Rahny Day
Bachelors (BA), Humanities & Music Minor
Arkansas State University, Continued
Fairview, United States
Who am I?
Thinking On My Feet: I draw from my wealth of experience in the Arts to show my students how your passions can cross over into other disciplines. Scenario: My student had a BS in Computer Science, absorbed information like a sponge and had a real penchant for anything about psychology. He was getting frustrated with a grammar lesson. At this point, I just started singing and acting out the text for a bit of comic relief! I used that forward momentum to open up a discussion on how the psychology of aesthetics and art can help to foster creative skills that can successfully translate to oth...
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What interests me?I love 19th-century opera, anime, wildberry pop tarts, all online streaming and apple juice.
Bachelors (BA), Humanities & Music Minor
Arkansas State University
United States
2008 - 2016
Online English Instructor
NewCastle Language System
(200 hours- I embrace students as a resource for understanding and defining their needs through a conversational approach for business, academic and social settings to address cultural nuances. I implore role-play and other authentic texts to bring relevancy to the target language.
2019 - Present (5 years)
Online English Instructor
Bright Learning Co.
(1,300+ hours- I integrate educational technology and curriculum design to create immersive lessons that open up a dialogue with my students. We laugh, cry and tackle the frustrating nature of the English language one comma at a time. I also instruct IELTS, PTE and TOEFL exam prep sessions for professional development.
2018 - Present (6 years)
Online English Consultant
ITutor Group
( 1,200 hours- I achieved a 9.65 average rating for the year by investing in my students and upholding a stable teaching presence in private and group sessions. I promoted cultural exchange to help ease tensions and find common ground.
2017 - Present (7 years)
Undergraduate Assistant
K-State University
A creative immersion with Drama and Music Therapists to address the needs of adults and children with developmental disabilities. I instructed 2 themed lessons and group discussions to illustrate the integration of artistic expression in clinical settings.
2016 - Present (8 years)
RA/Acting Senior RA
Flint Hills Job Corps
I modeled and mentored over 100 students by upholding their case notes on academic and personal successes. This also included seeking out advanced training careers. We also worked together to navigate dorm life and foster better communication amongst their peers.
2012 - 2014 (2 years)
Nurse & Home Health Aide
RCIL
I established holistic care to support the emotional, physical and psychological needs of patients. I learned how to prioritize and assess the urgency of patient needs with diligent charting, monitoring, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
2010 - 2019 (9 years)
Marching/Music Clinician
Kansas State University
I collaborated with 43 high school bands in the largest marching festival in Kansas. As a band ambassador, I championed student union by applauding musicality and conducting tours of campus for the Future Music Educators initiative.
2009 - 2013 (4 years)
