Experience Summary
EDUCATION
M.A. in English Literature, Northern Arizona University, 2014.
Master’s Project: “Teaching Copy & Pasted Selves: Post-humanism and Freshman Composition.”
B.A., cum laude, in English Literature, Arizona State University, 2012.
Minor in Philosophy
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
Adjunct Instructor of English, Northern Arizona University, 2014.
Instructor of First-Year Composition
Graduate Teaching Assistantship, Northern Arizona University, 2012-2014.
Teacher of First-Year Composition & Writing Center Tutor
Graduate Student Ambassador, Northern Arizona University Graduate College, 2012-2013.
Potential graduate students advisor
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Community Mentor, CLAS Residential College, Arizona State University, 2012.
Organizer of academic events and advisor for undergraduate students
Instructional Assistant, “The Writers’ Studio,” Arizona State University, 2011-2012.
Writing community tutor and grader for online First-Year Composition courses
Teacher’s Assistant, W.P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University, 2010-2012.
MyIT Labs instruction, note taker for Lecturer Sr., and grader
Online Writing Tutor, “Pen Project” Internship, Arizona State University, 2011.
Writing tutor for high-security inmates
COURSES TAUGHT
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff Campus
English 205, The Academic Writer’s Workshop
English 105, Critical Reading and Writing in the University Community
English 100, Basic Writing & English as a Second Language Tutor
Arizona State University, Tempe Campus (Teacher’s Assistant Positions)
English 105, Advanced First-Year Composition (honors course)
English 102, First-Year Composition
English 101, First-Year Composition
Computer Information Systems 105, Core Computing Course
Introductory business course on Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Four years working in various online and hybrid learning environments and implementing technology in the classroom to foster and evaluate undergraduate student learning.
Developed curriculum and integrated college course materials onto the educational platforms
Blackboard, Pearson E Learning & MyIT labs, Pearson Writer, and McGraw Hill’s Connect.
Utilized MS Office Suite, Blackboard, Google applications, and third party tools like Turnitin to
help students achieve the learning outcomes provided by course administrators.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS & LECTURES
Presentations
“Finding Moments for Critical Engagement with Technology: The WPA OS
& the Research Assignment.” 19th Southwest English Symposium: Hybridity, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ. February 2014.
“Teaching Copy & Pasted Selves: Post-humanism and Freshman Composition.”
Peaks Interdisciplinary Conference: Tipping Points. Northern Arizona University,
Flagstaff, AZ. January 2013.
“Teaching Inmates Online and in Prisons: An Intern Panel.”
Prison Education Conference. Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ. February 2012.
Invited Lectures & Academic Events
“Structuring Your Early Career as a Graduate Student in the Humanities”
New Graduate Student Orientation. Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ. January
2014.
Career Services: Resume Writing Workshops
Provided one-on-one tutoring for students in workshops associated with Coconino
Community College Career Services and the NAU Writing Center, Flagstaff, AZ. 2013.
Prison Educators: Writers Workshop (organizer)
An educational writers workshop with guest writers Dr. Richard Shelton and
Ken Lamberton. Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ. April 2012.
AWARDS
Excellence in Curricular Innovation, Arizona State University - Writers’ Studio
Presented by ASU President Michael Crow at the 2012 Faculty Excellence Awards
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean’s List, Arizona State University, 2010-2012.
Collegiate Learning Assessment Award, Arizona State University
Awarded in 2010 and 2012: Recognizing high achievement regarding critical thinking,
analytical reasoning, problem solving, and written communication skills.
PUBLICATIONS IN CREATIVE WRITING
“The Difference between Dreaming and Sleeping.” Nude Bruce Review: Issue 4. Ed. Mobbs,
Andrew A. and Timothy Snediker. 2014. 32. Web.
“War.” Zaum Seventeen: The Literary Review of Sonoma State University. Ed. Buzas,
Michelle and Stephanie Schmidt. California: Sonoma State University, 2013. 29. Print.
MEMBERSHIPS
Council of Writing Program Administrators
Modern Language Association
ACADEMIC CLUBS
English Teaching Assistants for Professional Development, NAU
Thin Air Magazine – Poetry and Fiction Reader, NAU
Graduate English Organization – Literature Representative, NAU
Prison Education Awareness Club – President, ASU
Undergraduate Philosophy Club, ASU
Teaching Style
Provides comprehensive feedback utilizing track changes / commentary. Fast, reliable, and friendly online conference environment.