Edited 3 literary magazines, having taught both intro and advanced classes in creative, technical and professional writing. BA, MA, MFA, PhD. Over 15 years of practical work experience in manufacturing, sales, and medical fields before returning to university to complete degree work.
I have been teaching English composition, professional and creative writing for over 20 years and began tutoring while still in high school. Have taught, by now, literally several thousand beginning and advanced students, particularly international students while at Purdue University, in composition and professional writing I have experience with students with a wide range of educational and personal histories. My students have gone on to successful professional careers as well to acceptance in numerous graduate schools.
Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
PhD August 4, 2012, American Studies, Purdue University
M.F.A. May 2004, Poetry, Purdue University
M.A. 2001, English Literature, Western Washington University
B.A. 1996, Writing and Literature, Naropa University
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Instructor, Creative Writing Program, Purdue University
⢠mentoring Teaching Assistants for Introductory Creative Writing
⢠full responsibility for instruction and lesson plan development
⢠reading, analysis and discussion of contemporary poetry
⢠detailed analysis of individual poets
⢠historical antecedents of contemporary poetic styles
⢠study of performative aspects of poetry including readings, slams, multi-media and web-based styles
English 407, Poetry Workshop, Spring 2005
Adjunct Instructor, Composition Program, Purdue University
*106I classes for International Students mentored by Dr. Tony Silva
⢠full responsibility for syllabus design, lesson plans, lectures, grading, conferences
⢠rhetorical structure of critical analyses and argument
⢠instruction in use of web-authoring tools, powerpoint, prezi, slide rocket, photoshop, e-books and realtime web dialogues (MOOspace)
⢠English 106, First-Year Composition I, Fall 2012 (one section)
⢠English 106I, First-Year Composition I, Fall 2012 (one section)
⢠English 106I, First-Year Composition I, Fall 2013 (one section)
⢠English 106I, First-Year Composition I, Fall 2015 (three sections)
⢠English 106, First-Year Composition I, Spring 2016 (one section)
⢠English 106I, First-Year Composition I, Spring 2014 (one section)
⢠English 106I, First-Year Composition I, Spring 2013 (one section)
⢠English 106, First-Year Composition I, Spring 2006 (two sections)
⢠English 106, First-Year Composition I, Fall 2005 (two sections)
⢠English 106, First-Year Composition I, Spring 2005 (two sections)
⢠English 106, First-Year Composition I, Fall 2004 (two sections)
Adjunct Instructor, Afghan Junior Faculty Development Program
⢠Full responsibility for syllabus design, in-class instruction and lesson plans
for visiting Junior Faculty in English composition & pedagogy section of
an eight-week intensive educational program. Co-sponsored by the Purdue Department
of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Defense, Spring 2014
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Brian Lamb School of Communication
⢠responsibility for in-class instruction in speech communication
Communication 114, Introductory Speech, Fall 2011 (one section)
Communication 114, Introductory Speech, Fall 2014 ( four sections)
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Composition Program, Purdue University
*First two semesters mentored by Dr. Samantha Blackmon, Director of Purdue Universityâs Introductory Composition Program
⢠full responsibility for syllabus design, lesson plans, lectures, grading, conferences
⢠focus on methods/means of written, visual, verbal communication
⢠instruction in methods of conducting scholarly research
⢠instruction in use of basic computer programs for composition and presentation
Composition
English 102, First-Year Composition II, Spring 2003, Spring 2002 (standard & computer-mediated classrooms)
English 101, First-Year Composition I, Fall 2002, Fall 2001 (computer-mediated classrooms)
English 106, First-Year Composition, Fall 2010, Spring 2011
English 108, Advanced First-Year Composition, Spring 2009
English 106, First-Year Composition, Spring 2009
English 106, First-Year Composition, 2 sections, Fall 2008
English 106, First-Year Composition, Fall 2007, Spring 2008
English 106, First-Year Composition, Fall 2006, Spring 2007
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Creative Writing Program, Purdue University
*Two semesters mentored by Professor Marianne Boruch and Dr. Donald Platt
Introduction to Creative Writing
English 305, Combined Poetry/Prose, Fall 2004
English 305, Combined Poetry/Prose, Spring 2003
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Rhetoric and Composition, Purdue University
*Two semesters mentored by Dr. Pat Sullivan of Purdue Universityâs Rhetoric and Composition Program
⢠taught technical and organizational aspects of professional writing to advanced students
⢠used multimedia approaches to assist students in working as small groups
⢠guided student work groups in solving communication issues for local businesses
Professional Writing
English 420, Advanced Professional Writing, Fall 2009
English 420, Advanced Professional Writing, Spring 2010
Writing Associate, WWU Writing Lab, Western Washington University
⢠one-on-one tutoring for undergraduate and graduate critical and creative papers
⢠working with students at all skill levels, including ESL and non-traditional students
⢠conducted in-class instructional seminars
Writing Lab, Fall 1999-Spring 2001
Instructor, Department of English, Western Washington University
⢠responsible for syllabus design, assignments, lecturing, grading and conferences
⢠team-taught clustered learning community program
English 101, First-Year Composition, Spring 2000
Teaching Fellow, Department of English, Western Washington University
⢠designed lesson plans and conducted lectures in class of 80+ students under
the supervision of Dr. Steven VanderStaay
English 215, Modern British Literature, Fall 2000
PUBLICATIONS
I. Reviews
âQuipuâ by Arthur Sze. Sycamore Review, Winter/Spring 2005, Vol. 18, Issue 1
âBack on the Fireâ by Gary Snyder. Sycamore Review, Summer/Fall, Vol. 19,
Issue 2
I. Articles
âTeaching Composition in the Computer-Mediated Classroom.â IWP Newsletter.
2002
âHelp, Thereâs a Hole in My Thesis.â Associated Writing Programs,
Pedagogy Papers. 2001.
II. Poetry
has appeared in
Fence, v 6 n 1, 2003-2004; âSignatureâ
Maize, issue 1, 2002; âTo Be a Red Squirrel in Lafayette, Indianaâ
Bombay Gin, n 23, 1997; âMiddle Câ, âLion on the Iceâ
Northwest Review, v 35 n 2, 1997; âThe Anthropology of Danceâ
Silverfish, n 15, 1986; âGrandfatherâs Eyebrowsâ
SERVICE
Focus group member, Freshman Composition Curriculum Design, Purdue University
⢠analyzed effectiveness of Freshman Composition classes
Spring 2005
Co-founder and Instructor, Looseleaf, Community Education Classes in Creative Writing, Lafayette, Indiana
⢠organized and taught free writing classes for adults and children
Spring 2003-Spring 2004
EDITORIAL EXPERIENCE
Managing Editor, Sycamore Review, Purdue University, 2002-2004
Editorial Assistant, Sycamore Review, Purdue University, 2001-2005
Assistant Editor, Bellingham Review, Western Washington University, 1999-2001
Internship in Literary Editing with Robin Hemley, Western Washington University,
1999-2001
Director, Kavyayantra Letterpress, Summer Semester 1996, Naropa University
(designed and printed broadsides, booklets and chapbook covers)
Co-Editor, Bombay Gin, Naropa University, 1995-1996
INVITED READINGS & AWARDS
MFA thesis performance, Purdue University, May 2004
Thomas Andrews Clapping award for poetry, May 2004
Featured reader, Open Microphone, Purdue University, 2003
Presenter, Graduate Honors Colloquium, âKaidara, a Mnemonic Device,â a critical
paper on West African Literature, Western Washington University, 2001
Graduate Fellowship in Pedagogy, Western Washington University, 2000
Ensemble performance of poetry and music, Western Washington University, 2000
Inter-Arts stage performance with Anne Waldman and other poets, musicians and
dancers, Naropa University, 1994-1996
CONFERENCES
âSmoking Guns: The Rhetoric of Violenceâ accepted by 2001 Conference on
College Composition and Communication
âHypertext and the Poetic Lineâ presented at 2006 Midwestern Modern Languages
Association Conference
âWhen We Got Beatâ presented at 2011 American Studies Symposium, Purdue University
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