Koyena Biswas
Communications Scholar
Graduate Teaching Assistant at Saint Louis University
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 2023Graduate Teaching Assistant
Saint Louis UniversitySt. Louis, MO, USADeveloping 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 2021Communications Coordinator
Himalayan Institute of Alternatives, LadakhLehMonitored 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, Communication2021 - 2023Social 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 Media2019 - 2021News Writing & Reporting Creative Writing
Cultural Studies MediaTheories
Social Justice Communications
College Fest Mgmt/Events
Certifications
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Human Research: Group 2. Social /Behavioral Research Investigators and Key Personnel (Basic Course)
CITI Program
44635367
August 2021 - present
