Brian Key

Teaching Assistant at Northwestern University
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Limited working proficiency
  • Japanese Elementary proficiency
  • German Elementary proficiency

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Experience

  • Northwestern University
    • Evanston, Illinois, United States
    • Teaching Assistant
      • Sep 2020 - Present

      • Per quarter, led up to three discussion sections of up to twenty students each • Initiated and facilitated dialogues concerning sensitive topics in both sections and discussion boards • Graded hundreds of tests and essays while providing thorough feedback and adhering to strict deadlines • Assigned supplemental readings as necessary • Classes taught: Political Science 240: Introduction to International Relations (Fall 2020); Journalism 353/International Studies 390: Dilemmas of… Show more • Per quarter, led up to three discussion sections of up to twenty students each • Initiated and facilitated dialogues concerning sensitive topics in both sections and discussion boards • Graded hundreds of tests and essays while providing thorough feedback and adhering to strict deadlines • Assigned supplemental readings as necessary • Classes taught: Political Science 240: Introduction to International Relations (Fall 2020); Journalism 353/International Studies 390: Dilemmas of American Power (Winter 2021 & Winter 2022) Show less • Per quarter, led up to three discussion sections of up to twenty students each • Initiated and facilitated dialogues concerning sensitive topics in both sections and discussion boards • Graded hundreds of tests and essays while providing thorough feedback and adhering to strict deadlines • Assigned supplemental readings as necessary • Classes taught: Political Science 240: Introduction to International Relations (Fall 2020); Journalism 353/International Studies 390: Dilemmas of… Show more • Per quarter, led up to three discussion sections of up to twenty students each • Initiated and facilitated dialogues concerning sensitive topics in both sections and discussion boards • Graded hundreds of tests and essays while providing thorough feedback and adhering to strict deadlines • Assigned supplemental readings as necessary • Classes taught: Political Science 240: Introduction to International Relations (Fall 2020); Journalism 353/International Studies 390: Dilemmas of American Power (Winter 2021 & Winter 2022) Show less

    • Educational Consultant
      • Aug 2021 - Present

      • Aided high-school seniors with brainstorming for and refining their college-application essays, as well as preparing for their college-application interviews • Aided high-school seniors with brainstorming for and refining their college-application essays, as well as preparing for their college-application interviews

  • Mike Levin for Congress
    • San Clemente, California, United States
    • Assistant Canvassing Director
      • Jul 2018 - Sep 2019

      • Knocked on thousands of doors, and made thousands of calls, to introduce the candidate to prospective voters, gauge levels of support, and mobilize both voters and volunteers • Registered hundreds of supporters to vote by mail, and registered dozens of new voters • Trained dozens of high-school and college interns to canvass and phonebank • Widely recognized as the campaign’s most successful canvasser • Knocked on thousands of doors, and made thousands of calls, to introduce the candidate to prospective voters, gauge levels of support, and mobilize both voters and volunteers • Registered hundreds of supporters to vote by mail, and registered dozens of new voters • Trained dozens of high-school and college interns to canvass and phonebank • Widely recognized as the campaign’s most successful canvasser

  • Elite Educational Institute & Masterprep Academy
    • Irvine, California, United States
    • English and History Instructor
      • Jun 2016 - Sep 2019

      • Led dozens of classes of up to twenty students, and conducted myriad one-on-one tutoring sessions • Helped devise and assign both coursework and homework • Graded hundreds of essays as per test makers’ rubrics • Penned candid yet tactful progress reports, and interfaced with parents as necessary • Aided high-school juniors and seniors with brainstorming for and refining their college-application essays • Sample of subjects taught: SAT Reading, Writing, and Essay; ACT Reading… Show more • Led dozens of classes of up to twenty students, and conducted myriad one-on-one tutoring sessions • Helped devise and assign both coursework and homework • Graded hundreds of essays as per test makers’ rubrics • Penned candid yet tactful progress reports, and interfaced with parents as necessary • Aided high-school juniors and seniors with brainstorming for and refining their college-application essays • Sample of subjects taught: SAT Reading, Writing, and Essay; ACT Reading, English, and Writing; AP World History; AP U.S. History; AP U.S. Government; English Grammar Show less • Led dozens of classes of up to twenty students, and conducted myriad one-on-one tutoring sessions • Helped devise and assign both coursework and homework • Graded hundreds of essays as per test makers’ rubrics • Penned candid yet tactful progress reports, and interfaced with parents as necessary • Aided high-school juniors and seniors with brainstorming for and refining their college-application essays • Sample of subjects taught: SAT Reading, Writing, and Essay; ACT Reading… Show more • Led dozens of classes of up to twenty students, and conducted myriad one-on-one tutoring sessions • Helped devise and assign both coursework and homework • Graded hundreds of essays as per test makers’ rubrics • Penned candid yet tactful progress reports, and interfaced with parents as necessary • Aided high-school juniors and seniors with brainstorming for and refining their college-application essays • Sample of subjects taught: SAT Reading, Writing, and Essay; ACT Reading, English, and Writing; AP World History; AP U.S. History; AP U.S. Government; English Grammar Show less

    • United States
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Digital Projects Coordinator
      • Feb 2016 - Sep 2016

      • Coordinated assignments and helped regulate the workflow of the digital marketing team • Updated product information on Metagenics’ website using basic HTML/CSS code

    • Accounting Clerk
      • Oct 2015 - Feb 2016

      • Scanned documents via KwikTag and entered accounting department data • Awarded “Associate of the Month” for January 2016

    • Research Assistant
      • Jan 2016 - Feb 2016

      • Formatted Dr. Wendy Lower’s writings per publisher guidelines, and proofread and revised her work for length and content • Acknowledged in the book, A Companion to Nazi Germany • Formatted Dr. Wendy Lower’s writings per publisher guidelines, and proofread and revised her work for length and content • Acknowledged in the book, A Companion to Nazi Germany

    • History Department Intern
      • May 2014 - Oct 2014

      • Edited and generated captions for the college’s Great War exhibit, digitized all exhibit artifacts, and facilitated and participated in exhibit events • Edited and generated captions for the college’s Great War exhibit, digitized all exhibit artifacts, and facilitated and participated in exhibit events

  • K&L Gates
    • Washington, DC
    • Lloyd Meeds Policy Fellow
      • Sep 2013 - Dec 2013

      • Completed myriad research projects, prepared summaries of congressional hearings, and composed daily newsletters for the Michigan Policy practice group • Completed myriad research projects, prepared summaries of congressional hearings, and composed daily newsletters for the Michigan Policy practice group

    • Intern
      • May 2013 - Aug 2013

      • Drafted responses to constituent inquiries, assisted with managing press conferences and office hours, and conducted research for press releases and editorials • Drafted responses to constituent inquiries, assisted with managing press conferences and office hours, and conducted research for press releases and editorials

    • Intern
      • May 2012 - Aug 2012

      • Created an historical database of all Foundation gifts from 1928-1993, helped design and lead test groups for a new scholarship website, and performed general office duties • Created an historical database of all Foundation gifts from 1928-1993, helped design and lead test groups for a new scholarship website, and performed general office duties

Education

  • Northwestern University
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Political Science and Government
    2019 -
  • Northwestern University
    Master of Science - MS, Statistics
    2022 -
  • University of Oxford
    Master’s Degree, British and European History, from 1500 to the Present
    2016 - 2017
  • Claremont McKenna College
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Government - History (Dual)
    2011 - 2015
  • Oshkosh West High School
    High School Diploma
    2007 - 2011

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