Teaching

California State University, San Marcos, C.A.

Adjunct Professor of Writing: August 2024 – Present

  • Design and implement a curriculum that aligns with the course objectives for GEW 101: General Education Writing, focusing on developing students’ critical thinking and writing skills.
  • Create and deliver engaging lectures, workshops, and in-class activities that promote active learning and student participation for two, four-credit sections of GEW 101.
  • Provide detailed, constructive feedback on student writing assignments and conduct one-on-one writing conferences to address individual needs and improve student writing skills.
  • Utilize pedagogical approaches and technologies to accommodate diverse learning styles.
  • Integrate current composition theory/best practices in writing instruction into materials and teaching methods.
  • Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress throughout the semester.
  • Adapt teaching strategies to support a diverse student population, including first-generation college students and English language learners.
  • Incorporate information literacy skills into the curriculum, teaching students how to evaluate and use sources.
  • Create and manage online course components using the university’s learning management system (Canvas).

Miracosta College, Oceanside, CA

Associate Instructor of Writing: January 2025 – Present

  • Teach eight-week and 16-week asynchronous and (ENGL201, ENGL 202, C1000) using Canvas and Loom, as well as in-person ENGL201 courses.
  • Plan, organize, and develop instructional materials (presentations, lectures, assignments).
  • Participate in the development, assessment, and evaluation of student learning outcomes (SLOs).
  • Provide prompt feedback on student assignments; evaluate student performance; assign grades and maintain course/student records in accordance with College standards, policies and procedures.

Monmouth University, Long Branch, N.J.

Adjunct Professor of Writing: August 2022 – December 2022

  • Teach first-year composition, maintaining access to students via office hours/electronic communication.
  • Prepare, maintain, and utilize an accurate course syllabus and assessments for each course.
  • Employ a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media and educational resources.
  • Maintain student participation and attendance in class.
  • Conduct classes and final exams punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule.

Seton Hall University, South Orange, N.J.

Lecturer of English: 2018 – 2020

  • Taught a four-four load, including sections of English 1202 (writing/literature), Business Writing (online and traditional), and Creative Writing each semester.
  • Used various instructional delivery methods: lecture, group work, in-class-writing, critical thinking activities, online Blackboard assignments, as well as holding one-on-one conferences outside of class time.
  • Evaluated student learning outcomes; supervise diverse groups of students and resolve classroom issues.
  • Tutored undergraduate/graduate students in various fields each week in the Writing Center.
  • Participated in faculty meetings/faculty development workshops, including being an active member of the diversity coalition, as well as a member of the Jamie. D. Collins Scholarship Committee.

Ocean County College, Toms River, N.J.

Assistant Adjunct Professor: August 2019 – December 2019

  • Taught one section of ENGL 153 (Intro to Creative Writing) and one section of ENGL 152 (Composition II) during the Fall 2019 semester, using Canvas to create assignments, interact with students, and compile grades.

Old Dominion University, Norfolk, V.A.

Adjunct Assistant Professor: August 2014 – May 2016

  • Taught sections of Persuasive Writing (211) and Composition (110) each semester; held office hours.
  • Participated in faculty meetings/faculty development workshops; held conferences with students.
  • Evaluated student learning outcomes; supervised diverse groups of students and resolved classroom issues.
  • Had students create online writing portfolios; utilized newest technologies that support learning.

Teaching Assistant/ August 2011 – May 2013

  • Taught one section of Composition or Persuasive Writing each semester; held office hours
  • Evaluated, graded, and assisted student writing, idea development, and analytical skills
  • Created syllabus and held conferences with students

Seton Hall University, South Orange, N.J. 

Teaching Fellow: August 2009 – May 2011

  • Taught two sections of English 1201 & 1202, the Freshman writing & literature requirement, each semester
  • Created syllabi and trained weekly with senior faculty members to enhance individual teaching capabilities
  • Participated in monthly faculty meetings, which included grade norming sessions, amending writing curriculum, creating grading rubrics, creating assignments for assignment sequencing, and evaluating syllabi.

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