Staci Gentry

Experience

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  The Noobist

  Aug 2015 - Jul 2016

  Staff Writer

  - Wrote articles for the online publication Noobist.com focusing on delivering the latest news and opinions on nerdy culture - Developed a familiarity with WordPress, Google Docs, and Microsoft Word - Enhanced previous journalism and copyediting experience - Communicated with fellow peers and editors through email, Skype and other forms of online correspondence

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  DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse

  May 2016 - Feb 2018

  Sales Associate

  - Guided customers to desired merchandise with expert knowledge of brands, promotions, and offers. - Executed seamless cashiering transactions at the register and expedited checkout processes using mobile point-of-sale (POS) systems. • Successfully enrolled customers in the DSW Rewards program, refining customer service abilities and fostering brand loyalty. - Collaborated with the manager in store operations, encompassing stock management, merchandise rearrangement, closing preparations, and maintaining a tidy and inviting store environment. Show less

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  University of North Texas

  May 2022 - May 2023

  - Provided 30-minute tutoring consultations with TECM students to review their current progress on technical writing assignments, both in-person and using Zoom- Tailored tutoring approaches based on individual learning styles, personality types, and academic needs, addressing both higher and lower-order writing concerns- Provided detailed feedback, suggestions and guidance on ways to enhance clarity, structure, grammar mechanics and other areas of written communication- Assisted students in developing effective writing, research, and communication skills- Organized and conducted weekly workshops and presentations, covering essential TECM course assignments and concepts- Implemented data collection surveys using Google Forms to gauge student participation and satisfaction levels- Analyzed the data to identify areas for improvement, and discussed these suggestions with faculty advisors and other writing center tutors- Trained and mentored newer tutors on the technical skills required for the job, while also providing feedback on their tutoring approaches through shadowing- Discussed tutoring strategies and practices to help newer tutors develop a system that worked for each individual student and their own personality type Show less

  • Graduate Assistant / Comm Lab Tutor

    Dec 2020 - May 2023

  • Graduate Assistant / Technical Editor

    May 2022 - Aug 2022
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  University of North Texas

  Jul 2023 - May 2024

  - Assisted the First-Year-Writing team with administrative tasks such as notetaking, meeting preparation, and event organization- Worked alongside the Director of FYW to develop and implement a new TSIW curriculum for the Spring 2024 semester- Developed lesson plans, teaching materials, assignment sheets, and video and print resources for the TSIW curriculum and FYW program- Assisted faculty members in planning and organizing student and faculty workshops and focus groups centered around the FYW program- Mentored undergraduate TAs in Canvas troubleshooting, lesson planning, and student correspondance Show less - Taught two sections of Developmental ENGL 1310 — Introduction to College Writing during the 2024 school year through a variety of lectures, in-class writing activities, and multi-modal lessons- Developed course syllabi, reading lists, lesson plans, class assignments and multi-modal resources for undergraduate composition courses- Mentored students to develop and sustain critical reading and writing strategies through in-class lectures, graded assignments, and conferencing- Assisted students in discovering their individual writing process and literary voice Show less

  • Graduate Assistant to the UNT First-Year Writing Administration Team

    Aug 2023 - May 2024

  • Teaching Fellow - English Department

    Jul 2023 - May 2024