RICARDO VERNET
Sessional Instructor/ Graduate Assistant
Calgary,AB
Summary
A highly motivated and skilled graduate student with a Master’s degree in International Relations and proven experience conducting research. Seeking to make a valuable contribution as an Intelligence Analyst in one of Canada’s leading national security agencies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Sessional Instructor
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB
05.2018 - Current
- Delivered lectures in comparative politics courses to undergraduate students
- Designed exams, essay questions, and other related course materials to test students' knowledge
- Proctored and graded exams and assignments according to University standards
- Assisted and mentored students in drafting papers and course assignments
- Used tact and diplomacy to adjudicate complaints and maintained an effective learning environment
Doctoral Researcher
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB
09.2015 - Current
- Led and managed a major research project on transitions to democracy in Latin America
- Gathered and organized information from various databases and archives for research purposes.
- Interpreted data analysis results, patterns and trends to draw inferences and conclusions.
- Interviewed government officials and stakeholders in Latin America and the Caribbean
- Drafted a three-hundred-page report at the end of the project
- Presented projects to various academic and non-academic conferences
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Calgary
Calgary , Alberta
09.2015 - Current
- Led seminars and held paper workshops for undergraduate students
- Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
- Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.
- Provided relevant and timely feedback on student assignments.
- Coordinated exam retests and assignments for absent students.
- Assisted faculties with various administrative tasks
- Delivered lectures on an occasional basis on behalf of faculties
Graduate Student in Residence
Residence, Latin American Research Centre
Calgary, Alberta
09.2017 - 12.2019
- Contributed to various programs held by the Centre, including conferences, roundtables, and informal discussions
- Conducted research and developed expertise on Latin American politics
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues on projects related changes in Latin American politics
- Monitored developments and trends in the region
- Assisted staff with programming events and related activities held at the Centre
Teaching Assistant
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario
09.2012 - 12.2012
- Led seminars and workshops to assist faculty with students' learning
- Proctored exams, graded papers and related course assignments
- Assisted faculty with various administrative tasks
- Answered course related questions and provided timely feedback to students
Education
Ph.D. - Political Science
University of Calgary
Calgary 09.2015 - 04.2022
Master of Arts - International Relations
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON 09.2012 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Waterloo
Waterloo 09.2010 - 06.2012
Skills
Experience conducting research and analysing complex informationundefined
Awards
Recipient of the Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship, 2021
Recipient of the Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship, 2019
Recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship, 2018
Recipient of the Dean's International Research Excellence Award, 2018
References
Dr. Pablo Policzer
Research Advisor & Former Director of the Latin American Research Centre
Former Course Supervisor for Introduction to Comparative Politics
Department of Political Science
University of Calgary
2500 University Dr. NW
Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4
Canada
403-220-5923
Policzer@ucalgary.ca
Dr Maureen Hiebert
Former Professor of Comparative Politics and member of research committee
Department of Political Science
University of Calgary
2500 University Dr. NW
Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4
Canada
403-220-5633
hiebertm@ucalgary.ca
Timeline
Sessional Instructor
University of Calgary
05.2018 - Current
Graduate Student in Residence
Residence, Latin American Research Centre
09.2017 - 12.2019
Ph.D. - Political Science
University of Calgary
09.2015 - 04.2022
Doctoral Researcher
University of Calgary
09.2015 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Calgary
09.2015 - Current
Master of Arts - International Relations
McMaster University
09.2012 - 06.2013
Teaching Assistant
McMaster University
09.2012 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Waterloo
09.2010 - 06.2012
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