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Gillian "Gus" Andrews
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Everything Writing Editing Video and TV Games and Virtual Worlds Database Development Websites/Digital Primary/Secondary Education Higher Education Instructional Design Research Serendipity |
Graduate Assistant, AfterEd.tv (Feb 2008 – present) |
Wrote and researched news, investigative, and entertainment pieces for online video channel on education; contributed to blog. Developed media literacy videos for an online curriculum supplement to Spike Lee's documentary When The Levees Broke. Directed, edited, and produced videos using Final Cut Pro and Motion. Wrote sight gags for puppet shows. |
Research Consultant, PeerView Press (Jan 2008) |
Reviewed online instructional system for medical education; recommended improvements based on research in multimedia, cognition, and case-based education. |
Research Consultant, Linden Lab (Jun – Sept 2007) |
Developed best practices for creating tutorials in Second
Life. Developed a new user orientation. Ran data on new user retention. Set up observation lab and conducted user research using Morae. Routinely attended business meetings dressed as a tiny moose in a 1920s flapper outfit. |
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Destineer Studios (Aug – Oct 2006) |
Designed Nintendo DS game for a 'tween girl/casual gaming audience. | |
Research Consultant, McGraw Hill Higher Education (May 2004 – Aug 2005) |
Managed nationwide video production for interactive CD
ROM; established video quality standards. QA testing on CD ROM. Ran study assessing effectiveness of CD ROM interface, content. Developed tests to accompany higher ed textbooks. Researched textbook market of credentialing programs for teachers. |
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Production Intern, Sesame Workshop (Fall 2004) |
On set during the 35th season of Sesame Street.
Firsthand view of meetings where researchers, directors, and creatives decided on production values for scripts. Familiarized self with the legendary formative/summative research shaping the show. Assisted with child talent. Brought Kevin Clash (the guy who plays Elmo) socks when he had to wear Big Bird's feet for a day; set up guest suite for astronaut Buzz Aldrin. |
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Research Assistant, CTELL Project at Teachers College, Columbia University (Sept 2003 – Sept 2004) |
Developed digital database tool for live data collection in classrooms. Researched effects of technology and real-life problem scenarios on teacher education. Responsible for managing and tracking information from study participants. |
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Researcher/Proofreader, Fission Communications (Feb – Dec 2003) |
Proofread medical posters to AMA style. Developed report on data gathered from market research on doctors prescribing sleep aids. |
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Editorial Assistant, Caltech Division of Engineering & Applied Sciences (Dec 2002 – Jan 2003) |
Edited, corrected layout of alumni journal. Managed institutional webpages. Fielded email to professors from crazy people who were convinced they had solved time travel problems, etc. |
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Editorial Assistant, Independent Press Association (Sept 2001 – Oct 2002) |
Edited, researched, and oversaw production of directory/database of NYC ethnic press (277 outlets). Copy/gut edited articles for weekly web digest of local ethnic press. Worked with web developer to overhaul organization's website. Managed member press clubs and trainings. Responsible for finding news outlets at newsstands all over New York City, including Uzbeki Sephardic newspaper and Russian funeral magazine. |
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Counselor, University of Virginia Young Writers’ Workshop (June – July 2001) |
Managed website update team. Developed writing and media literacy curricula for high-school students. Responsible for a cabinful of teenage girls in non-instructional setting; TA in nonfiction writing seminar. Resident accordionist. |
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AmeriCorps*VISTA Volunteer, WHEDCO (Mar 2000 – June 2001) |
Developed, wrote, and edited bilingual monthly nutrition newsletter, working with a Spanish translator. Researched employment, health care, education issues for director of development. Developed curricula for adult education programs. Developed curricula; led afterschool homework help, cooking class, writing workshops for third and sixth graders. |
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Research Assistant, Media Education Foundation (Nov 1998 – July 1999) |
Researched media ownership for an educational resource website. | |
American Society of Magazine Editors Intern, Sunset Magazine (summer 1998) |
Wrote travel articles. Extensive research for features; proofread and checked facts; maintained style guide for cooking terms. Developed and maintained database. Unofficial cookie recipe tester. |
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Intern, Southern California Earthquake Center (summer 1997) |
Edited/rewrote scientists' writing on earthquakes to be readable by a popular audience; layout of one-off magazine. | |
Editorial Assistant, The Pakn Treger (spring 1997) |
Proofread; developed lists of distribution outlets, potential columnists. | |
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Intern, Daily Hampshire Gazette (January 1997) |
Wrote/researched articles for weekly magazine and daily paper. |