Drexel University
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Dedicated English academic with eight years of experience in teaching, research and curriculum development, specializing in modern and classical English literature, linguistics and pedagogy. Published five peer-reviewed articles and led three interdisciplinary research projects, boosting departmental publications by 25%. Successfully mentored over 15 students to achieve publication in reputable journals. Skilled at integrating innovative technologies into traditional learning environments to enhance student engagement and comprehension.
Work History
Academic Professor of English
5 Years 1 Month- Design and teach six advanced courses on English literature and linguistics, achieving an average student satisfaction rating of 94%.
- Spearhead a department-wide review of syllabi, incorporating diversity-focused texts, increasing student enrollment in English courses by 30%.
- Secure funds including a $50,000 in grant funding for a research project on 19th-century literature, culminating in two high-impact publications.
Assistant Professor of English
1 Year 10 Months- Published three peer-reviewed articles on contemporary linguistics, increasing departmental publication rate by 15%.
- Mentored 10 graduate students, four of whom secured tenure-track academic positions.
- Implemented innovative hybrid teaching methods, resulting in a 20% improvement in undergraduate student comprehension and performance.
Lecturer in English
2 Years 11 Months- Taught six undergraduate courses in modern and classical English literature, achieving a course completion rate of 98%.
- Served on the editorial board of the university’s literary journal, increasing submission quality by 40%.
- Organized five academic workshops on interdisciplinary approaches to literature, attended by over 200 participants.
Education
Ph.D. - English
- GPA: 3.95/4.00
- Honors: Summa cum laude, Dissertation Award for Excellence in Research
- Relevant Coursework: Modernist Literature, Advanced Linguistics, Comparative Literature, Feminist Literary Theory
- Extracurriculars: Editor-in-Chief of the English Department Review, Member of the Debate Club
MEd. - Secondary Education
- GPA: 3.8/4.00
- Honors: Magna cum laude
- Specialization: English
B.A. - English
- GPA: 3.8/4.00
- Honors: Magna cum laude, Dean’s List, Outstanding Undergraduate Thesis Award
- Relevant Coursework: Shakespearean Studies, Narrative Theory, Historical Linguistics
- Extracurriculars: President of the Literary Society, Volunteer Tutor for Writing Center
Skills
Advanced literary analysis
Curriculum development
Academic writing and editing
Learning Management Systems
Data analysis tools for linguistic research
Digital humanities tools
Effective communication
Leadership and mentorship
Certification
- Advanced Academic Writing Certification
- Certification in Digital Humanities
- Linguistics Research Methods Certificate
- Certified Advanced Placement (AP) English Literature and Composition Instructor
Research Experience
Research Lead: "Exploring Gothic Subversion in Contemporary British Literature" - (2023 - Current)
- Conducted an in-depth analysis of fear and identity themes in modern Gothic novels, examining the cultural and psychological factors influencing literary subversion.
Researcher: "Modernist Poetry and Linguistic Experimentation" - (2021-2023)
- Investigated the intersection of linguistics and literary form in early 20th-century Modernist poetry.
Research Associate: "Post-Colonial Narrative Techniques" (2018-2019)
- Analyzed narrative structures and strategies in post-colonial texts.
Research Project Assistant: "Digital Humanities in Literary Analysis" (2017-2019)
- Utilized computational tools to examine thematic patterns in Shakespearean plays, integrating digital archives and text-mining methodologies.
Research Associate: "Identity and Poetic Voice in 21st-Century Poetry" (2016-2017)
- Explored the role of identity politics in contemporary poetry.
Publications
- Soto, Ivan. "Revisiting the Gothic: Exploring Themes of Fear and Subversion in Contemporary British Literature." Journal of Contemporary Literature, vol. 23, no. 1, 2024, pp. 45-62.
- Soto, Ivan. "Linguistic Patterns in Modernist Poetry." Contemporary Linguistics Review, 2023.
- Soto, Ivan. "Narrative Techniques in Post-Colonial Texts." Literature Today, 2022.
- Soto, Ivan. "Beyond the Page: Digital Humanities and the Future of Literary Studies." Digital Humanities Quarterly, vol. 12, no. 3, 2021, pp. 78-94.
- Soto, Ivan. "The Role of Identity in 21st-Century Poetry." Modern English Quarterly, 2019.
- Soto, Ivan. "Reimaging Shakespeare's Villains: A Psychoanalytic Approach." Shakespeare Studies, vol. 40, no. 4, 2018, pp. 511-29.
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
- Modern Language Association (MLA)
- Linguistic Society of America (LSA)
- American Comparative Literature Association (ACLA)
- The American Literature Association
Relevant Skills
- Skilled in conducting in-depth research, synthesizing findings and publishing peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals.
- Proficient in using tools such as NVivo, Voyant and MALLET for text analysis, data visualization and thematic mapping in literary research.
- Skilled in integrating learning management systems (LMS) like Canvas and Blackboard, as well as multimedia tools, to create interactive and engaging coursework.
- Experienced in using LaTeX, Scrivener, and citation management tools such as Zotero and EndNote for efficient academic writing and research organization.
Timeline
Academic Professor of English
Drexel University
08.2021 - CurrentRead More
Assistant Professor of English
Temple University
09.2019 - 07.2021Read More
Lecturer in English
Temple University
08.2016 - 07.2019Read More
Temple University
Ph.D. from English
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Temple University
MEd. from Secondary Education
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Temple University
B.A. from English
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