Major Concentration: Written Communications
Thesis project on the use of writing in mathematics courses; Related coursework in writing and rhetorical theory, computers and writing, research practices for the subject of writing, language typology, and literacy.

Major: English with a Specialization in Writing; Minor: Linguistics
Related coursework in advanced composition, rhetoric and the writing process, technical writing, business writing, collaborative peer tutoring, and the structure of English.

A course that teaches students paragraph and document focus, and grammatical standards.

A course that teaches students description, research and style in thesis-driven writing; includes paragraph development, summarization and logical analysis.

A course that teaches students research and argumentation, including purpose in writing, audience awareness, clarity, and the use of evidence and logical analysis.

ENG 103 provides students with the equivalent of traditional freshman composition experience, but with an emphasis on "technical" writing that is geared toward specialized fields such as healthcare, criminal justice, and various technologies. The course emphasizes clear, active writing style and precise word choice, and it includes a research project and oral presentation incorporating presenting software.

ENGL 104 is a technical writing equivalent to ENGL 102. It provides students with the equivalent of a second-component traditional freshman composition experience, but with an emphasis on "technical" writing that is geared toward specialized fields such as health care, criminal justice, and various technologies. This course builds on skills taught in English 101 or ENGL 103, focusing on enhancing critical thinking and writing skills through investigation and summarizing information, adapting language levels to user needs, evaluating evidence and logical reasoning, and assembling documents based on these processes.

An Independent Study in Writing Center consulting, using in-center practice, weekly discussions with fellow consultants and faculty, regular reflections on consulting theory and practice, and a theory into practice research project to explore various aspects of current Writing Center practices.

A course that teaches students written communication skills for technical or business fields. Taught students a variety of writing formats, including business letters and memoranda, process descriptions, technical definitions, proposals, and formal reports.

A course that teaches students written and oral communication skills for business fields. Taught students a variety of writing formats, including business letters and memoranda, proposals, formal reports, and résumés.

A course that teaches students research and argumentation, including audience awareness, purpose, organization, and documentation.

A course that teaches students the writing process, including description, use of examples, use of evidence, structure and organization, and fluency.

Directed the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Center. Supervised student workers and volunteers in supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals on the campus, and educating all members of the campus and community on LGBT issues. Referred LGBT individuals to appropriate counseling, health, religious, and legal services in the area. Organized and trained volunteers for in-class panel discussions. Organized educational panels and special events. Maintained and promoted the LGBT Center and its resources, and pursused finances for the LGBT Center and its events. Created liaisons with other campuses and schools. Represented the LGBT Center at the Queer Visibility Rally in Ann Arbor on February 14, 2002.

Taught high school students in a summer enrichment program. Helped students research possible careers, discussed science fiction literature, and introduced linguistics in a program designed to help students explore the possibilities of colonizing Mars. Also helped junior high school students understand the writing process and facilitated classroom workshops in which students read and responded to each others' writing.

Worked the Grand Blanc Chamber of Commerce on researching, organizing and writing an expanded brochure for new businesses moving into the area. Conferenced with one of the Chamber members and another writing specialist to edit and improve the final manuscript.

Edited reviews of software programs, editorials on current issues pertaining to the Internet and computer industries, and business oriented writing for an Internet downloading site. Created and promoted style for the Web site. Worked with reviewers on developing ideas for writing and on organizing those ideas.

Tutored graduate and undergraduate students of diverse skills and writing abilities in several disciplines. Offered suggestions for revising papers in the areas of organization, development of ideas, clarity of expressions, style, syntax, audience awareness, and surface features.

Tutored graduate and undergraduate students of diverse skills and writing abilities in several disciplines. Offered suggestions for revising papers in the areas of organization, development of ideas, clarity of expressions, style, syntax, audience awareness, and surface features. Developed, explained and evaluated assignments for students in English 109, a basic writing course taught out of the Writing Center.

Entered English Placement Exam scores into the university's administrative computer system. Assisted the English Placement Director, and filed exams.

Led discussion groups for a college freshman writing class. Supplemented instruction given in class by the instructor. Developed instructional handouts and activities designed for learning.

Assisted students in writing on computers. Demonstrated Daedalus, an integrated writing program, to students and helped students navigate word processing and internet programs including Simpletext, Clarisworks, Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, and Netscape.

Developed activities and writing projects for students in a cross-disciplinary institute. Helped direct a student centered play for a final symposium.

Assisted seventh grade students in the pre-writing, freewriting, drafting, revising, proofreading, and producing stages of writing. Helped create writing assignments that reflected the writing process. Helped create publication featuring students' writing.

Advisor, Gay Straight Alliance, Mott Community College, Flint, MI; November 2011 to present

Member, Writing Center Committee, Mott Community College Writing Center, Flint, MI; September 2002 to September 2011

• Co-Chair, September 2005 to present, organized the Independent Study Program which trains students in peer consulting
• Chair, September 2003 to August 2004, assisted in arguing for the expansion and renovation of Writing Center space, and assisted space designers and facility personnel in renovation

Member, Academic Affairs Subcommittee, Mott Community College, Flint, MI; September 2007 to present

Member, American Sign Language Department Hiring Committee, Mott Community College, Flint, MI; July 2007 to August 2007

Member, Committee for the Assessment of Student Learning (CASL), Mott Community College, Flint, MI; September 2002 to August 2006

Member, Campus Life Enhancement Fund (CLEF) Distribution Committee, Mott Community College, Flint, MI; September 2002 to August 2006

Treasure, Flint United Against Discrimination; August 2001 to August 2006

Secretary, Board of Representatives, Michigan Writing Centers Association; September 1999 to September 2002

Member, Freshman Writing Committee, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI; September 1998 to May 2000

Speak Up! workshop on writing lyrics with music. Mott Community College, Flint, MI. April 2005 (with C. Scott Russell) and April 2008.

"Howl: The Life of a Musical" (with Robert W. Barnett & Carolyn Gillespie). National Conference on the Humanities; Honolulu, Hawaii. January, 2008.

"The Power of '?': Building Community & Knowledge Through Questions" (with Larry Juchartz, Michele Dunnum, Christy Rishoi, Glenn Harris, Kim Owens and Bill Reich). Lilly North: Regional Conference on College Teaching & Learning; Traverse City, Michigan. September, 2005.

"Understanding Ethics in the Writing Center" (with Robert W. Barnett). Michigan Writing Centers Association Ideas Exchange; Grand Rapids, Michigan. November, 1999.

"A Writing/ESL Center: Working Within Two Theories" (with Amel Farghaly). National Conference for Peer Tutoring in Writing; University Park, Pennsylvania. November, 1998.

"From Peer-tutor to Pedagogue: Designing Our Own Demise" (with Robert W. Barnett, Jacob Blumner, and Danny Rendleman). National Conference on Peer Tutoring in Writing; Plattsburg, New York. November, 1998.

"Size Matters: Noise & Space in the Writing Center" (with Michael Carlyon). National Conference on Peer Tutoring in Writing; Plattsburg, New York. November, 1998.

"A Comparison of Tutoring Math, Chemistry, and English Writing in a Cross-Disciplinary Writing Center" (with Jill Lang). East Central Writing Centers Association Conference; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. April, 1997.