Experience

• Cornell University

  Graduate Community Advisor (GCA)

  Served as an advisor, provider and programmer with day-to-day operation of the residents in a 200-unit apartment complex. Disseminated information about university services and resources and initiate educational, cultural and recreational programming to foster resident’s academic and personal development.

• Cornell University

  Graduate Teaching Assistant (TA)

  Instructed courses periodically in the absence of the professor. Served as proctor for students and liaison between the professor and library staff to schedule and verify reserve course readings. Participated in the development of course examinations and created pertinent exam questions as instructed by professor. Attended weekly meetings with the professor to offer academic suggestions and review instructional plans for upcoming classes. Provided clerical and research support to faculty members to assist with their instructional and research responsibilities.

• Temple University

  University Instructor

  Instructed an array of undergraduate courses offered throughout the university. Developed and prepared the arrangement of instructional lesson plan materials and events for classes as needed. Developed and graded course examinations and maintained class electronic mailing and attendance lists for each college course. Participated in curriculum development as well as weekly instructional review meetings with departmental faculty. Prepared summary briefs of required and suggestive class readings. Instructed and assisted in the success and development of a diverse population of students in terms of age, cultural and educational background, ethnicity and primary language, through careful preparation of course materials. Utilized effective teaching strategies and research methodologies and offered formal and informal critical feedback for students on assignments, quizzes, examinations and class discussions.

• Westlake

  Curriculum Developer and Educator

  Responsible for writing the curriculum for and teaching multiple courses in African History to advance placement (AP), magnet, and on-level 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade high school students in addition to teaching courses in United States History.
  
  Develop syllabus and plan course instruction to ensure content and learning objectives meet departmental goals.
  
  Employ multifarious learning and teaching to accommodate the varied learning styles of students.
  
  Contrive, administer, grade and proctor examinations as well as End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess instructional effectiveness and student achievement of class objectives.
  
  Instrumental in substantially increasing U.S. History EOC exam scores in 2015 that culminated in the department being recognized as exceptional amongst South Fulton County high schools.
  
  Provide tutorial support and academic assistance to students as needed.
  
  Complete all end of semester responsibilities, including submission of final grades and other academic reports as required.
  
  Participate in orientations, parent-teacher conferences, faculty meetings, and county-mandated academic conferences.

• Morehouse College

  Adjunct Professor of Africana Studies

  Heru worked at Morehouse College as a Adjunct Professor of Africana Studies

• Independent Consultant

  Contractor

  Heru worked at Independent Consultant as a Contractor