Master’s of English 

University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio

Area of Study: Writing Centers, 20th Century American Literature

Activities: English as Second Language Instructor, Writing Center Consultant 

Bachelor’s of English 

Kent State University, Kent, Ohio

Activities: Writing Center Tutor 

Adjunct English Faculty

Lakeland Community College · Part-time

Aug 2023 - Present · 11 mos

Kirtland, Ohio, United States · On-site

• • Created curriculum content, classroom instruction, and assignment sheets for 25+ students per class.

  • Fostered student engagement through group projects, presentations, Q&A sessions, and class discussions.

  • Cultivated positive relationships with faculty and administration.

  • Led lectures using multi-modal learning strategies, focusing on fundamental writing and advanced academic research, including argumentative essays, annotated bibliographies, and research papers.

  • Assessed writing quality on various projects using detailed rubrics for 4 major writing assignments per semester.
    Engaged with students to uphold classroom protocols and morale.

Podcaster

A Tisket-Tasket Podcast · Self-employed

Dec 2022 to Present · 1 yr 7 mos

Remote · Remote

• • Researched scholarly topics for a weekly podcast on nursery rhymes.

  • Recorded, edited, and uploaded weekly podcast episodes on a self-built website, utilizing modern podcast software (Descript, Buzzsprout, WordPress).

  • Interviewed and collaborated with academic folklore experts.

  • Presented research at an international folklore conference (October 2023), focusing on nursery rhyme research.

Communications & Marketing Director  Director

Northern Nut Growers Association · Full-time

Jan 2015 to Dec 2022 · 8 yrs

Ohio, United States · Hybrid

• • Cultivated relationships with media outlets, journalists, bloggers, and industry influencers.

  • Established and grew social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram by 100%.

  • Collaborated with stakeholders and board members to enhance brand awareness.

  • Organized annual meetings attended by over 3,000 nut growers.

  • Gathered, edited, and published content and advertisements for a quarterly magazine, increasing subscribers by 40%.
    Rebranded and launched a modern website.

Adjunct English Instructor

American Public University · Part-time

2014 to 2020 · 6 yrs

Remote

• • Develop and deliver engaging and dynamic lesson plans for English courses, fostering a supportive learning environment.

  • Facilitate classroom discussions, encouraging critical thinking and fostering student growth.

  • Provide constructive feedback on assignments, essays, and research papers to promote academic improvement.

  • Design and implement effective assessment methods to evaluate student performance and progress.

  • Offer individualized guidance and assistance through office hours to enhance writing skills and address academic challenges.
    Stay current with developments in the field of English and integrate relevant resources and research into course materials.
    Collaborate with colleagues to develop curriculum, align instructional strategies, and assess student learning outcomes

Dungeons and Dragons

Board Games

Reading

Traveling

Cycling 

Academic Writing

Graphic Design Writing (Brochures, Advertisements, etc.)

Technical Writing

Grant Writing

Blog Writing