Brooke McCaw

As a Casual Academic for LATIN 201/301 at the University of Auckland I:

• Graded and provided targeted feedback on Latin assignments in a variety of formats including spoken Latin, creative pieces in Latin, and written (English) analytical assignments.
• Implemented a prepared lesson plan in an established classroom based on my Honours dissertation.

As a graduate teaching assistant for the 2024 ANCIENT 110 course at the University of Auckland, I taught skills and content based tutorials for four classes of 20 students.

This position involved:

• Grading assignments according to the University of Auckland standards and providing students with unique and detailed feedback to refine their argumentation and writing skills.
• Fostering an inclusive learning environment that allowed students to share their concerns or academic struggles.
• Documenting attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.
• Collaborating with fellow graduate teaching assistants to provide uniform feedback and support for students, leading to improved academic outcomes and a positive work environment.
• Mentoring students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
• Managing a classroom of diverse learners and implementing differentiated instruction strategies to meet individual student needs.
• Assisting in the development of course materials to aid students with essay writing, public speaking, and exam based skills
• Promoting digital literacy among students, incorporating technology-based tools like ai in teaching.

During the summer of 2022 - 2023, I worked as a summer research assistant in the University of Auckland Summer Research Program for Dr Maxine Lewis. As a summer research assistant I:

• Presented research findings to an established scholar, effectively conveying and distilling complex concepts into short and simple summaries.
• Collated a wider variety of literary data into a database for later research.
• Read and verified literary data before entering into database to enhance research quality and accuracy.
• Searched through a variety of document forms, webpages, and literary and scholarly publications

During my time as a research assistant for Toha Foundry Limited, I researched and liaised with grassroots environmental groups within Aotearoa and created a database for the group to use to build support within the environmental community. This research involved:

• Streamlining research processes by organizing and maintaining a comprehensive database of field data.
• Participating in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
• Maintaining open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.

At MOVAC Limited I completed a variety of ad hoc tasks effectively and quickly. My work as an junior assistant involved:

• Working closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
• Safeguarding sensitive information through proper documentation handling, data entry, and record maintenance procedures.
• Demonstrating adaptability by quickly mastering new software applications (like Xero or BNZ Business Banking services) for various tasks.
• Improving data management by creating comprehensive databases for easier access to critical information.