August Reed

Experience

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  Department of Professional Writing, Purdue University

  Feb 2019 - Aug 2019

  Student Researcher

  • conducted performance reviews of Purdue’s English courses, synthesizing and analyzing course data using Excel calculation and visualization functions• shared data-driven recommendations on improving enrollment and course offerings with the department head for intradepartmental application

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  Purdue University Krannert School of Management

  Feb 2019 - Jan 2020

  Student Writer

  • wrote press releases regarding recent and forthcoming research conducted by the professors of the Krannert School of Business

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  SERVPRO of Olathe/Lenexa

  Nov 2019 - Jan 2020

  Social Media Intern

  • managed the daily social media presence on Instagram and Facebook, improving engagement on Facebook by 200% through original, relevant, and SEO-optimized content• created a new hire video, editing both sound and video and employing visual effects in Adobe Premiere Pro

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  Science Node, Indiana University

  Jan 2021 - Aug 2021

  Science Writer

  • Synthesized complex research findings in high-perfomance computing into concise and accessible news pieces for general audiences• Conducted weekly interviews with industry experts to gather insights on cutting-edge research• Meticulously proofread and copyedited ~5 articles weekly following internal and Chicago Manual of Style guidelines• Managed the daily social media presence on X (then Twitter), strategically promoting upcoming articles and engaging with followers• Operated autonomously to handle diverse responsibilities including research, scheduling, and content creation, demonstrating strong organizational and multitasking abilities Show less

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  The Tutoring Center

  Sept 2021 - Dec 2022

  ACT Test Prep Specialist

  • Successfully supported students in attaining their target ACT exam scores in grammar, reading comprehension, science, and math, increasing average exam scores by 33%• Actively listened and checked for understanding, adjusting communication style and methods as needed to support learners with diverse needs• Kept meticulous student progress records

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  STFM (Official) Society of Teachers of Family Medicine

  Dec 2021 - Dec 2022

  Editorial Assistant

  • Copyedited and reviewed final proofs of peer-reviewed reports for the society's monthly and quarterly medical education journals• Maintained meticulous records of manuscript drafts in Google Drive• Managed the primary email account for both journals, advising authors on scope, submissions, and style; resolving issues for peer-reviewers and editors within 24 hours; and providing video tutorials on the content management system• Formatted manuscripts in Adobe InDesign for print, checking and correcting the layout, tables, figures, references, citations, author and article information, pagination, and appendices• Ensured all initial manuscript submissions followed guidelines and that all documents were present, prepared intake information for the assigning editor, and communicated with authors regarding rejections and resubmissions• Monitored all manuscripts' progress through the peer review process, communicating with editors and peer reviewers regarding deadlines as necessary and thus ensuring the smooth progression of 200+ monthly manuscripts in ScholarOne• Closely supported the production manager through special projects, such as running journal reports, conducting competitor analysis, and updating guidelines and processes, resulting in a significant reduction of inactive reviewers and informing the design of the online-only journal Show less

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  Japan Exchange and Teaching Program(me) (JET)

  Dec 2022 - now

  Assistant Language Teacher

  • Provided classroom instruction (18-25 classes/week) to elementary and junior high school students in classrooms of 38-40 students• Routinely proofread curricula, exams, and student work for grammar and natural language accuracy• Developed weekly curriculum-extending activities, focused on speaking ability and grounded in current Teaching English as a Second Language best practices• Collaborated with 5 Japanese English teachers to ensure positive working relationships and seamless classroom instruction• Regualarly attended professional development workshops to improve curriclum design and instruction methodologies Show less