Experience

Middlesex Community College, CT

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Professor of English

  • Aug 2012 - Present

  o Teach all levels of English (Writing and Literature) from developmental to honors levels. o Course offerings range from traditional classroom settings to online and hybrid options. o Advisor for SPEAK (Students Promoting Equality, Acceptance, and Knowledge), MxCC's student group equivalent to a Gay-Straight Alliance. This group facilitates educational programming on LGBTIQA+ topics and maintains the campus Safe Zone and Ally Training program. o Serve on a variety of college committees and participate in college governance: MxCC's Career Readiness Committee (Fall 2018 - present), Chair of Academic Assembly (2020 - present), Chair of Executive Council (Spring 2020 - Spring 2021), MxCC's Council for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (Fall 2020 - Spring 2021). o Served as Program Coordinator for MxCC's Honors Program from 2012 - 2019. Show less



University of Rhode Island

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Sep 2010 - Jan 2013

  o Assisted in management of graduate student housing complex of 100 apartments and facilitated community relations for an international, graduate student population.o Managed the Community Center facilities and scheduling.o Conducted annual inspections for lease renewals and fire-safety inspections. o Served on-call 24/7 for emergencies and any other necessary duties.

• • Sep 2007 - May 2012

  o Taught courses in Writing, Literature, and Women's Studies.o Created curriculum and syllabi for courses to build student skills in reading, close reading, writing; course prepares students to meet subsequent course standards, state writing standards, and individual student needs.o Used technological course supplements, such as Sakai, to enhance student learning and skill development both inside and outside of the classroom.o Assessed students through various writing assignments, exams, writing portfolios, and class activities.o Participated within peer teaching evaluations Show less

• • Aug 2007 - Aug 2010

  o Co-chaired, organized, and facilitated The Welcome Project at URI with an undergraduate student leader.o Facilitated, managed, and mentored GLBT Center programs and facilities.o Assisted in coordinating the annual Symposium GLBTIQQ issues from assessing program proposals, formulating a week-long schedule, managing student groups, accommodating presenters, visitors, and other participants.o Organized and facilitated GLBT sensitivity training sessions for University staff and students throughout the entire campus.o Created, authored, and assisted in publication design and directed group revision processes for all GLBT Center publications.o Participated within the Student Affairs Diversity Committee and advised student groups.o Conducted research for GLBT issues pertinent to the University and its students, faculty, or staff, especially regarding Transgender equality.o Maintained communication within the University, to other Universities, and to external community organizations.o Managed a student staff of graduate and undergraduate student employees and volunteers. Show less



Gibbs College

• Cranston, RI

• Instructor

  • Aug 2007 - Dec 2007

  o Created curriculum in order to fulfill general education requirements for Composition and Literature and Critical Thinking courses. o Attended to a non-traditional, two-year student population. o Prepared students for future writing and critical thinking tasks through the use of examinations, essays, projects, group work, discussion and presentations. o Created curriculum in order to fulfill general education requirements for Composition and Literature and Critical Thinking courses. o Attended to a non-traditional, two-year student population. o Prepared students for future writing and critical thinking tasks through the use of examinations, essays, projects, group work, discussion and presentations.



Community College of Rhode Island

• Westerly, RI

• Instructor

  • Aug 2007 - Dec 2007

  o Provided coursework to build analytical and critical reading skills necessary to begin any college program. o Created curriculum and assessment methods in order to meet subsequent course standards and individual student needs. o Worked at a Satellite Campus and served a non-traditional student population. o Provided coursework to build analytical and critical reading skills necessary to begin any college program. o Created curriculum and assessment methods in order to meet subsequent course standards and individual student needs. o Worked at a Satellite Campus and served a non-traditional student population.



Western Connecticut State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Assistant to the Director of Housing and Residence Life/Resident Director

  • Aug 2005 - Aug 2007

  o Managed and maintained a residence hall of approximately 425-500 students; served as one of six campus emergency contacts. o Advised student staff and student groups on programming to promote positive educational and social student development; facilitated cross divisional and community service programming. o Adjudicated students according to the CSU student code of conduct; served as a judicial investigative officer for the University. o Trained student staff on issues of crisis management, conflict resolution and mediation, confrontation, programming, diversity, academic advisement, etc. o Attended various conferences (NEACUHO, NEACURH, ACUHO-I) and presented when possible (CSU Annual RA Conference). o Advised student groups including the Inter-residence Hall Association, Residence Hall Council, and University Safe Zones, which included both residential and commuter students. o Wrote and revised departmental publications such as the RA/ARM training manual, department policies and protocols, student memorandums, newsletters, etc. o Created and provided Safe Zone Training sessions for University faculty and staff as well as community organizations such as AIDS Project Danbury. Show less



Sylvan Learning Center

• Darien, CT

• Secondary English Teacher

  • Sep 2004 - Aug 2007

  o Tutored students in areas of skill building: writing, reading, study habits, time management, organization, vocabulary building, college preparation and the college admission process. o Worked with students who possess various skill levels ranging from remedial to enrichment. o Prepared students for various exams: SSAT, ISEE, PSAT, SAT, ACT, CMT and ERB. o Maintained explicit communication logs to update parents and supervisors on student progress; meet with parents regarding student progress. o Created writing, reading, study skills, or test preparation programs to fit individual student needs. Show less



Norwalk Community College

• Norwalk, CT

• Instructor

  • Sep 2004 - Jul 2006

  o Taught composition, literature, and grammar courses to non-traditional students of various age and skill levels. o Counseled students on prewriting skills, analytical reading skills, post-writing, and revision skills necessary to complete college coursework. o Created curriculum and syllabi for courses in order to meet subsequent course standards and individual student needs. o Assessed students based on academic accomplishment provided within a writing portfolio, various assessments and college standards. Show less