PhD Candidate at University of Chicago
Paris Area, France
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- Assistanship in Learning Technologies Fellow at University of Chicago
- PhD Candidate (Dept. of English Lang. & Lit.) at University of Chicago
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- Desktop Computer Support Technician (Soc. Sci. Computing) at University of Chicago
- Systems Administrator (College IT) at University of Chicago
- Macintosh Administrator at Networking Services and Information Technologies - Instructional Technology (Univ. of Chicago)
- Managing Editor at The Chicago Maroon (Univ. of Chicago)
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- University of Chicago
- University of Chicago
- Phillips Academy
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Moacir P. de Sá Pereira’s Experience
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Assistanship in Learning Technologies Fellow
University of Chicago
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
September 2009 — Present (3 months)
Developing collaborative and problem-solving strategies while supporting faculty at the University of Chicago Center in Paris in their research and teaching efforts.
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PhD Candidate (Dept. of English Lang. & Lit.)
University of Chicago
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
September 2003 — Present (6 years 3 months)
Pursuing a PhD in English Language and Literature. Dissertation to be on groups and belonging in early 20th century American novels.
Interests: 20th century American literature and 20th century novels, African-American literature, Latina/o literature, American communist literature, nationalism and ethnicity in literature, human geography, community and belonging, and queer theory.
Teaching experience in Shakespeare, 20th C US and UK novel, Latina/o literature of the US, gender studies, nationalism, and sexuality. -
Desktop Computer Support Technician (Soc. Sci. Computing)
University of Chicago
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
August 2003 — June 2009 (5 years 11 months)
Work with another person to maintain desktop support to 250 faculty and staff in the Departments of Economics, History, and Sociology, as well as the Committee on Social Thought. Tasks include: helping people both over the telephone and in person with various support problems; installing and preparing new computers and peripherals; and helping users acclimate to a multi-platform environment.
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Systems Administrator (College IT)
University of Chicago
(Educational Institution; 5001-10,000 employees; Higher Education industry)
July 1998 — June 2003 (5 years )
Worked with a small team to maintain desktop support to almost 200 faculty, staff, and student employees in the College. Tasks were similar to Desktop Support Technician position, but additionally included helping maintain between three and five servers (of at least three different operating systems) which served databases, web pages, and provided basic email services to a variety of users. The position also involved maintaining and rebuilding the College Virtual Mailroom, a web-based application which broadcasts email messages to specific populations of the College.
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Macintosh Administrator
Networking Services and Information Technologies - Instructional Technology (Univ. of Chicago)
(Educational Institution; 5001-10,000 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
June 1997 — June 1998 (1 year 1 month)
Primary administrator of 80 Macintosh computers in three main computing sites on campus with integrated networking and printing resources with Windows NT and Irix platforms. Tasks included: Implementing a new central security and maintenance system for the sites; installing new hardware; training new Computer Assistants for help desk work; and initializing and configuring a server upgrade. Also assisted administrators of both NT and UNIX platforms with solving problems and testing new solutions, and assisted in decisions regarding the future of the site.
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Managing Editor
The Chicago Maroon (Univ. of Chicago)
(Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Newspapers industry)
March 1997 — January 1998 (11 months)
Oversaw the production and printing of a semi-weekly student newspaper (circulation: 11,500). Tasks included computer maintenance; technical support with desktop publishing and graphical programs; designing a world-wide web presence (http://www.chicagomaroon.com); hiring and training new production assistants; and assisting the Editor in Chief with administrative decisions.
Moacir P. de Sá Pereira’s Education
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University of Chicago
PhD , English Language and Literature , 2003 — 2010 (expected)
- Activities and Societies:
- American Cultures Workshop
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University of Chicago
AB , English Language and Literature , 1994 — 2004
- Activities and Societies:
- Maroon, Scavhunt, WHPK
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Phillips Academy
1991 — 1994
- Activities and Societies:
- Phillipian, Jazz Band, WPAA
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