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Nadra Hashim

@nadrahashim

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Permanent Auxiliary Teacher and international relations educator who mentors through research and editing.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can teach with purpose and mentor students, while supporting curriculum and academic quality through research-focused instruction and careful editing/peer review.

I am a Permanent Auxiliary Teacher for Jefferson Co. Public Schools (Social Studies Certified), and I bring a long teaching record that spans substitute teaching through university-level instruction. In every role, I focus on clear communication, strong classroom routines, and helping students connect course content to real-world decisions.

Earlier in my career, I served as a Visiting Assistant Dean and Visiting Associate Professor at OP Jindal Global University (School of International Affairs), where I taught Research Methods and the International Development Sector to graduate students in the Diplomacy, Law and Business Program. I also supported the JGU Curriculum Committee, helped with study abroad MOUs, and advised students on curriculum and study abroad pathways.

Alongside teaching, I contribute to scholarly and editorial work as a Shareholder, Author Mentor, and Peer Review Reader for Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems & Community Development at the Lyson Center for Civic Agriculture & Food Systems, Cornell Univ., editing manuscripts for grammar, style, and occasionally content. My background also includes faculty and instructor roles, development of a student retention protocol for DeVry, grading Cognitive Ability Tests/CATS for Measured Progress (now Cognia), and two years of copy editing work at the Miller Center for Public Affairs.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Author Mentor & Peer Review Reader

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Cornell University

Jan 2017 - Present (9 years 5 months)

Served as an author mentor and peer review reader for the Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems & Community Development at the Lyson Center for Civic Agriculture & Food Systems. Edited manuscripts for grammar, style, and occasionally content.

Peer Review Manuscript Editing Content Review Civic Agriculture & Food Systems

Substitute Teacher

Shelby County, Kentucky

Jan 2014 - Jan 2016 (2 years)

Worked as a substitute teacher for certified teaching assignments within Shelby County, Kentucky. Delivered lesson plans and supported day-to-day classroom instruction for varying classes and grade levels.

Substitute Teaching Classroom Management Student Engagement Student Assessment

Visiting Dean & Associate Prof

OP Jindal Global University

Jan 2011 - Jan 2012 (1 year)

Served as Visiting Assistant Dean and Visiting Associate Professor at OP Jindal Global University’s School of International Affairs. Taught research methods and international development to graduate students and supported curriculum processes and study abroad coordination.

Research Methods Instruction International Development Higher Education Teaching Study Abroad Coordination Student Advising Academic Administration

CATS Grader (Cognia)

Measured Progress

Jan 2007 - Jan 2011 (4 years)

Graded Cognitive Ability Tests (CATS) for Measured Progress (now Cognia). Completed scoring and related evaluation tasks for assessment administration.

Educational Assessment Cognitive Ability Test Grading Quality Control

College-Credit U.S. History Instructor

Oldham County High School

Jan 2009 - Jan 2010 (1 year)

Taught U.S. History for college credit as a university instructor at Oldham County High School. Delivered course instruction and supported students in a college-credit format.

U.S. History Instruction College Credit Curriculum Lesson planning Classroom Instruction Student Support

DeVry Faculty: Critical Thinking

DeVry University

Jan 2008 - Jan 2010 (2 years)

Taught critical thinking and comparative politics as a faculty member at DeVry University. Participated in institutional committees and created a student retention protocol as part of institutional research/presidential scholarship activities.

Critical Thinking Comparative Politics Teaching Institutional Research Higher Education Committees

Freelance Research & Writing

Jan 2002 - Jan 2007 (5 years)

Performed freelance research and writing leading to a book and other publications. Produced written work through research, drafting, and publication-ready editing.

Research And Analysis Academic Writing Writing Publication Support Editing Documentation

Permanent Auxiliary Teacher

Jefferson County Public Schools

Provided Social Studies instruction as a certified permanent auxiliary teacher for Jefferson County Public Schools. Supported classroom delivery aligned to social studies curriculum requirements.

Social Studies Lesson planning Classroom Management Student Assessment

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Virginia

Doctor of Philosophy, International Relations

Doctor of Philosophy in International Relations through the Woodrow Wilson Department of Government and Foreign Affairs at the University of Virginia.