Mirabeth Braude
Objective
To obtain a Teaching Assistant position in correlation with a Writing and Rhetoric Composition Graduate Program to help
undergraduate students improve their writing skills for college and the professional workforce.
Education
Oakland University Expected graduation 04/14
Candidate for B.I.S. degree in Writing for Songs, Stories, and Services (3.96) Rochester, MI
Minor: Writing and Rhetoric (4.0)
Fullerton College 05/11
Associates Degree in Music with High Honors (3.85) Fullerton, CA
Work Experience
Oakland University Writing Center: Writing Consultant 08/12 - present
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Inform students about proper grammar and punctuation Rochester, MI
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Assist Oakland University undergraduate and graduate students and faculty members
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with documentation styles, organization, word choice, phrasing, professional,
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academic, and creative writing
Writing and Rhetoric Department: Embedded Writing Specialist 08/12 - present
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Advise students on writing strategies within a classroom Rochester, MI
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Give presentations and handout material on writing techniques
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Encourage students to make one on one appointments for the Writing Center
Roeper School: Substitute Camp Counselor 06/12-08/12
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Taught classes and assisted children with creating crafts, art projects, Birmingham, MI
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tye-dye clothes, and drama skits
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Monitored the safety of children while outdoors
Gymboree Play & Music: Vocalist and Class Leader 08/11- 10/11
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Taught singing and play classes for children ages 1-5 years and adults Santa Ana, CA
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Answered e-mails, phone calls, and basic reception duty
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Informed parents about play techniques for improving their children’s health
LL Merchant Solutions: Assistant to the CEO of the Company 05/11-07/11
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Took notes during business meetings Tustin, CA
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Reviewed and filed client applications to verify their asset to the company
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Investigated new office buildings for the company to move to
Fullerton College Writing Center: Tutor 08/10- 05/11
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Assisted ESL and undergraduate students with improving Fullerton, CA
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grammar, vocabulary usage, organization, focus for academic papers,
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college applications, resumes, and cover letters
C&D Zodiac Aerospace: Human Resources Intern 07/10-08/10
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Contacted, invited, and coordinated vendors for annual Huntington Beach, CA
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Healthy Lifestyle Fair,
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Filed data entry in Excel,
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Organized and managed clerical papers
Lives Sports Radio: Radio Assembler 06/10-07/10
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Disassembled old radios, Troy, MI
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Programmed batteries
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Attaching new lanyards
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Boxed and packaged new set radio
Awards / Honors
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Tau Sigma National Honor Society 04/13-present
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Oakland University’s Dean’s List 12/12-present
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Bachelor of Integrative Studies Student Representative on Faculty Council 08/12-present
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Distinguished Transfer Scholar Scholarship Award 08/12-present
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Charles A. Main William Beaumont Scholarship Award 08/08-present
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Golden Key International Honor Society, invitee 03/13
Volunteer
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WXOU, Oakland University’s Radio Station 10/13-present
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2013 Mega March, Michigan Humane Society 10/13
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Oakland University’s Organic Food Farm 09/13-10/13
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American Cancer Society, Making Strides Run 10/10
Presentation
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Michigan Writing Center Association 10/13
Learning, Emotional, and Behavioral Disorders Grand Rapids, MI
in the Writing Center
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Oakland University Writing Center Training Day 07/13
Learning, Emotional, and Behavioral Disorders Rochester, MI
in the Writing Center
Skills
Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, verbal, writing, and interpersonal skills. Competent in Macintosh and PC computers. Self-directed, task-oriented, competent with social networking, and group tasks. Conversant, friendly, and engaging.