Storytelling and editing specialist who seeks to promote and celebrate the power of the written word to tell stories that inspire action and lead to positive change.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Professor
University of Saint Francis
Fort Wayne, IN
08.2013 - Current
Developed and delivered engaging curriculum for undergraduate courses.
Mentored students in research projects, fostering critical thinking and analytical skills.
Collaborated with faculty to enhance interdisciplinary curriculum development initiatives.
Facilitated engaging discussions to enhance student critical thinking and analytical skills.
Published scholarly articles in reputable journals within the field of English studies, showcasing expertise in specialized areas of interest.
Implemented creative teaching strategies to foster collaboration and improve students' writing skills.
Instructor, Young Writers Workshop
Allen County Public Library
Fort Wayne, IN
08.2017 - 03.2020
Facilitated a monthly creative writing workshop for Northeast Indiana high school students.
Visiting Assistant Professor
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA
08.2012 - 05.2013
Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
Education
Master of Science - Creative Writing And Literature
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
Master of Arts - English
University of North Texas
Denton, TX
Bachelor of Arts - English
Allegheny College
Meadville, PA
Skills
Storytelling
Editing and proofreading
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Educational leadership
Research and analysis
Workshops and seminars
MS Office Proficiency
Timeline
Instructor, Young Writers Workshop
Allen County Public Library
08.2017 - 03.2020
Associate Professor
University of Saint Francis
08.2013 - Current
Visiting Assistant Professor
California University of Pennsylvania
08.2012 - 05.2013
Master of Science - Creative Writing And Literature