Timothy R. Day 2224 N. Salisbury St. West Lafayette, IN 47906 Mobile: (765) 337-1916 Email: [email protected]
Education
Ph.D. Transnational and Comparative History December 2019 Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI Early Modern/Modern Continental Europe, France/ British Isles Advisor: Dr. Doina P. Harsanyi
M.A. Joint Master of Arts in History December 2010 Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI
Erasmus University Rotterdam, the Netherlands Spring 2010
Université d’Angers, France Fall 2008
B.A. History May 2007 Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Minors: French, Political Science
University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN September 2003-May 2005
University Teaching Experience
Visiting Assistant Professor, Purdue University Fall 2020 Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts Program SCLA 101: Transformative Texts • Taught asynchronous, online courses to a global student body • Built and adapted online course material on Brightspace • Managed interactive assignments through online discussion boards • Taught on-campus courses during the Covid-19 pandemic • Taught Written Communication and Information Literacy requirements
Adjunct Faculty Instructor, Central Michigan University Spring 2018 Western Civilization: From 1700 to Present • Adapted and developed curricula, lectures, and course materials with a focus on satisfying Writing Intensive (WI) requirements • Assigned and graded writing coursework, map quizzes, essay examinations • Maintained office hours to help students with history subject matter, exam preparation, and written assignments • Offered extra credit for students to attend lectures on campus
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Central Michigan University Spring 2016 Western Civilization: From Ancient Times to 1700 • Coordinated all communications between professors and students and administered and graded all assignments and examinations • Oversaw multiple course sections which included lectures, discussion exercises, readings, and presentations • Maintained office hours to help students and directed special on-campus class sessions before examinations
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Central Michigan University Further Courses:
Western Civilization: From Ancient Times to 1700 Spring 2013 Medieval Civilization Fall 2012 The African Experience Spring 2012 Western Civilization: From 1700 to Present Spring 2011 Western Civilization: From Ancient Times to 1700 Fall 2010 Ancient Civilizations of the Near East Fall 2009 Western Civilization: From 1700 to Present Spring 2009 Western Civilization: From 1700 to Present Spring 2008
Research and Publications
Doctoral Dissertation Fall 2019 Central Michigan University’s Digital Collections Central Michigan University Scholarly and Creative Works • Confessional Pluralism and Civic Association in the Gallican and Anglican Churches, 1816-1829
Doctoral Research Grant: CMU Department of History Summer 2016 • Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois • Clements Library, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Archival Research: Archives Nationales, Paris, France Summer 2014
Research Assistant and Editor, Professor Doina Harsanyi Fall 2012 Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Doctoral Research Grant: CMU Department of History Summer 2012 CMU College of Graduate Studies • Archives Nationales, Paris, France • Evangelical Association, London, England • East Sussex County Records Office, Lewes, England • National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth, Wales
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Conferences and Presentations
International Graduate Historical Studies Conference April 2019 Central Michigan University Confessional Pluralism and Civic Association in the Gallican and Anglican Churches, 1816- 1830
International Graduate Historical Studies Conference March 2017 Central Michigan University An Introduction to Confessional Pluralism and Civic Organization in Great Britain, 1811-1832
Student and Creative Research Endeavors Exhibition April 2016 Central Michigan University Confessional Pluralism and Civic Organization in Britain, 1814-1832
International Graduate Historical Studies Conference April 2016 Central Michigan University The Bourbon Restoration
Midwest Graduate Research Symposium March 2012 The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH Pierre Esprit Radisson, the Native Americans, and the Early Modern Experience in North America
English as a Second Language Teaching Experience
Instructor, Advanced Conversation Class 2013-2015 English Language Program Morton Community Center, West Lafayette • Designed and taught ESL classes for international graduate students with concentrations on world civilizations and U.S. history • Created lessons on conceptual grammar and systematic pronunciation • Led special field trips to the state capital to integrate lessons on American civics
Private tutor and editor for Purdue international students 2013-2017 • Edited student writing material with a focus on correct grammar • Improved conversational fluency and confidence in students • Engaged in intensive cultural learning and exchange
Foreign Language Skills and Travel Experience
French • Advanced level in spoken and written French • Translated historical French primary source for dissertation chapter
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• Successfully completed history and French language courses at the Université d’Angers in France • Visited or studied in France in 2005, 2008, 2010, 2012, and 2014
Latin • Successfully completed two semesters of introductory Latin courses • Pursued continuing Latin reading groups at Central Michigan under Professor Gregory Smith and Professor Paul Schulten, and at Purdue under Professor Michael R. Johnston • Successfully passed Latin written translation exam • Developed basic writing skills and reading knowledge of Latin
Travel • Continental United States • South America: Argentina, Ecuador • Europe: Austria, Belgium, England, France, Greece, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Switzerland, Wales; Turkey
Academic Achievements and Fellowships
Semester Fellowship - Central Michigan University Fall 2011 Semester Fellowship - Central Michigan University Fall 2007 Graduate Dean’s List - Purdue University Spring 2007 Certificate of Achievement in History - Purdue University Spring 2007 Semester Honors and Dean’s List - Purdue University Fall 2006 Semester Honors and Dean’s List - Purdue University Spring 2006 Semester Honors and Dean’s List - University of Southern Indiana Spring 2005 Semester Honors and Dean’s List - University of Southern Indiana Fall 2004
Extracurricular Activities
Graduate Student Union, Member, Central Michigan University Campus Fellowship, Faith Lutheran Church, Mount Pleasant, MI Edison Research, Exit Pollster, Mount Pleasant, MI Nouveau Inc., Associate and Investor Lafayette Urban Ministry, Lafayette, IN Habitat for Humanity, Lafayette, IN Purdue Graduate InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, West Lafayette, IN Purdue Debate Club, Purdue University Purdue History Organization, Purdue University International Club, University of Southern Indiana
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