Dr. Jessica Hawkes
Assistant Professor Of English Literature
Hubley,NS
Summary
Assistant professor and writing tutor with 10+ years of experience in academia. Adept in research, mentoring, and communication and seeking to leverage these skills to support students at Mount Saint Vincent University in the role of interim academic advisor.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Assistant Professor
Dalhousie University And Mount Allison University
09.2021 - Current
- Designed syllabi and created course materials, assignments, and assessments to illustrate and assess application of course concepts.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of subject matter by attending conferences, workshops, and webinars relevant to field.
- Built strong rapport with over 350 students through class discussion and one-on-one meetings.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives, and achieved higher than departmental levels of student satisfaction.
Writing Tutor
Dalhousie University Writing Center
10.2021 - Current
- Enhanced student writing skills by providing individualized feedback and guidance on essays and assignments.
- Conducted various workshops on revision and various writing topics, including academic integrity, citation styles, and time management techniques.
- Assisted students in understanding complex grammatical rules and proper sentence structure for clearer communication.
- Served as resource for referencing guidelines across various academic disciplines ensuring consistency within final drafts of papers or assignments submitted by tutees.
- Collaborated with fellow tutors to share resources, strategies, and best practices for effective tutoring sessions.
Sustainability Education Coordinator
New Brunswick Environmental Network
04.2020 - 09.2020
- Coordinated program for meeting with New Brunswick’s Minister of Education to promote outdoor education.
- Organized yearlong school garden workshop to promote outdoor education and healthy eating.
- Coordinated meetings and projects between stakeholders and conducted retrospective survey of organization’s work to update present stakeholders and attract new ones.
Research Assistant
Dalhousie, University Of Waterloo, Mount Allison
09.2016 - 08.2020
- Collaborated on several international research projects in English literature and conservation biology.
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge, and synthesized complex information into clear summaries and made recommendations for research director.
- Wrote clear, concise reports, and copy-edited project documents to ensure clear, concise style; kept accurate records of research activities for future reference; collaborated on proposals.
Education
Ph.D. - English Literature
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS 09.2019 - 05.2024
Master of Arts - English Literature
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON 09.2017 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Mount Allison University
Sackville, NB 09.2012 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Mount Allison University
Sackville, NB 09.2012 - 05.2017
Skills
Strong written and oral communication
Editing proficiency
Mentoring students
Academic Research
Project Management and Coordination
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Relationship Building
Experience with Microsoft Office Suit and Sharepoint
Timeline
Writing Tutor
Dalhousie University Writing Center
10.2021 - Current
Assistant Professor
Dalhousie University And Mount Allison University
09.2021 - Current
Sustainability Education Coordinator
New Brunswick Environmental Network
04.2020 - 09.2020
Ph.D. - English Literature
Dalhousie University
09.2019 - 05.2024
Master of Arts - English Literature
University of Waterloo
09.2017 - 10.2018
Research Assistant
Dalhousie, University Of Waterloo, Mount Allison
09.2016 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Mount Allison University
09.2012 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Mount Allison University
09.2012 - 05.2017