Amanda King

• Phone: +1 416 555 0123
• Email: amanda.king@email.com
• Location: Toronto, Canada
• LinkedIn: amanda.king.comms

Summary

Leveraging 10+ years of experience in higher education, I design and deliver impactful communications curricula, fostering critical thinking and effective expression in diverse student populations. My expertise includes developing innovative pedagogical approaches that enhance student engagement and academic outcomes in both theoretical and applied communication studies.

Adept at integrating current industry trends and emerging communication technologies into coursework, I have consistently improved student presentation skills and written communication proficiency, preparing graduates for dynamic professional environments.

Experience

Assistant Professor, Communication & Culture, Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University) -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2019 – present

• Developed and taught undergraduate and graduate courses in Intercultural Communication, Rhetoric, Media Studies, and Professional Communication, impacting over 800 students.

• Mentored 20+ graduate students on thesis development and research methodologies, with 90% successfully completing their programs within the expected timeframe.

• Designed and implemented a new module on Digital Storytelling for the Communications program, increasing student enrollment in related courses by 25% over two years.

• Chaired the departmental curriculum review committee, leading the revision of three core communication courses to align with contemporary industry standards.

Lecturer, Department of Communication Studies, York University -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2014 – Aug 2019

• Delivered engaging lectures and facilitated seminars for large classes (up to 150 students) on topics including Public Speaking, Communication Theory, and Organizational Communication.

• Developed comprehensive course materials, including syllabi, assignments, and assessment rubrics, resulting in consistently high student evaluation scores (average 4.5/5.0).

• Provided academic advising and career guidance to over 100 undergraduate students annually, assisting in course selection and professional development.

• Contributed to the department's research initiatives, co-authoring two peer-reviewed articles on communication pedagogy.

Teaching Assistant, Faculty of Information, University of Toronto -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2012 – Aug 2014

• Assisted faculty in grading assignments, leading weekly tutorials, and providing one-on-one student support for courses in Communication, Culture, and Information Technology.

• Conducted workshops on academic writing and presentation skills, improving student performance on major assignments by an average of 15%.

• Managed course communication platforms and fostered a supportive learning environment for diverse student cohorts.

Education

University of Toronto, Ph.D. in Communication and Culture -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2010 – Aug 2014

McGill University, M.A. in Communication Studies -- Montreal, Canada

Sept 2008 – Aug 2010

University of British Columbia, B.A. (Honours) in English Literature and Rhetoric -- Vancouver, Canada

Sept 2004 – Apr 2008

Skills

Pedagogical Expertise: Curriculum Development, Course Design, Experiential Learning, Assessment & Evaluation, Blended Learning, Online Instruction, Student Mentorship

Communication Theory & Practice: Intercultural Communication, Rhetorical Theory, Media Studies, Organizational Communication, Public Speaking, Academic Writing, Digital Storytelling, Persuasion

Technology & Tools: Learning Management Systems (Quercus, Brightspace), Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Presentation Software (PowerPoint, Keynote), Academic Research Databases

Research & Analysis: Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Data Interpretation, Critical Analysis, Literature Review, Academic Publishing