I'M
James M. vair.
FULBRIGHT ENGLISH TEACHING ASSISTANT
Hello. My name is James. Welcome to my site. I am a graduate student at Gonzaga University studying Communication Leadership. I have a passion for cultures that arose from my cultural psychology research experience in undergrad. I am pursuing a career ultimately in higher education. Please explore my site to learn more about me.
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03 Experience
2018-2019
Gonzaga University Center for Global Engagement
Activities Team
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Facilitate activities for international and domestic students.
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Support international students in adjusting to life in a new culture.
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Act as an ambassador for American culture.
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Pick up international students at airport.
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Navigate language and cultural barriers to help international students feel comfortable.
2018-2019
Gonzaga University Residence Life
Assistant Residence Director
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Promoted after two years of Resident Assistance experience.
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Supervisor of 12 Resident Assistants.
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Worked on a social media task force and a social justice committee.
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Attend weekly meetings with professional staff and one on one’s with RAs.
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Provide behavioral feedback and professional development opportunities for supervises.
2017-2019
Gonzaga University Psychology Department
Participant Pool Coordinator
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Work with Professors and their research assistants in setting up research projects and connecting participants to their studies.
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Communicate and teach necessary computer skills to professors and researchers.
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Communicate with confused students who are concerned about meeting their requirements for Psych 101.
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Expert in Qualtrics Survey Program.
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Learned customer service skills.
2016-2018
Gonzaga University Residence Life
Resident Assistant
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Responsible for about 50 residents.
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Work included: 1:1's with residents, several meetings, community development, duty through buildings.
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Worked with a building partner, duty partner, and staff.
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Worked 20 hours per week while an undergraduate student.
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Learned to manage time efficiently, relationships, be cognizant of others and self well-being, how to support co-workers, mediate conflict.
2017-2018
Gonzaga University Learning Studio
Learning Assistant
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Work one on one with students in tutor sessions covering topics of philosophy, statistics, psychology, and college skills.
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Work 3 hours per week.
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Learn how to help support and guide students in their courses and college career.
CONTACT
If you are interested in reaching out to me. Please feel free to send me a message.
Tel: 1-206-619-4550