” Western States Communication Association - (2025)
Conference Attendance + Participation
- Western States Communication Association (2025)
- Sister to Sister San Mateo County (SMC) Leadership Conference (2025)
- Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center (PCRC) MANA Summit (2025)
- APAHE: Asian Pacific Americans in Higher Education Conference (2025)
- Tongan Research Association (TRA) Conference (2025)