Julien Sperling, Ph.D.

Experience

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  IMPACT

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Mentor of the YEAR for FJUHSD

  I would have weekly meetings with freshman about their experience in High School to date. For some, "mentoring" was a necessity, meaning, aiding the student with homework or aiding them with communicating to a teacher about a problem they are having in class. I became Mentor of the Year for FJUHSD 2007 because one freshman in particular I mentored, did a complete 180 from the beginning to the end of the year. My freshman went from known "drug-using, dealing, and sexually aware and active person" with a 1.23 GPA to respectable young lady. She spoke up to the proper personnel with my guidance and ended up moving out and away from her surroundings to better aid her not just in school but in life! She finished her freshman year with a 3.67 GPA! I still have the letter from this student which my teacher confiscated from me and read, which is ironically the reason why I won the award. It is a Full page Thank You Note, showing just how much off a POSITIVE IMPACT was made and how she will never steer away from this path. Show less

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  Los Altos High School

  Oct 2010 - Feb 2012

  Head Boys Soccer Coach

  -Ran the Boys Soccer Program. -Brought up frist Frosh / Soph Soccer team at school (only lost twice)-Created Golden Boot Trophy for Rivalry Match between Wilson HS and LAHS-2x C.I.F. appearance-positive winning percentage (63.86%)-positive and great impact on athletes-11 First Team All League Players- 9 Second Team All League Players- 8 Honorable Mentioned Players- 1 Athlete of the Year - 6 Athletes playing currently in College

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  Cypress High School

  May 2012 - Apr 2016

  Head Boys Soccer Coach

  Manage, Organize, and Coach the Boys Soccer Program at Cypress High School- 7 First Team All-League selections- 4 Second Team All-League selections

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  Concordia University, Irvine

  May 2012 - Dec 2013

  TA / Student Intern / Researcher to Vice President

  Researcher / Student Worker:The tools used daily here are my organizational skills, communication skills Verbal and Nonverbal on multiple Social Media main frames (SMMF) and in person, researching ability, proficiency in using Microsoft Tools (Word, Power Point, & Excel) proofreading, time management, liaison between fellow students and professors, knowledge of cultures around the world- high proficiency (used daily) - first hand experience (traveled there [I have been to 15+ countries]) and many second hand experiences(research), note keeping, hands on work, but most importantly, its fun and reemphasizes the importance of constant COMMUNICATION throughout the day.TA: COM 280 - Theories of CommunicationCOM 324 - Intercultural Communication (2x) Show less

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  PBS SoCal

  Sept 2013 - Jun 2014

  Intern

  Interactive Department: (Social Media Intern)Aid in developing and promoting content for PBS SoCaL including but not limited to program highlights, blog posts, and social media, utilizing a mix of traditional and new media storytelling elementsEducation Department: (Education Intern)- Studio Tours- Interaction with infants, children, and adults through activity, tablets or computers- Travel to Schools, Museums, Parks, etc, to spread awareness of educational importance - Assist in Newsletter writing & Facebook posts- Facebook and Twitter posts, as well as response to posts and tweets - Set up / Tear down events, post up pictures on Instagram, costume dress up or assembleEVENTS: - Downton Abbey Season 3 Premier at the Queen Mary - American Graduate Community Town Hall - OC Literacy Fair - Carson Elementary - First Flight Fair at the Honda Center - American Graduate Community Town Hall - Bill Nye "The Science Guy" interview at CSUF - IMAGINOLOGY STEM LINK at the OC Fairgrounds - Project Access, Bowl for a Cause - "Puttin on the Glitz" PBS SoCaL 7th Annual Gala - California Student Media Film Festival Show less

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  California State University, Fullerton

  Aug 2014 - May 2017

  -Help with general class needs as necessary-Maintain an up-to-date grading roster at all times -Prepare, set-up and clean up the class room before lecture starts-Meet any special requests-Listen attentively, observe closely, record accurately -- taking good, clear lecture notes and debriefing notes-Held regular office hours to clarify lecture materials-Write brief feedback comments on assignments-Help with some research background in intercultural communication teaching & recommend update & relevant intercultural/diversity YouTubes, exercises and activities Show less -Teach HCOM 100 [Introduction to Human Communication] at university level within communication studies department. Materials are based on academic and scholastic excellence, grounded in theory and presented for practical application. The course is taught in a safe respectful, and nurturing learning environment conducive for the growth of a diverse student population. Duties included but not limited to: -create a syllabus (outlines courses for each semester), -create course material (quizzes, tests, activities, as well as written and oral assignments) -maintain records (attendance & grades) to track student performance-hold regular office hours (for any assistance) Show less

  • Instructional Assistant to Dr. Stella Ting-Toomey

    Jan 2017 - May 2017

  • Graduate Teaching Associate

    Aug 2014 - Dec 2016
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  3252, Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC)

  Jun 2017 - Nov 2017

  Director of Events

  Official Support Group for LAFC.

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  The University of Kansas

  Aug 2017 - Jul 2022

  COMS 496 Capstone in Communication and Organizational Culture [SUM19 - 8 weeks, Online]o Guided students as they conducted original research o Provided feedback, evaluation, and constructive criticism and coachingo Made content relevant by bringing in current events that show organizational culture issues at play in present timesTeach COMS 330 (Effective Business Communication) [SP19, F19, SP20*]o Discussed and enlightened students on organizational researcho Informed students how to go about the job search processo Discussed and simulated different interviewing styles and tacticso Created assignments that would show competency in letters, memos, emails, etc.o Instructed and assisted with image management (LinkedIn and other media platforms)o Explained how formal presentations are different in the workplace(CorporateResearchProject) o Adapted course to online format during COVID-19 closures (*)COMS 342: Problem Solving in Teams and Groups [SP 19]o Oversaw group formation and group interactionso Met with group members individually and as a whole to see progress on class projecto Assisted with obstacles that arose with service ideas and initiative groups wanted to enacto Explained procedures of meetings, logging minutes, note keeping and summing up interactionso Supported students with lecture material when clarity was neededCOMS 210: Introduction to Organizational & Professional Contexts [SUM20 - 8 weeks, Online]o Develop an awareness of the role of communication in work place and professional contextso Develop new ways of thinking about organizations (more going on than what appears on surface)o Discussing and understanding the ethical implications in every communication choiceo Prepares students to be able to describe and analyze role and relationships in an organizational network COMS 130 (Public Speaking) [SP 18, F 19] Show less For one month I worked in the Center for Eastern Asian Studies then began working with Dr. Angela Gist-Mackey, Professor in the Communications Studies Department. Tasks include but are not limited to: -Data analysis of SOQ (Student Opinionated Questionnaires)-interpret and make data readable through use of tables, charts and graphs -take photos at workshops, update FB and other social media platforms-web and news blasts of events that will occur-work takes place for both Lawrence Campus and Edwards Campus for University of Kansas Show less

  • Graduate Teaching Associate

    Jan 2018 - Jul 2022

  • Tutor

    Jan 2018 - Jun 2020

  • Graduate Assistant

    Aug 2017 - Aug 2018
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  Golden West College

  Jun 2018 - now

  Adjunct Instructor

  Communication Instructor at Golden West College in the SummerTeach COMM 110 Public Speaking• Semesters taught: Summer, 2019 (1 section)o Create a syllabus and schedule (outlines courses for each semester)o Hold regular office hours (for any student assistance)o Create course material (quizzes, tests, activities, as well as written and oral assignments)o Maintain records (attendance & grades) to track student performanceo Disseminate knowledge relevant to speaker-audience communicationo Coach students in informative, persuasive, and special occasion public speakingo Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback with the aim of student learningTeach COMM 100 Interpersonal Communication• Semesters taught: Summer, 2020 (1 section – 6 weeks, Online Course)o Organize one’s thoughts and communicate them clearly and effectively, using language that demonstrates sensitivity to gender and cultural differences.o Find, evaluate, select, synthesize, organize, cite and present information and arguments clearly and effectively for a variety of purposes and audiences.o Recognize and evaluate the features, functions, and contexts of language that express and influence meaning.o Compareandcontrastwithcareandaccuracytherelativemeritsofalternativeoropposing arguments, interpretations, assumptions, and cultural values. Show less

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  Haskell Indian Nations University

  Aug 2018 - Aug 2020

  Adjunct Professor

  Teach COMS 131 Public Speaking• Semesters taught: Fall, 2018 (2 sections); Spring, 2019 (2 sections), Fall 2019 (2 sections)• Haskell Indian Nations University serves members of federally recognized Tribes and Alaska Native Villagesby offering higher education in partial fulfilment of treaty and trust responsibilities of the U.S. federal government.o Create a syllabus and schedule(outlines courses for each semester)o Hold regular office hours(for any student assistance)o Create course material (quizzes, tests, activities, as well as written and oral assignments) o Maintain records (attendance & grades) to track student performanceo Disseminate knowledge relevant to speaker-audience communicationo Coach students in informative, persuasive, special occasion, and group speaking scenarioso Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feed back with the aim of student learning Show less

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  Palo Verde College

  Aug 2022 - now

  Speech Instructor

  Additionally I am practitioner for Umoja!