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JEFFREY ALAN DAVID
1111 Fessenden St, NW Washington, DC 20016
(202) 555-4494
EDUCATION:
American University, Washington, DC
Master of Art in Literature, May 2012
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Bachelor of Arts in English, May 2009
THESIS: “A Clever Alliteration of Themes: A Focused Analysis of Specific Literary Themes in American
Realism”
This study discusses the social and racial implications of the campaign for American literary realism during
the late 19th century, examining works that range from the novels of John Doe to Mary Smith.
FELLOWSHIPS:
Benefactor Fellowship, 2008-12
American Humanities Center Fellowship, 2010-11
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Teaching Assistant, Department of Literature, American University, Fall 2011 and Spring 2012
“The Development of the Short Story”
• Collaborated with Professor A. Writter to create syllabus for new course offering
• Graded papers and read essays for class of 34 students
• Conducted lectures and advised students during office hours
Writing Tutor, The Writing Center, American University, September 2010-June 2012
• Guided students through the development of written works, including research papers across all
academic disciplines, as well as personal statements for graduate school applications
• Tutored 6-10 students per week
TEACHING INTERESTS:
Nineteenth- and twentieth-century American Prose Fiction
Nineteenth- and twentieth-century African-American literature
Literature of the American South
American Poetry, 1840-1930
Freshman Composition
PAPERS AND LECTURES:
“Random Literature Papers: Some Vital Connections,” The Department of American Studies, University of
Europa, City, Europe, May 2010