Lecturers at the Jefferson Educational Society
EDUCATION M.A., English, Gannon University, May of 2011 3.30 GPA B.S., Education, Edinboro University of PA, July of 2009 18 credits toward Creative Writing Minor Graduated Cum Laude, 3.55 GPA Pennsylvania Teaching Certification, July 2009 RELATED COURSEWORK: Graduate: Creative Writing Master’s Thesis (The Cobham Poet) Sociolinguistics Literary Criticism Victorian Literature Feminist Theory Minority Literature Shakespeare’s Comedies and Histories Non-Chaucer Medieval Lit. Research & Bibliography Undergraduate: English Composition Intro to Poetry Fiction Work Shop Multicultural Literature Creative Writing Intro to Philosophy and Values American Survey College Writing Skills / Writing Research TEACHING EXPERIENCE: Adjunct Professor, Gannon University, Fall 2011 to present Technical Writing, Hi-Ed Council of Warren County, Spring 2011 Strength Training Instructor, Gannon University 2010, Edinboro University 2009 Substitute Teacher, Warren, Erie City School Dist. and Warren County School Dist., 2009-10 Writing Consultant for Edinboro University Writing Center, 2006, 2007, 2008 Kindergarten CCD Teacher, St. Joseph School Volunteer – Warren, PA, 1996 to 2011 WORK EXPERIENCE: Intern - Chautauqua Institution, Summers of 2010 and 2011 (Department of Religion) Admin. Assis./Technical Writer - NY/PA Region of the Buffalo & Pittsburgh Railroad (G&W Railway Company), June 2000 to present 1-Hour Photo Business Owner, 1987 to 2000 Travel Agent, 1982 to 1986 LICENSES: Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate, Elementary Education K-6, July 27, 2009 PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC SERVICES: Writing Peer-Tutor for Foreign Students, Gannon University, 2009-2010 Writing Center Consultant and Peer-Tutor, Edinboro University of PA, 2006 to 2008 Worked with graduate and undergraduate students with composition styles, proofreading and editing, thesis structure, transitions, organization, research methods and bibliographies, grammar, ethos, pathos, logos, brainstorming, and assisted with finding le mot juste. Peer Journal Reviewer, “Journal of Ecocriticism,” since March of 2011 Book Reviewer, “Thomas Nelson Books” since November of 2009 Founder & President, Nature & Travel Writing Club, Edinboro University, 2007-09 PUBLICATION EXPERIENCE: Totem, Gannon University - Annual Literary Magazine Two Poems: Moth Kiss and How to Build a Lake or Poem, 2011 Two Poems: Beyond Hijab and My Sister’s Tractor, 2010 Chimera. Edinboro University - Annual Literary Magazine, 2009 Poem: Synergy PG (Parental Guidance) Magazine, Jamestown Post-Journal, Dec. 2007 to present Newspaper supplement articles Mother Earth News Magazine. Nov./Dec. 2007. Country Lore: Make Simple Eco-friendly Fire Starters http://www.motherearthnews.com/Modern-Homesteading/2007-10-01/Make-Eco-Friendly-Fire-Starters.aspx “Shakespeare’s Falstaff and the Pennsylvania Cobhams” and “The Actual Self and the Virtual Self,” English in the Digital Age: Developments in Language, Literacy, and Literature – English Association of Pennyslvania State Universities (EAPSU), Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, Bloomsburg, PA, 2011. “Echoes of Moral Integrity: Kathleen Morrison - Robert Frost’s Other ‘Unspoken Half’,” Performing Identity Across Cultural Contexts, Duquesne University English Graduate Organization - Echoes Conference, Pittsburgh, PA 2011. “The Politics of Eco-tourism: Emergence of Political Structures in a Postmodern World,” Travel Writing and The Politics of Travel, 39th Annual NeMLA Conference, Buffalo, NY 2008. “Rediscovering Nature with Eco-criticism: Exploring Environmental Fact and Fiction,” Theories of Theory: A Critical Assessment of the Value of Literary Theory, Southern Connecticut State University 8th Annual Graduate Student Conference, Department of English, Encountering the Text: Reading, Teaching, Theorizing, Writing. New Haven, CT, 2007. “Natural Family Planning & Sexuality,” Pre-Cana Classes, Holy Redeemer Church, Spring 2010 and St. Joseph Church, Fall 2010 – Warren, PA “Nutrition for Strength and Energy,” 2009 Safety Presentations for the Buffalo & Pittsburgh Railroad, Inc. - Bradford, PA and Dubois, PA TECHNOLOGY PRESENTATIONS: “Hope for Times Like These,” Interview with Rev. Dr. Joan Brown Campbell, former National Director of Churches, USA, Fall 2010 – Chautauqua Institute / Gannon University http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzPytYxO1cc “Summer Reading 2008,” Blasco Library and Edinboro University (PowerPoint Slides) COMMUNITY SERVICES: Religious Education Teacher, St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Warren, PA, 1996-2011 Volunteer support, Erie Arts Opportunity Local Education Fund, Inc., 2008-2009 Poetry Reader, Warren Manor Nursing Home, 2007 Warren Cheerleader Booster, 2004-08 Founder and President, Nature & Travel Writing Club of Edinboro University, 2007-2008 Collaborator, Healthy Communities/Youth of Warren County (Human Services Grant), 2003-04 Girl Scout Leader, 1998-2000 Fundraising Hostess, American Cancer Society, 1999 PTA Treasurer, 1994-98 and PTA President, 1998-99 MEMBERSHIPS: Modern Language Association (MLA) - Member since 2008 Kappa Delta Pi – Member, 2008-2009 International Reading Association – Member, 2006 to 2007 AWARDS / SCHOLARSHIPS: 2011 Graduate Level Poetry Award, Gannon University 2010 Graduate Level Poetry Award, Gannon University Latin Honors – Graduated Cum Laude, 2009 Dean’s List Spring of 2008 Dean’s List Fall of 2008 Robert and Elouise Connors Education Scholarship Award 2008 Outstanding Peer Tutor in Writing Award, 2007-08 Marian Miller Endowment Scholarship 2007 Zonta Scholarship Award 2006 Certificate of Academic Achievement for non-traditional students 2006 Certificate of Academic Achievement for non-traditional students 2005
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