Curriculum Vitae
Teaching
Experience
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Associate Professor, University of Maryland, July 2018 – Present
Writing 394: Advanced Business Writing. An online, project-based course practicing the applications of business writing. Class culminates in a formal report that incorporates research and support for proposed solutions to real-life issues.
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Adjunct Professor, St. Lawrence Univ., Spring 2019 – Spring 2020
ND 255: Upper-level undergraduate course where students effectively analyze and interpret real world business problems, accompanied by a series of speakers and case analysis. Course concludes with a Case Study Competition judged by alumni and local business professionals.
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Adjunct Professor, SUNY Canton & SUNY Potsdam, Fall 2016 – Spring 2019
English 101: Composition and the Spoken Word. Developed curriculum that emphasized writing research papers and the presentation as well as documentation of research.
Business 301: Principles of Management. Taught an online course that builds upon pre-requisites within the program, engaging students in decision making and management philosophy.
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Adjunct Professor, Camden County College, Fall 2012
Professor of Writing and Composition at the Camden campus. Focused on essay structure, organization, academic grammar as well as students’ personal development.
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Writing Assistant, Rutgers-Camden Learning Center, Fall 2011-Fall 2012
Assisted students one-on-one throughout the writing process in developing and organizing ideas, finding focus in a draft, and writing drafts/revising. College Learning and Reading Association Certified.
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Creative Writing Instructor, R.C. Molina Elementary, Spring 2012
Taught creative writing to fourth and fifth graders in Camden, NJ as part of a course on teaching in urban schools. Focused mostly on poetry, “translating” art and other assignments appropriate for young ESL learners.
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Faculty Liaison, University of Washington, September 2010-June 2011
Tutored and assisted in the Swahili 100-level courses. Worked specifically with students who had learning disabilities and students on academic probation.
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Content Tutor, Student Athlete Academic Services, Univ. of Washington, March 2010-June 2011
Tutored students in all levels of Writing, English literature, and the Classics.
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Private Tutor, Seattle WA, Sept 2007-June 2009
Worked one-on-one with troubled and disabled high school students. Covered multiple content areas and prepared the students for college applications. All students tutored were admitted to a four year university.
Education
English, NCAA Div.I XC/T&F Athlete
BA | University of Washington
Writing
MFA | Rutgers
Entrepreneurship & New Venture Management
MBA | Clarkson University
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt | Citec Business Solutions
Awards, Conferences & Certifications
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Rosemary's House Writing Residency, September 2023.
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Featured Artist: St. Lawrence County Arts National Poetry Month, April 2023.
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AWP Conference, Attendee, March 2023.
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Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Citec Business Solutions, May 2021.
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AAUW Emerging Leader Award, April 2018.
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Winner- Historical Writing Contest, NY State, April 2016 & 2017.
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English Language Tutor and ESL Tutor Certification, Literacy of Northern NY, Spring 2013.
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Research Grant: Designing the Chapbook, Rutgers University, Spring 2013.
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Writecon Graduate Student Scholarship, Writer's Conference at Indiana Univ., June 2012.
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Graduate Travel Scholarship, Juniper Summer Institute at University of Massachusetts, June 2012.
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Dean's Scholarship, Rutgers University, 2011-2012.
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CLRA Tutor Training Certification, Completed May 2012.
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Student Choice, Tutor of the Year Award, UW, June 2011.
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Dean’s List, University of Washington, September 2007-June 2009.