For a pdf of my current curriculum vitae, click here.
- Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Technical Communication, Michigan Technological University, 2014 (PDF)
- TEFL certification, Maximo Nivel Executive Language School – Costa Rica, 2007 (PDF)
- M.A. in English, Northeastern University, 1989 (PDF)
- B.A. in English, University of Maine, 1986 (PDF)
A synopsis of my teaching experience only is as follows:
Teaching Experience in the United States
| Location | Position | Details |
|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | Lecturer, Writing Program / Professional and Technical Writing Program, Department of English | I teach courses in Foundations Writing (FYW 1 & 2), Business Writing, and Technical Writing. |
| SUNY College of Technology, Alfred State (2014-2017) | Assistant Professor, Department of English and Humanities | I taught undergraduate courses (both blended and online) in technical writing / communication. I also taught courses in film studies and literature. |
| Michigan Technological University (2008-14) | Graduate Teaching Instructor; Coordinator of Composition Program; Department of Humanities; President, Graduate Student Government, Graduate School | I taught undergraduate courses in multimodal composition and scientific and technical communication. I served as a coordinator for Composition and assistant to the Writing Program Director (2010-12) and President of the Graduate Student Government (2012-13). |
| University of New Mexico (2002-7) | Lecturer in English, Department of English Language and Literature (UNM-Albuquerque, 2005-7). Director of Lower Division Writing and Speaking, (UNM-Taos, 2002-5) | Taught a variety of undergraduate courses in writing and literature, both core and elective, including online, hybrid, and web-enhanced classroom courses. Directed the lower-division English program at the Taos branch college (UNM-Taos) and taught in that program. |
| Art Institute of Boston (Now folded into Lesley University College of Art and Design) (1999-2001) | Adjunct Lecturer, Liberal Arts Division; Director, BFA Bridge Program | Taught undergraduate courses in the Liberal Arts Division. Coordinated the Bridge Program, an alternative freshman-year curriculum. |
| Northeastern University (1997-9; 1993-4; 1986-9) | Lecturer in English (1997-9), Graduate Teaching Assistant (1993-4, 1986-9) Department of English | Taught courses in the following programs:, ESL College Writing, Introductory Writing, Professional and Technical Writing, University College’s Continuing Education. |
| Westbrook College (now a called The University of New England – Portland) | Adjunct Instructor, Composition, Division of Continuing Education, Westbrook College (1990-1) | Taught composition and introductory literature courses through the Division of Continuing Education in Arts and Sciences. Co-edited brochure on degree programs for adult learners in Humanities and related liberal arts curricula. |
| University of Maine at Fort Kent (1988, 1989-90) | Lecturer, Department of English (Formerly the Humanities Division) | Taught four undergraduate courses per semester in writing and literature, and in summer term and the Elderhostel program. |
International Teaching Experience
| Location | Position | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica: Inlingua International Language Center (2007-8) | English Language Trainer | I taught English levels 3 and 4 to non-native learners of English in both private and public classes, including online instruction. I also taught modules (short classes) including “Business Writing” and “Meetings.” |
| Venezuela: Colegio International de Caracas (2001-2) | Instructor / Director of Theater Arts | Taught classes in dramatic arts, 6th-12th grade levels in conformity with International Baccalaureate (IB) and Middle Years IB Program Curriculums. |
| Fiji College of Advanced Education (Now part of Fiji National University) | Lecturer / Teacher Trainer (1995-1996 U.S. Peace Corps Assignment) | Served in a lecturer capacity and revised, developed, and taught a wide range of tertiary-level courses through the schools of both Social Science and Language and Literacy. |
| Japan: Kumamoto Prefectural Amakusa Senior High School (1991-93) | Assistant Language Teacher, Japanese Exchange of Teachers Program (JET Program) | Taught year-round at an academic high school with weekly visits to commercial, oceanographic, and agriculture secondary institutions; developed ESOL learning programs in both writing and conversation; attended and presented at several regional and national conferences of English language teachers sponsored by the Japan Exchange of Teachers Program. |