Soren Mann
Summary
A young professional with experience in academic research, student-facing education, and international programs. Research across the humanities and qualitative social sciences has developed strong analytical skills, adaptability, and intellectual curiosity. Teaching English in Thailand provided experience advising 12th-grade students on college and scholarship pathways, collaborating across cultures, and working within international educational systems. Seeking to apply these skills in education- and mission-driven organizations focused on access, growth, and student development.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced English Teacher and Improntu Speech Coach
Nawamintharachinuthit Triamudomsuksanomklao School
Bangkok
10.2025 - 04.2026
- 6-month contract; selected and placed through CIEE (Council for International Educational Exchange).
- Design and teach an English curriculum aligned with the advanced English program standards for 10th and 12th grades.
- Develop reading, writing, speaking, and confidence through performance assessment and targeted feedback.
- Adapt for drastic variability in English ability within a given class.
- Collaborate across language barriers with Thai teachers, administrators, and parents.
- Maintain academic records.
Research Assistant
Dr. David Scheim, Independent Writer
Remote
06.2025 - 10.2025
- Supported the development of a forthcoming non-fiction, historical analysis of The Roman Empire and Christianity.
- Edited and refined manuscripts.
- Conducted research, fact-checking, and reference verification.
- Organized and managed the communication and logistics of the literary agent search.
Stacks and Circulation Assistant
Houghton Library, Harvard University
Cambridge
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted researchers in finding relevant materials.
- Worked to support day-to-day special collections functions.
- Followed and enforced the special collection items handling protocol.
Research Assistant
Next Level Lab, Harvard Graduate School of Education
Cambridge
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Explored the relationship between identity, work environment, and skills transfer for adult learners.
- Analyzed qualitative data in Atlas, and built surveys in Qualtrics.
- Assisted in preparing study materials that investigate how to optimize AI use for learning transfer in adult learners.
- Conducted literature reviews.
- Participated in writing published studies and publications.
Research Assistant
Hutchins Center for African & African American Research
Cambridge
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Supported the early stages of the book project, Blood Bible: An American History by Dr. Damaris Hill.
- Summarized sources and integrated feedback.
- Completed digital and physical archival research based on understanding what source materials best support the project.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History & Literature
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA05-2025
Visiting Student -
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, ScotlandSkills
- Strong adaptation to different cultural and workplace environments
- Supporting individual and community goals
- Data management
- Communication expertise across cultures and steep language barriers
- Assessment
- Writing skills
- Research analysis
- Academic advising
- Cross-cultural design
- Innovative solutions
- Project management
Timeline
Advanced English Teacher and Improntu Speech Coach
Nawamintharachinuthit Triamudomsuksanomklao School
10.2025 - 04.2026
Research Assistant
Dr. David Scheim, Independent Writer
06.2025 - 10.2025
Stacks and Circulation Assistant
Houghton Library, Harvard University
06.2024 - 05.2025
Research Assistant
Next Level Lab, Harvard Graduate School of Education
05.2024 - 05.2025
Research Assistant
Hutchins Center for African & African American Research
11.2023 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - History & Literature
Harvard University
Visiting Student -
University of Edinburgh