2400
Little Platte Rd. Smithville,
MO 64089 (816)532-4622 Current
Address 1716
Woodward #210 Austin,
TX 78741 (512)496-9509
Permanent Address
Heather A. Helm
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Education Southwest Texas State University
Currently
Pursuing Master of Arts in English Literature
Women’s Studies Minor
Expected
Date of Graduation: May 2003
Truman
State University, Kirksville, Missouri
B.
A. Speech Communication
English Minor, Women’s Studies Minor
Date
of Graduation: May 12, 2001
Academic Honors ¨
C. Jack Gravitt Scholarship 2001-2002
¨ Bright Flight Scholarship 1996-2001
¨ Robert Byrd Scholarship 1996-2000
¨ Truman State University President’s
Honorary Scholarship 1996-2000
¨
Undergraduate
Research
“What Gender Do You Do? Gender Construction Among
Truman State University
Undergraduate
Students.” 2000. Presented at 2001 Truman State University
Women’s Conference and 2001 Truman Undergraduate Research Symposium.
¨
“The
Simple Life: An Exploration of the
Mennonite Culture.” 1999. Nominated for
submission
to 2000 Truman Undergraduate Research Symposium.
¨
“Group Dynamics of Truman State
University’s Student Activities Board.” 1998.
Presented
at 1999 Truman Undergraduate Research Symposium. Displayed at 1999 Truman Experience Undergraduate Research
Showcase.
Teaching
Experience Department
of English, Southwest Texas State University; Sept. 2001-May. 2002
Instructional Assistant
¨ Assist in large lecture class of 220
students
¨ Assess term papers, tests, and
quizzes
¨ Deliver lectures; lead midterm and
final examination review sessions
¨ Create Blackboard site for courses
Individual
Events Squad, Truman State University; Sept. 1997-May 1999
Student Assistant Coach
¨ Created team practices
¨ Built team unity
¨
Increased
team size
¨
Trained
freshman team members
Work
Experience Harcourt Educational Measurement; June 2001-August 2001
Team Leader
¨ Supervised group of 5-7 employees in
assessment test scoring
¨ Monitored scoring accuracy for 25
employees through check score system
¨ Kept time sheet and scoring accuracy
reports for team
Kirksville
Aquatic Center, Kirksville, Missouri;
March 2000-present
Head Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
¨ Taught American Red Cross swim
lessons to adults and children
¨ Supervised lifeguards, concessions,
and admissions workers
¨ Maintained facility operation
¨ Ensured public safety
Deb
Shop, Gladstone, Missouri; May 1997-August 1997
Junior Assistant Manager
¨ Fostered employee unity
¨ Supervised sales associates
¨ Handled financial matters
Community
Service San
Marcos Public Library, San Marcos, Texas;
Oct.-Nov. 2001
¨
Led
Chicana Writers discussion group
¨
Devised
curriculum of representative Chicana writers and their work
Senior Games, Adair County, Missouri; 2000
¨ Oversaw swim meet
Pet
The Puppies Philanthropy, Kirksville, Missouri; 1996-1999
¨ Brought puppies and kittens to
campus
¨ Promoted proper animal care
American
Diabetes Association Walktoberfest Participant; 1997-1998
¨ Raised money for ADA
AIDS
Quilt Volunteer, Kirksville, Missouri; 1997
¨ Monitored public at quilt display
Undergraduate Campus Involvement
Forensics
Team, Truman State University
¨ Vice-President 1999-2000
¨ President 1997-1999
¨ Four-year Nationals qualifier,
three-year competitor at NFA Nationals
¨ Outstanding Freshman Competitor 1997
Pi
Kappa Delta, Truman State University
¨ Vice-President 1999-2000
¨ President 1997-1999
¨ Degree of Special Distinction
Alpha Phi International
Social Sorority
¨ New Member Philanthropy Chair
1996-1997
¨ Alumni Chair 1997-1998
¨ Historian 1997-1998
¨ Skit/Lip Sync Competition Member
Areas
of Interest Academic
Pursuits
¨ Gender and sexuality in literature
¨
Children’s
Literature
¨
The
beauty myth
Foreign
Language
¨ Four years high school instruction
in French
¨ Three semesters’ college instruction
in French
¨
Intermediate
French proficiency
References
available upon request