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Zach Kissinger is a seasoned educator with expertise in English Literature, Language Arts, and teaching. He has a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in English Literature from the University of California, Davis, and has taught various courses, including English composition, literature, and language arts. Zach has also worked as a tutor, academic director, and learning director, and has experience in event planning, public speaking, and social media. He is proficient in multiple languages, including Latin, Spanish, and English.

Credentials

  • Becoming a Manager Your Team Loves
    LinkedIn
    Mar, 2021
    - May, 2026
  • Dealing with Microaggression as an Employee
    LinkedIn
    Feb, 2021
    - May, 2026
  • Building a Coaching Culture: Improving Performance Through Timely Feedback
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2021
    - May, 2026
  • Communicating in the Language of Leadership
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2021
    - May, 2026
  • Having Difficult Conversations: A Guide for Managers
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2021
    - May, 2026
  • Leading Virtual Meetings
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2021
    - May, 2026
  • Unconscious Bias
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2021
    - May, 2026
  • Applying Analytics to Your Learning Program
    LinkedIn
    Dec, 2020
    - May, 2026
  • Visual Thinking Strategies
    LinkedIn
    Nov, 2020
    - May, 2026
  • Managing Virtual Teams
    LinkedIn
    Oct, 2020
    - May, 2026
  • Teaching Techniques: Creating Effective Learning Assessments
    LinkedIn
    Oct, 2020
    - May, 2026
  • Hiring an Employee for Managers
    LinkedIn
    Sep, 2020
    - May, 2026
  • Advocating for Change in Your Organization
    LinkedIn
    Aug, 2020
    - May, 2026
  • Leading at a Distance
    LinkedIn
    Aug, 2020
    - May, 2026
  • Humble Leadership: The Power of Relationships, Openness, and Trust (getAbstract Summary)
    LinkedIn
    Jul, 2020
    - May, 2026
  • Leading and Working in Teams
    LinkedIn
    Jul, 2020
    - May, 2026
  • Learn the Process of Effective Leadership
    LinkedIn
    Jul, 2020
    - May, 2026
  • Managing High Potentials
    LinkedIn
    Jul, 2020
    - May, 2026
  • The Art of Connection: 7 Relationship-Building Skills Every Leader Needs Now (getAbstract Summary)
    LinkedIn
    Jul, 2020
    - May, 2026

Experience

  • Higher Achievement
    • Baltimore, Maryland, United States
    • Learning Director
      • Sep 2023 - Present
      • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

    • United States
    • E-Learning Providers
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Associate Director
      • Jul 2019 - May 2023

      In my role as Associate Director, I helped manage the Language Arts program at AoPS Academy Bellevue, supervised part-time LA instructors, facilitated campus operations, sponsored local events, and met with prospective students and their families for admissions. I also taught a variety of LA courses for students ranging from grade 2 to 10.

    • Language Arts Teacher
      • Aug 2018 - Jul 2019

      As a part-time LA instructor, I taught after-school and weekend classes using AoPS curriculum. Courses and grade levels include: LA3, LA5, LA6, and the Advanced LA Seminar.

    • Language Arts Teacher
      • Aug 2018 - Aug 2019
      • Bellevue, WA

      As an ELA instructor for middle- and high-school students, I designed and taught curriculum for the following courses: High School LA, Academic Writing (Intermediate), and Middle School (Advanced) LA. I also tutored ELL students and taught test prep for SSAT, SAT, and ACT.

    • Adjunct Professor
      • Aug 2018 - Jun 2019
      • Auburn, WA

      As an adjunct professor, I taught English composition courses to a diverse group of community college students. Courses taught: ENGL& 101 (Intro. to Composition) and ENGL 126 (Research Writing in the Humanities).

  • UC Davis
    • Voorhies Hall
    • Associate Instructor
      • Aug 2014 - Jun 2018
      • Voorhies Hall

      As an Associate Instructor, I taught the following: UWP 1 - Expository Writing: A lecture/discussion course that covers composition, the essay, paragraph structure, diction, and related topics, with frequent writing assignments. ENL 3 - Intro. to Literature: Lecture/discussion that covers several works of English poetry, prose, and film, considering form, genre, content, and style. ENL 10C - Literatures in English III (1900-present): the final course in a three-part series designed to prepare students majoring in English for advanced work in upper-division literature courses.

  • UC Davis
    • Davis, CA
    • Teaching Assistant
      • Sep 2013 - Jun 2014
      • Davis, CA

      As a TA, I taught sections for the following courses:ENL 158B: The American Novel after 1900 ENL125: Topics in Irish Literature ENL110(A): Intro. to Literary Theory

  • Self-Employed
    • Greater San Diego Area
    • Academic Tutor
      • Aug 2011 - Aug 2013
      • Greater San Diego Area

      - Operated my own business as a tutor, catering to secondary and postsecondary school students- Designed weekly lesson plans for individual students- Corresponded actively with students’ teachers and parents - Maintained my own advertisement, billing, and bookkeeping

    • Teaching Assistant
      • Jan 2012 - Mar 2012
      • San Diego, CA

      - Education Studies Program, Practicum in Teaching - Tutored students and assisted 9th and 12th grade English teachers.- Initiated an extensive group project, guest lectured, and facilitated a student-composed anthology - Edited and graded essays and tests

  • ACT Telecom
    • La Jolla, CA
    • Customer Service Representative
      • May 2011 - Aug 2011
      • La Jolla, CA

      - Gained a practiced understanding of Omnis Software, handling Customer Service Requests - Planned through Microsoft Visio, assigning fiber cable routes for UCSD’s campus- Responded politely and informatively to customers via phone and email- Completed long-term projects that identified inventory, customers' information, and improved the Customer Service Department's productivity

  • The Formal Source, Inc.
    • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area
    • Clerk
      • 2006 - 2010
      • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

      I performed various essential office duties: managing billing and invoices, recording warehouse inventory,preparing and organizing studio space for photo shoots, and interacting virtually and personally with clients.

Education

  • 2013 - 2018
    University of California, Davis
    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), English Literature
  • 2013 - 2015
    University of California, Davis
    Master of Arts (M.A.), English
  • 2009 - 2012
    University of California San Diego
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Literature
  • 2005 - 2009
    University High School
    High School Diploma, 4.2

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