Pamela Pollock

Experience

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  University of Missouri

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  Instructional Specialist

  • Developed and taught EL 437, Communication and Culture for Effective College Teaching for ITAs• Determined incoming students’ English proficiency and class placement • Conducted TA and faculty development activities: observed classes, conducted small group instructional feedback sessions and consultations

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  Cornell University

  Aug 2004 - May 2009

  Lecturer

  • Taught and developed course curricula for International PhD Students; EDUC 5780, EDUC 5790, ALS 5800 and ALS 5810 and the International TA Summer Program.• Conducted language assessments for non-native English speaking international students using a modified Oral Proficiency Interview, based on ACTFL guidelines; developed online calibration materials and organized ongoing staff training on assessment.• Assisted Program Director in all areas of program administration and development efforts. Show less

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  Harvard University

  Aug 2011 - Jan 2025

  Lead team of 4 on development and delivery of the following initiatives:• Pedagogy Fellows Program. Lead a team to work with departments to hire and train a cohort of 25 experienced PhD students dedicated to supporting PhD students in their departments with teaching and professional development. Build a community of practice, develop sessions to teach and mentor fellows on higher education pedagogy and consulting. • Bok Seminars and Teaching Certificates (serving approximately 80 students per semester). Determine teaching certificate curriculum and oversee development of new seminars. Teach and facilitate related workshops. Consult with graduate students and scholars on teaching and communication, review teaching portfolios, and develop resources and web content. • Fall Teaching Conference and Winter Teaching Week. Plan and implement large-scale pre-semester events (both online and in-person) for new and experienced graduate student teachers. Determine programming, lead sessions, mentor speakers, manage publicity and event details. • Professional Communication Program for International Teachers and Scholars. Lead academic program of one Assistant Director. Develop and oversee the development of offerings that address the needs of international students and scholars. Oversee teaching, assessment and advising of international graduate students (approximately 80 per year) on their oral English language proficiency, teaching skills and sociolinguistic competence. • Harvard Horizons, a Harvard Griffin GSAS professional development initiative. Lead program to help selected candidates prepare and present 5-minute talks on their dissertation research. Show less

  • Director Of Professional Development

    Jul 2019 - Jan 2025

  • Associate Director for Professional and Scholarly Development

    Jan 2015 - Jul 2019

  • Assistant Director

    Aug 2012 - Jan 2015

  • Instructional Specialist for International Teaching Fellows

    Aug 2011 - Jul 2012