Experience

Eastern Shore Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Department Chair, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

  • Aug 2018 - Present

  -Support full-time, adjunct, and dual-enrollment faculty, programs, and courses in the liberal arts, social sciences, and humanities disciplines.-Oversee A.A.&S. in Liberal Arts and General Studies programs, including curriculum development and assessment of program learning outcomes and general education outcomes.-Develop courses and programing each semester in collaboration with other academic departments.-Provide primary advising support for students in Liberal Arts and General Studies programs as well as advising for transfer programs.

• Assistant Professor, English and Communication Studies

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  Courses taught: Introduction to Communication Studies, College Composition I & II, Survey of American Literature I & II, Survey of World Literature I & II, Survey of African-American Literature, Preparation for College EnglishFull-time faculty member with responsibilities to students, college, community, and profession including teaching, advising, mentorship, research/scholarship, curriculum and course development, and professional development.Develop and implement engaging, practical writing activities and assignments to appeal to both the universal needs of writing students and the unique needs of those students studying English on Virginia’s Eastern ShoreFoster positive individual relationships with students to encourage them to see the instructor as an ally in the process of increasing their education and skill proficiencyVary instructional strategies (e.g., group work, workshops, freewriting, oral reading, formative and summative assessment, modeling) to appeal to different learning types and to engage students in active learning Build student confidence and competence through use of activities and student samples that gradually draw out student abilities and build skillsProvide detailed guidance about student writing and class performance through informal writing feedback, detailed formal feedback, informal discussion, and formal conferences throughout the semester

• Adjunct Faculty - English

  • Jan 2015 - May 2015

  Courses taught: ENG 111, ENF 3-Encouraged students to draw from strengths and address challenges to improve their ability to be effective and critical writers, readers, and thinkers-Developed innovative ways to engage students in meaningful, enjoyable instructional activities and to facilitate student interpretation, analysis, and application of concepts from nonfiction and literature -Taught about the structure and content of the language through formal instruction, writing exercises, and feedback-Created and used curricula that reflect the students’ diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds and that are based on VCCS and VWCC English Department requirements-Provided mentorship through coursework and toward the next steps in their academic and professional goals



Virginia Western Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Adjunct Faculty - English

  • Aug 2008 - Aug 2015

  *Courses taught: ENG 111, ENG 112, ENG 242* Encourage students to draw from strengths and address challenges to improve their ability to be effective and critical writers, readers, and thinkers Develop innovative ways to engage students in meaningful, enjoyable instructional activities and to facilitate student interpretation, analysis, and application of concepts from nonfiction and literature Teach about the structure and content of the language through formal instruction, writing exercises, and feedback Create and use curricula that reflect the students’ diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds and that are based on VCCS and VWCC English Department requirements Provide tutelage and mentorship through coursework and for academic and professional careers



Jefferson College of Health Sciences

• Coordinator, Learning & Writing Center and Disability Services

  • Aug 2010 - Aug 2013

  ACADEMIC SUPPORT:Promoted student success through coordination of academic support, including writing assistance, tutoring, and disability servicesCENTER MANAGEMENT:Recruited, trained, and managed staff of up to 20 professional tutors, student tutors, and student workers; developed new evidence-based practice for training staff to improve academic support assistanceWRITING ASSISTANCE:Provided in-person and online writing assistance (e.g., understanding assignments; drafting, revising, and editing; learning APA; using quality source material effectively) to hundreds of graduate and undergraduate students and faculty with the goal of helping students become more confident and proficient editors of their own workDISABILITY SERVICES:Promoted, coordinated, implemented, and evaluated policies and services for students with disabilities; provided ongoing case management

• Writing Specialist

  • Jan 2010 - Aug 2010

  Assisted in daily operations of the Learning and Writing Center, including by providing graduate and undergraduate writing assistancePresented on writing-related issues for classes, workshops, orientations, and other special eventsExpanded availability of online and in-person resources for assisting students with improving their written communication skillsSupported faculty through consultations, referrals, personal writing assistance, and class presentationsSupported the planning and execution of various programs for Student Affairs and college