Michael Dusek

Adjunct Instructor at Minnesota State University, Mankato

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

About

I am a charismatic intellectual seeking a full-time position working with the English language. My background includes teaching composition and working with literature at the collegiate level. I excel in leadership, working as part of a team, and bringing energy to the things that I do.

Experience

  • Adjunct Instructor at Minnesota State University, Mankato
    Aug 2015 - Present · 11 yrs

    Full instructor responsibilities for teaching ENG 101: Introduction to Composition - Crafting lesson plans that work toward achieving course competencies - Developing course materials to correspond with lesson plans - Delivering lectures based on course materials - Grading student essays and measuring student progress - Keeping regular office hours to be able to address student concerns throughout the semester - Utilizing multimodal technologies to assist students - Responding to student work and offering feedback - Meeting one-on-one with students to address individual challenges and needs - Utilizing multimodal technologies to assist students

  • Minnesota State University, Mankato (Mankato, MN)
    • Teaching Assistant
      Aug 2013 - May 2015 · 1 yr 10 mos

      Full instructor responsibilities for teaching ENG 101: Introduction to Composition, and ENG 103/104: Stretch Composition - Creating lesson plans that work toward achieving course competencies - Crafting course materials to correspond with lesson plans - Delivering lectures based on course materials - Grading student essays and measuring student progress - Keeping regular office hours - Responding to student work and offering feedback - Being available to address student concerns throughout the semester - Meeting one-on-one with students to address individual challenges and needs - Utilizing multimodal technologies to assist students

    • TA Mentor
      Aug 2014 - Dec 2014 · 5 mos

      - Collaborating with colleagues to develop semester course plan for incoming Teaching Assistants based on course competencies - Developing course materials and lesson plans - Implementing course materials and prepared new Teaching Assistants to teach - Hosting weekly meetings to address issues and offer help - Assessing Teaching Assistants by observing them teach and providing feedback

  • Director Adult Day Program at Have A Heart, Inc.
    Aug 2012 - Jul 2013 · 1 yr

    - Planning daytime activities for developmentally disabled adults - Teach life skills and positive social interaction - Planning healthy meals for residents - Oversee community involvement of residents - Supervise 3-4 Adult Day Program Employees - Working with Social Workers to ensure resident funding - Working with Social Workers and Family of residents to craft goals and assess progress - Apply and secure grants to allow for expansion of Adult Day Program