Curriculum Vitae
Education
Ph.D. Rhetoric & Composition, Ball State University. Expected June 2019
Areas of Expertise: Fake News, Digital Rhetoric, Digital Literacies, Ecology Theory, Writing Program Administration
Dissertation: “Novel Weapons: The Invasion of Fake News and The Evolution of Political News Ecosystems”
Committee: Rory Lee (Chair), Jennifer Grouling, Mike Donnelly, and Kristen McCauliff
M.A. English Literature, University of Toledo. May 2014
Graduate Certificate: Teaching of Writing
B.A. English Literature, Purdue University. December 2010
Minor: Communications
Teaching Experience
Teaching Assistant, Ball State University, 2014 – Present Muncie, IN
ENG 213: Introduction to Digital Literacies – This course helps students hone their digital literacies and think critically about the evolution of digital literacies. In doing so, students develop an understanding of the public aspects of digital literacies and digital writing as well as the circulation of information, remix culture, and the connection between the digital and physical. To that end, students analyze digital multimodal texts and create their own digital multimodal projects, which include but are not limited to videos, e-books, podcasts, and alternate reality games.
ENG 104: Composition Research – This course develops students research skills. This requires students to analyze and incorporate primary and secondary sources as well as learn how to present their research in both textual essays and multimodal projects. The course is designed to use sequence and scaffolding through a variety of of assignments, such as profiles, proposals, annotated bibliographies, argumentative essays, podcasts, awareness campaigns, and research portfolios. Given this sequence, students are then able to see how information moves from text to text and from personal to public.
ENG 103: Rhetoric and Writing – This course helps students understand and use rhetorical strategies and concepts to create an argument, write in multiple genres, and develop multimodal texts. In doing so, students learn to analyze their own writing process and writing style, develop their perceptions of writing, and write for both academic and non-academic audiences. This course also works to cultivate a protopublic classroom wherein students learn about audience awareness and the dynamic nature of writing in various, and often overlapping, publics.
Teaching Assistant, University of Toledo 2012 – 2014 Toledo, OH
ENGL 111: College Composition I – This course helps students learn to write for different genres, research and analyze primary and secondary sources, and develop persuasive arguments. This course is designed to give students an in-depth experience in writing and research, both inside and outside the classroom. To do this, students participate in activities such as conducting informal and formal interviews with members of the university and the community, write personal memoirs, and create action plans for projects they would like to see implemented around the university.
Administrative Experience
Graduate Assistant Director of the Writing Program
Ball State University Fall 2017 – Present
In this role, I develop curricular materials, such as the FYW Program’s supplemental handbook, Ball Point Vol. 2; gather data from other universities for research on classroom caps, administrative work, and administrative positions; lead peer mentor groups for PhD students; and administer workshops for TAs on teaching with technology. In addition, I assist the WPA in teaching ID 601, which trains new TAs how to teach writing. I also work as the Social Media Coordinator of the Writing Program, promoting and developing the program’s online community. Lastly, I help coordinate presentations for the Fall Faculty Development Workshop and the Writing Program Speakers series by contacting speakers, putting together presentations, and developing promotional materials such as fliers, videos, and social media content.
Conference Presentations
“Falling Down the Rabbit Hole: Using Alternate Reality Games to Teach Digital Literacy” Digital Pedagogy Poster. Conference on College Composition & Communication. Pittsburg, PA: March 2019 – Proposal Submitted
“Weaponizing Social Media” Rhetoric Society of America Conference. Minneapolis, MN: May 2018
“Digital Ecologies and the Circulation of Fake News” Practical Criticism Midwest. Muncie, IN: October 2017
“Developing a New Perspective: Transnational Composition Studies” Watson Conference. Louisville, KY: October 2016
“#Reblog: The Ecological Nature of Social Media and Writing.” 21st Century Englishes. Bowling Green, OH: October 2015
Editorial Experience
BallPoint Vol. 2, Ball State University, Summer 2018
I played several roles in developing the new edition of the Writing Program’s supplementary textbook, BallPoint Vol. 2. I wrote sections on secondary research, digital research ethics, and common writing assignments. I also created and edited several videos, developed multiple widgets for several sections of the book, and designed the logo. Lastly, I was one of the overall editors for the textbook and worked as a liaison between the textbook committee and the IT department that developed the platform for the textbook.
The Mill Literary Magazine, University of Toledo, Spring 2013- Spring 2014
I was the Chief Editor (Fall 2013) and part of the editorial staff (Spring 2014; Spring 2013) for The University of Toledo’s student literary magazine. As Chief Editor, I was in charge of putting together a staff, delegating editing roles, promoting the magazine and submissions, designing the Fall 2013 edition of the magazine, and working with local venues to put on readings of the works in the magazine. As an editorial staff member, I worked in committees to read submissions (poetry and prose) and choose the finalists for the magazine, as well as maintain the magazine website.
Research Experience
Research Assistant, Ball State University, Summer 2018
I assisted Dr. Jennifer Grouling in the Writing Program. I worked on a committed to develop a new edition to the Writing Program’s supplementary handbook, BallPoint Vol 2. I was also in charge of pairing the incoming Graduate Teaching Assistance with faculty mentors, putting together a collection mentoring articles for said mentors and creating an informational video for the incoming Graduate Students about expectations for working with the Writing Program, orientation information, and helpful tips for their first semester.
Research Assistant, Ball State University, Summer 2017
I assisted Dr. Pamela Hartman by revising the article, “’I feel much more like a teacher!’ The Effects of Conference Attendance on English/Language Arts Teacher Candidates”, we worked on the previous summer and integrating new data she had acquired. I also researched multiple English Education journals for publishing the article. I also worked on updating assessment information for a new version of the Program Report for the Preparation of English Language Arts Teachers.
Research Assistant, Ball State University, Summer 2016
I assisted Dr. Pamela Hartman by revising the literature review, coding survey responses, collaboratively interpreting the data, and writing sections of an article, “’I feel much more like a teacher!’ The Effects of Conference Attendance on English/Language Arts Teacher Candidates”, which focused on the benefits of taking undergraduates to professional conferences.
Research Assistant, Ball State University, Summer 2015
I assisted Dr. Pamela Hartman with preparing the Program Report for the Preparation of English Language Arts Teachers, which is used to assess how the English Education program meets the NCTE Standards for accreditation. I matched state standards with curricular documents (syllabi, lesson plans, course and program objectives, etc.) and wrote explanations of course standards and testing results for the assessment.
Service
Writing Committee, Ball State University 2017 – Present
Member – Advised and implemented changes to the Writing Program Faculty Handbook
Practical Criticism Midwest, Ball State University 2017
Co-Chair – Implemented new fundraising processes, booked keynote speaker, set-up and supervised subcommittees, expanded the conference to include outside universities, and handled conference logistics
Graduate Student Advisory Board, Ball State University 2014 – Present
Member – Worked on fundraising
Practical Criticism Midwest, Ball State University 2016
Committee Member – Moderated panels and Designed Programs
Composition Program Committee, University of Toledo 2013 – 2014
Graduate Teaching Assistant Representative – Evaluated new and existing program requirements
Common Read Committee, University of Toledo 2013 – 2014
Graduate Teaching Assistant Representative – Worked with committee to recommend and select novels for Fall 2014 Freshman Common Read Program
Organizational Affiliations
MLA 2018 – Present
American Association of University Women 2016 – present
Rhetoric Society of America 2016 – Present
NCTE 2015 – Present
Phi Kappa Phi 2013 – 2014
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