User:Msain

= About Monica Sain =


 * I work for the College Open Textbooks Program at Foothill College as a Web Coordinator and Workshops Manager (a.k.a., "Admin. II").


 * In Fall 2010, I began working on my Master's degree in English (concentration on literature). I'm really enjoying taking pedagogy and literary theory courses, while working as a grad assistant for a wonderful professor.
 * In 2011, during my second year as an M.A. student, I am planning to work as a Teaching Associate, teaching two sections of composition.
 * I also love working as a tutor and academic coach - I just love helping those who are interested in improving their reading, writing, and grammar skills. I look forward to working with a wide range of students (K-college).

Education
B.A., Literature, University of California, Santa Cruz

Currently working on my M.A. in English at San Jose State University

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Graduate Assistant, San Jose State University English Department
August 2010 – Present (3 months)


 * Creating lessons and providing occasional lectures for an upper-division English class
 * Providing guidance for students during office hours, before classes, after classes, and by appointment
 * Grading essays and exams

Self-Employed English Tutor (currently on hiatus in order to focus on other positions and studies)
March 2010 – Present (8 months)


 * I help students of all ages master writing, reading, vocabulary, and grammar. Most of all, I love creating lesson plans that help students understand concepts while encouraging them to love learning!
 * I also focus on helping students improve their study skills: how they can better retain what they learn, in addition to better managing their time.
 * (currently on hiatus in order to focus on studies and other two positions)

Workshops Manager and Web Coordinator, Open Textbooks Program at Foothill College
February 2010 – Present (9 months)

Tasks include, but are not limited to:


 * Planning Open Textbook events
 * Managing Open Textbooks Ning and Google Websites
 * Editing grammar textbooks and company articles
 * Writing blogs
 * Facilitating social networking about open textbooks
 * Managing department finances

KCI Coordinator/Administrative Assistant/Newsletter Editor Foothill College - Krause Center for Innovation
October 2008 – February 2010 (1 year 5 months)


 * Envisioned and implemented new operational policies and procedures for running the KCI.
 * Outcomes include reduced expenditures and increased efficiency.
 * Produced the KCI newsletter, including editing, writing, setting deadlines, and soliciting articles.
 * Lead coordinator for the KCI’s programs, responsible for timelines, delegation of tasks, and coordination of logistics.
 * Mentor for Sister to Sister, a group supporting the success of young women in college.
 * Member of a Foothill College hiring committee.

Research Assistant/Columnist - Responsible Hospitality Institute
November 2005 – May 2009 (3 years 7 months)

I wrote columns and news summaries for the company website, in addition to providing research about how to better facilitate the economic development and sociability of cities. I also helped edit and provide research for the company's Practical Guide.

Program Coordinator/Tutor - Mid-Peninsula Housing Coalition
April 2008 – June 2008 (3 months)


 * Created the summer educational curriculum
 * Tutored students aged six through 20 in various subjects, including how to write a personal statement for college admission
 * Earned the Best Summer Curriculum Idea Award during second week of work ("Create Your Own Newspaper")
 * Planned daily enrichment activities

Various positions - Prog. Coordinator, Exec. Asst., etc. - University of California, Santa Cruz
2007 – 2008 (1 year)


 * Various short-term and limited duration positions, including Event &amp; Program Coordinator for the CfAO, Executive Assistant in the Chancellor's Office, Interim Program Manager for the CRLP, Professor's Assistant in biomolecular engineering:
 * Successfully planned and recruited students for the Workshops for Engineering and Science Transfers (WEST) program.
 * Coordinated all logistics and complex financial processes for the California Reading &amp; Literature Program, including creating agendas, processing travel reimbursements, creating budgets, organizing catering, and designing promotional materials.
 * Edited NSF grants.

Teaching Intern (Fall Quarter 2007 Assignment) - Branciforte Middle School
October 2007 – December 2007 (3 months)


 * During my final quarter at UCSC, I worked as a teaching intern as part of my Education 180 - Intro. to Teaching class. I worked in a sixth-grade English and Social Studies class and a seventh grade AVID class. Duties included: - Assisting the teacher with grading papers - Facilitating group projects - Providing guidance for struggling students

Floater Coach/Lobby Ambassador - Cisco Systems
April 2001 – September 2005 (4 years 6 months)


 * Trained new floater receptionists, provided top-notch customer care, redesigned the Lobby Ambassador Cheat Sheet. Worked at most of the San Jose Headquarters buildings, the former Santa Cruz site, and the former Scotts Valley site.