Brian Key
Teaching Assistant at Northwestern University- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Japanese Elementary proficiency
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German Elementary proficiency
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Experience
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Northwestern University
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Evanston, Illinois, United States
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Teaching Assistant
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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
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Educational Consultant
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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
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Mike Levin for Congress
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San Clemente, California, United States
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Assistant Canvassing Director
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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
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Elite Educational Institute & Masterprep Academy
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Irvine, California, United States
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English and History Instructor
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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
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Metagenics
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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Digital Projects Coordinator
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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
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Accounting Clerk
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Oct 2015 - Feb 2016
• Scanned documents via KwikTag and entered accounting department data • Awarded “Associate of the Month” for January 2016
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Claremont McKenna College
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Claremont, CA
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Research Assistant
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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
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Claremont McKenna College
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Claremont, CA
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History Department Intern
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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
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K&L Gates
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Washington, DC
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Lloyd Meeds Policy Fellow
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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
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Office of Representative Gordon Hintz
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Madison, WI
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Intern
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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
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OACF Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
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Oshkosh, WI
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Intern
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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
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Education
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Northwestern University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Political Science and Government -
Northwestern University
Master of Science - MS, Statistics -
University of Oxford
Master’s Degree, British and European History, from 1500 to the Present -
Claremont McKenna College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Government - History (Dual) -
Oshkosh West High School
High School Diploma