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Michael Levan

Fort Wayne

Summary

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

University of Tennessee

Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing

Western Michigan University

Master of Arts - English

University of North Texas

Bachelor of Arts - English

Allegheny College
Michael Levan