Matthew J. Powers

14812 Avery Ranch Blvd. #71Cell: 817-975-1037

Austin, TX

Research professional with highly competitive education credentials. Experience in information analysis and presentation, in both written and oral forms. Extensive background in education and training in a variety of fields. Proven success in developing and delivering long-term projects.

Qualities and Strengths

College-Level EducatorResearch and Information GatheringProblem-SolverInformation Analysis

Adapting and ImprovingInformation and Skill AcquisitionProject PlanningWritten Communication

Articulate CommunicatorInnovative ThinkerDecision MakingSelf-Starter

Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) All requirements except dissertation completed2005-Present

University of Texas Austin, TX

Master of Arts (M.A.) Division of Social Sciences 2004

University of Chicago Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Department of History and Social Sciences 2002

Reed College Portland, OR

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

  • Initiated numerous large independent research projects on original topics, many of which exceeded 30 pages in length
  • Produced substantial theses investigating new topics entitled The Cult of Gustavus Adolphus and English Public Opinion and Foreign Policy
  • Relocated to Germany for several months to further research goals
  • Delivered presentations with audio and visual aspects, both individually and in collaboration with others
  • Prepared and defended a research proposal to study an overlooked aspect relating to an important historical topic and successfully completed the project on time
  • Presented research findings at the Western Conference on British Studies in September, 2008
  • Published reviews of books in my field of study for the journal British Scholar, online and in a forthcoming edition
  • Worked in various positions to support and further my education

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

University of Texas – Austin, TX January, 2006 – May, 2009

Teaching Assistant

  • Acted as counsel on academic and professional matters to undergraduate and graduate students
  • Collected and organized information relevant to the class and student performance
  • Developed and graded examinations and other assignments, as well as curriculum and readings for numerous classes
  • Planned and led discussion sections to assist the students in understanding material from class, and to allow them to more clearly and confidently express their ideas
  • Developed and presented original lectures to classes on topics such as The English Reformation and Transatlantic Puritanism
  • Established a reading group to facilitate a better exchange of ideas and information among various disciplines within the department
  • Active Member of the Graduate Student Assembly

Technology Skills

  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Windows operating system
  • Proficient in the academic software Endnote and Zotero
  • Extensive internet research experience, including Worldcat, Jstor, and Early English Books Online