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Koyena Biswas

Koyena Biswas

St. Louis, MO, USA

Communications Scholar

Graduate Teaching Assistant at Saint Louis University

Open to Remote
Open to Relocation
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Background

I believe that the best way to address social issues in the long run is to have better education for all.


Job experience

  • August 2021 - May 2023
    Graduate Teaching Assistant
    Saint Louis University
    St. Louis, MO, USA

    Developing course syllabus
    Determining grading structure and rubric
    Developing open educational resources for classes Adopting online learning platforms like Cengage and Macmillan
    Setting up a course: Creating assessments and activities, integrating course with Learning Management Systems like Blackboard and Canvas.
    Adopting textbook for course.

  • September 2019 - April 2021
    Communications Coordinator
    Himalayan Institute of Alternatives, Ladakh
    Leh

    Monitored the flow of internal and external communications, such as newsletters and pitch notes Social media management
    Event management
    Campaign planning, execution, and analysis
    Project management
    Led I Live Simply Movement: Conception to launch; a climate change campaign spearheaded by Sonam Wangchuk, India.


Education

  • Saint Louis University
    MA, Communication
    2021 - 2023
    Social Justice Communications
    Environmental Activism
    Addressing issues of homelessness through research and community action.
    Journalism and news media organizing Graduate Student Association Representative
    Teaching Assistant: Public Speaking & Community-based Inquiry
    Research & Academic Writing
  • Sophia College for Women
    Bachelors in Mass Media
    2019 - 2021
    News Writing & Reporting Creative Writing
    Cultural Studies MediaTheories
    Social Justice Communications
    College Fest Mgmt/Events

Certifications

  • Human Research: Group 2. Social /Behavioral Research Investigators and Key Personnel (Basic Course)
    CITI Program
    44635367
    August 2021 - present