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PAUL BARVINCAK
REACH Graduate Student Assistant
About Me
Hi! My name is Paul Barvincak and I am currently a Graduate Student Assistant at Resources of Academic Achievement (REACH) at the University of Louisville. For the past 3 1/2 years I have been passionate about helping students succeed academically in higher education by developing independent thinking skills and building confidence. After the completion of my Masters degree in Higher Education Administration, I hope to start a career that allows me to help develop students holistically during their time in college. In my free time, you can catch me writing and podcasting about soccer at Cincinnati Soccer Talk- A website devoted to Major League Soccer Team FC Cincinnati.
Work Experience
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE RESOURCES FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT (REACH)
(JANUARY 2019 - PRESENT)
Graduate Assistant- Computer Resource Center (CRC) & Learning Resource Center (LRC)
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Training and project development for tutors in the CRC & LRC
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Evaluate tutors’ effectiveness of organizational skills & tutoring pedagogy methods
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Analyze quantitative data for REACH centers
(JANUARY 2017 - DECEMBER 2018)
Small Group Master Tutor
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Facilitated active, self-regulated learning in tutoring sessions
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Performed tutor observations and provide constructive feedback
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Promoted expansion of critical thinking skills to help students develop a growth mindset
(MARCH 2017 - AUGUST 2019)
Merchandising/Game Night Intern - Louisville Bats Baseball
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Redesigned team store training methods for new employees
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Generated over $1000 in daily transactions in ticket office
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Interacted with and assisted clientele in 30 luxury suites
(APRIL 2016 - AUGUST 2016)
Stadium Operations/Corporate Sales Intern -Florence Freedom Professional Baseball
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Managed over 100 corporate season ticket accounts
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Sold variety of group ticket packages
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Oversaw biweekly 8 team youth baseball tournaments
Education
December 2020
University of Louisville
Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration
December 2018
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Science in Sport Administration Minor in Marketing
Skills
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2 ½ years of Leadership experience in academic learning center environments
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College of Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) level III certification
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to foster independent thinking in group and individual settings
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Capability to coordinate and promote events utilizing social media platforms
Leadership Positions
(JANUARY 2020 - PRESENT)
Graduate Assistant (GA) Leader
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Created training and development activities for new GAs
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Assisted CRC Director with interviewing and hiring new undergraduate/graduate tutors
(JANUARY 2018 - DECEMBER 2018)
REACH Master Tutor: Learning & Computer Resource Centers
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Led & assisted groups of tutors & students in daily work activities
Awards
(2018)
Joseph R. Trabue Award
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Award for Constructive Leadership in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Louisville
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