Professor of English

• Sep 2021 - Present

Graduate Student

• Mar 2018 - Jul 2022

Adjunct English Instructor

• Aug 2014 - Sep 2015

Taught Developmental English Grammar and Introduction to Composition. Presented material through lectures, reading assignments, and Pearson Labs, using updated classroom electronic technology as well as original visual aids and hypothetical examples. Used D2L platforms to maintain records and communicate student expectations, assignments, and achievement. Taught Developmental English Grammar and Introduction to Composition. Presented material through lectures, reading assignments, and Pearson Labs, using updated classroom electronic technology as well as original visual aids and hypothetical examples. Used D2L platforms to maintain records and communicate student expectations, assignments, and achievement.

Adjunct English Instructor

• Oct 2013 - Aug 2014

Taught Intro to Composition and Developmental English Helped 10/11 students pass the Compass my second semester Created divers assessment tools Taught Intro to Composition and Developmental English Helped 10/11 students pass the Compass my second semester Created divers assessment tools

Senior Paralegal

• Jul 2003 - Dec 2012

Composed pleadings after interviewing clients and gathering/sorting data. Interviewed and instructed clients to help them make wise decisions as I prepared deeds, contracts, wills, and Powers of Attorney for them. Responded to and resolved complaints and requests for information. Interviewed clients and witnesses to prepare court affidavits. Electronically filed District Court pleadings. Provided accounts payable and accounts receivable assistance. Composed pleadings after interviewing clients and gathering/sorting data. Interviewed and instructed clients to help them make wise decisions as I prepared deeds, contracts, wills, and Powers of Attorney for them. Responded to and resolved complaints and requests for information. Interviewed clients and witnesses to prepare court affidavits. Electronically filed District Court pleadings. Provided accounts payable and accounts receivable assistance.

Correspondent

• Jul 2010 - Jun 2012

Reported front-page breaking news stories and provided real-time updates online. Wrote factually correct, concise, and engaging news stories within tight deadlines, often on-scene. Gathered and verified pertinent information through observation, interviews, and research. Networked with various business owners and community leaders to gather multiple perspectives on issues. Conducted on-camera interviews as well as interviews for print-only articles. Combined video and audio to effectively supplement stories for multiple platforms. Covered events with various levels of gravity, from community celebrations to crime scene investigations. Took initiative to seek and report news-worthy events without assignment. Show less

Online Copywriter

• Jan 2006 - Dec 2011

Conducted research through various sources—literature, interviews, and environmental observation. Composed step-by-step articles to teach readers how to perform tasks that would help them improve their lives. Photographed displays or located stock images online to demonstrate the processes in the articles to the reader. Edited and revised articles prior to submission. Reached level of “Authority”. Conducted research through various sources—literature, interviews, and environmental observation. Composed step-by-step articles to teach readers how to perform tasks that would help them improve their lives. Photographed displays or located stock images online to demonstrate the processes in the articles to the reader. Edited and revised articles prior to submission. Reached level of “Authority”.