Trevor Jeyaraj
Educational Professional and Interdisciplinary Scholar
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About
A versatile educational professional and interdisciplinary scholar with extensive experience in supporting and collaborating with C-suite academic administration, curriculum oversight, and community building. Career defined by a commitment to data-driven academic excellence, rigorous quality assurance, and the development of inclusive, student-centered learning environments. Previously co-led high-impact research initiatives and managed complex academic programs at Virginia Tech, developing strong capabilities in strategic planning, faculty collaboration, and stakeholder communication.
Experience
Graduate Teaching Associate at Virginia Tech (2021-09 – Present)
- Instructor of Record, Intro to World History — Spring 2024 and Fall 2024. Designed and delivered a full curriculum for cohorts of approximately 100 students each; integrated visual, textual, and contemporary interpretive methods.
- Graduate Assistant, Fall 2022 – Spring 2023: Critical Reading and Analysis in History; Nazi Germany. Supported course design, delivery, grading, and seminar facilitation.
- Graduate Assistant, Fall 2021 – Spring 2022: Critical Reading and Analysis in American History; Religion and Culture in India; History of the Middle East; African American History.
- Graduate Teaching Assistant, Spring 2025: Food Studies — assisted in course delivery, grading, and classroom discussions on the socio-cultural dimensions of food systems and policy.
- Graduate Teaching Assistant, Spring 2025: Small Wars & Counterinsurgency — provided academic support and grading for coursework on global military conflicts and unconventional warfare.
Graduate Assistant at Virginia Tech (2020-09 – 2021-05)
Assisted in interdisciplinary research initiatives and academic programming across humanities disciplines.
Instructor at St. Xavier's College (2013-03 – 2013-05)
Designed and delivered undergraduate courses in Indian English Literature and British English Literature.
Instructor at St. Xavier's Higher Secondary School (2013-03 – 2013-05)
Taught English as a Second Language to high school students.
Education
PhD in ASPECT – Virginia Tech (2020-09 – 2025-05)
MA in Theological Studies – Columbia Theological Seminary (2017-09 – 2019-05)
MPhil in English – University of Delhi (2013-09 – 2015-08)
MA in English Literature – St. Xavier's College (2011-09 – 2013-05)
BBA – Scott Christian College (2007-09 – 2010-05)
