Education
2004, M.F.A. English: Creative Writing, Poetry
University of Idaho, Moscow
Notes from the Cadaver Room, Poetry
2001, B.A. Creative Writing
University of California, Riverside
Academic Positions
June 2017-MAy 2022
Department Chair of ASLS, ESL & Foreign Languages
To facilitate and maintain division, department, and program effectiveness, the Chair of ASLS, ESL & Foreign Languages works with the ASLS, ESL, and Foreign Languages program directors and department faculty, as well as Dean of Communication, in the coordination and oversight of academic programs of study as follows:
Supervises and coordinates adjunct and full time faculty instruction by:
hiring new adjunct and full time faculty
providing orientation to faculty
generating letters to Campus Police for adjunct faculty to obtain parking permits
requesting and obtaining email access for all adjunct faculty and tutors through the Office of Information Technology
updating standard departmental adjunct faculty syllabi to include all required information and policies
collecting and reviewing the syllabi of adjunct faculty to ensure alignment with college and department policies, as well as master syllabi
monitoring and ensuring that adjunct faculty hold regular office hours as scheduled
conducting classroom observations of adjunct faculty and reporting findings
meeting with all adjunct faculty to complete Supervisor Evaluation Form for Part-Time Faculty
reviewing full time faculty performance and completing Preliminary Agreements and Final Supervisor Evaluation forms
Assists Dean in establishing plans for:
curriculum development
advisory committees
course development, revision, and deletion
Works in conjunction with faculty on curriculum projects
Updates master syllabi as directed by the Dean and Chair and facilitates distribution to faculty
Manages all faculty scheduling
Monitors and maintains the division’s Canvas site by adding and revising pertinent documents, schedules, and forms
Assists the Dean in determining transfer equivalencies for transcript evaluation and course articulation
Attends relevant division, campus, and college meetings
Conducts regular departmental meetings
Holds regular office hours two weeks before classes begin and until graduation
Conducts prerequisite verification and provides registration overrides
Assists in the coordination of dual enrollment classes
Coordinates textbook orders
Coordinates faculty development by facilitating best practices workshops
Assists department faculty in learning about and adopting learning centered theories and strategies in classes / courses / department
Assists in coordinating class coverage when a faculty member is absent
Performs special duties related to departments as assigned by the Dean
Modifies class enrollment caps and availability as directed by the Dean
Coordinates efforts with Adult Basic Education to facilitate student transfers from ABE to ESL
Initiates and maintains relations with counterparts at local colleges and universities
Assists in the development and completion of program assessments
Assists in the collection and analyses of department data for SACS
Promotes ASLS, ESL, and Foreign Languages programs
Represents the division/college in the community
January-May 2017
Assistant Chair of English, Reading & CCSS
To facilitate and maintain division, department, and program effectiveness, the Assistant Department Chair of English, Reading, and CCSS works with the Department Chair of English, Reading, and CCSS, as well as Dean of Communication, in the coordination and oversight of academic programs of study as follows:
Supervises and coordinates adjunct instruction by:
assisting in the hiring of new adjunct faculty
providing orientation to adjunct faculty
generating letters to Campus Police for adjunct faculty to obtain parking permits
requesting and obtaining email access for all adjunct faculty and tutors through the Office of Information Technology
updating Adjunct Faculty Handbook each semester
updating standard departmental adjunct faculty syllabi to include all required information and policies
collecting and reviewing the syllabi of adjunct faculty to ensure alignment with college and department policies, as well as master syllabi
meeting with new adjunct faculty to review the methods of and standards applied in grading papers
monitoring and ensuring that adjunct faculty hold regular office hours as scheduled
conducting classroom observations of adjunct faculty and reporting findings
meeting with all adjunct faculty to complete Supervisor Evaluation Form for Part-Time Faculty
maintaining database of adjunct employment and contact information
Assists Chair and Dean in establishing plans for:
curriculum development
advisory committees
course development, revision, and deletion
Updates master syllabi as directed by the Dean and Chair and facilitates distribution to faculty
Assists Chair with Placement Verification and the changing of test scores for students who perform well on diagnostic assignments and exams or by-pass exams
Monitors and maintains the Adjunct Resources module of the departmental Canvas sites by adding and revising pertinent documents, schedules, and forms
Assists the Dean in determining transfer equivalencies for transcript evaluation and course articulation
Attends relevant division, campus, and college meetings
Assists in conducting regular departmental meetings
Holds regular office hours two weeks before classes begin
Conducts prerequisite verification and provides registration overrides
Assists in the coordination of dual enrollment classes
Assists in coordinating class coverage when a faculty member is absent
Performs special duties related to departments as assigned by the Dean
Modifies class enrollment caps and availability as directed by the Chair or Dean
Assists in the coordination and administration of departmental Exit Exam
Serves as Chair in the absence of the Chair.
August 2015-January 2017
Adjunct Coordinator, Delgado Community College, New Orleans, LA
Advise new adjunct faculty on English Department policies and academic standards
Observe new and returning adjuncts at least once during the academic year and provide mentoring
Review adjuncts' syllabi, assignments, and graded papers for alignment with Departmental standards
Complete yearly performance evaluations for adjunct faculty
Assist Department Chair with student registration and upkeep of the Department's website
Teach a 3/3 course load or equivalent per academic year
Maintain additional faculty responsibilities listed below
August 2011 - Present
Assistant Professor of English, Delgado Community College, New Orleans, LA
2014-2016, serve as the English 101 Committee Chair
2015-16, Provide professional development workshops for Department Faculty
2014-15, Developed new curriculum in preparation for the elimination of Departmental Exit Exam
2013-15, Created grading standards rubric for English 101
Fall 2014, served as Chair for the Standards Alignment Review Committee (SARC), which reviewed faculty grading practices to ensure Department-wide consistency and fairness
Teach a 5/5 course load or equivalent per academic year
Design and implement curriculum within the parameters of the DCC English Department's requirements for all courses taught
English 061: Developmental Composition I
English 062: Developmental Composition II
English 062-English 101 Concurrent Enrollment (6 credit hours)
ENRE 110: English Composition I for Non-Native Speakers (6 credit hours)
English 101: College Composition I: Oh, The Humanity! (traditional & online 8-week instruction)
English 102: College Composition II: Posthuman Reflections (traditional & online, 15-week & 8-week instruction)
English 206: Poetry and Drama (online 15-week instruction)
English 212: American Literature II: 1865 to the Present (online 15-week instruction)
English 231: World Literature I: The Beginnings until 1600
English 251: Creative Writing
Create course content using the learning management systems Blackboard and Canvas
Serve on various committees including the Developmental Committee (2012-2014), Images Literary Magazine Committee (2013-2014), Online Teaching Committee (2012-Present), English 101 Committee (2013-Present)
Advise students during the registration process
Fall 2010
Adjunct writing instructor, University of La Verne, La Verne, CA
Taught one section of Writing 110: College Writing A and two sections of Writing 111: College Writing B
Developed course syllabi and implemented curriculum for all classes taught
Provided students with constructive feedback on their writing and in one-on-one conferences
2008-2010
Adjunct Lecturer, University Writing Program, U.C. Riverside, CA
Taught two sections of English 4: Basic English Writing, three sections of English 1A: Beginning Composition, three sections of English 1B: Intermediate Composition, and two sections of English 1C: Applied Intermediate Composition
Developed course syllabi within the parameters of the University Writing Program's curriculum requirements for all courses taught
Provided students with constructive feedback on their writing and in one-on-one conferences
2004-2005
Adjunct Instructor of English, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
Taught three sections of College Writing & Rhetoric and one section of Creative Writing
Developed course syllabi and writing assignments for all courses taught
Provided students with constructive feedback on their writing and in one-on-one conferences
2004-2005
Adjunct Instructor of English, University of New Orleans, LA
Taught five sections of developmental and college-level writing
Provided students with constructive feedback on their writing and in one-on-one conferences
Assessed student writing for placement examinations
Participated in faculty and grading calibration meetings
2001-2004
Teaching Assistant, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID
Taught three sections of Introduction to College Writing, six sections of College Writing & Rhetoric, and one section of Introduction to Poetry Writing
Developed syllabi and course websites
Provided students with constructive feedback on their writing and in one-on-one conferences
Relevant Experience
Spring 2022
CO-EDITOR & DESIGNER of the PARADE AT HOME, The Book Project, LLC
Collect and edit submissions
Design book layout
Collaborate to establish the business The Book Project, LLC, with the intention of creating and publishing additional books in the future
Spring 2015-2021
Co-Founder & Poetry Editor, the Turnip Truck(s): An im-possible publication
Recommend work from emerging and established writers, mostly poets
Correspond with writers at the request of the chief editor
Write promotional copy for online and social media dissemination
Copy edit promotional materials and print issues
September 2009-June 2011
associate editor of poetry, connotation press
Read poetry submissions and correspond with writers regarding their submissions
Conducted written interviews with poets of my selection
Wrote a monthly blog introducing poets selected for publication
Served as assistant to the Director on Connotation Press Production's electronic press kit for the independent movie A Thousand Cuts, produced by Wonder Star Productions (2010)
Provided creative consultation
Organized and coordinated audio and video files
Assisted the Director of Photography as needed
Served as liaison between ATC cast and crew and the Connotation Press Production team
April 2007-september 2008
publications coordinator, u.c.R. extension center, riverside, ca
Organized and edited work associated with the production and dispersal of print and electronic publications and marketing materials, including brochures, flyers, posters, informational handouts, print ads for newspapers and magazines, and electronic media such as webpages, email, and newsletters
Coordinated with designers, writers, and other Marketing & Publications and Extension programs development staff to finalize promotional pieces; confirmed promotional pieces were consistent with the image, branding, and message of UCR Extension; implemented changes and corrections; ensured accuracy and quality while meeting stringent deadlines
Wrote copy and rewrote poorly written copy for marketing materials outlined above
Acted as Managing Editor of the UCR Extension quarterly catalog, which involved proofread, editing, rewriting course proposals, including academic descriptions; coordinating and following through with academic departments to ensure accuracy of information and that deadlines were met
Performed production tasks as needed at times of peak workloads, which included producing proofs and making corrections, creating simple flyers, developing a simple graphic design, and performing layout
Acted as Travel Coordinator for the Department by organizing and submitting appropriate paperwork for travel expense reimbursement
April-June 2007
Freelance Correspondent, The Sun Newspaper, San Bernardino, CA
Wrote community news stories based on local and current events
Photographed content relevant to story assignments
January-December 2006
Instructor, Language Arts & Literature, Muslim Academy, Gretna, LA
Taught one hour of Literature (Reading) and one hour of Language Arts (Grammar & Writing) per weekday to 8th grade students
Taught one hour of Literature (Reading) and one hour of Language Arts (Grammar & Writing) per weekday to 9th grade students
Provided additional guidance and support to students as necessary
Responsible for meeting curriculum requirements put forth by the State of Louisiana
Self-started a student-run newsletter and helped pioneer the Student Government Council
Publications
fiction
"coming to." Mosaic Art & Literary Journal. U.C. Riverside, California, 2000. pp. 54-55
interviews (poetic craft)
Connotation Press, www.connotationpress.com.
"Ellen Bryant Voigt on the Making of Poems." Fugue. Winter 2003-04, pp. 36-49
nonfiction
"Star Light, Star Blight: On Celebrities, Money & the Value of Life in Post-K New Orleans" NOLAFugees.com.
April 2007
"Hanging with the Spur Posse: Celibacy and the Wisdom of 50 Cent," published in Year Zero: A Year of
Reporting from Post-Katrina New Orleans, NOLAFugees Press, 2006. Reprinted in 2008.
poetry
"On Coition of Hemisected Man and Woman"
"To the Great Unlistening No One Called the World, I Say"
"The Day Before," "End of the Affair," "Being Young": Claypalm Review, v.1 n.2, pp. 37-40
reviews
"Michael Klein's then, we were still living." Poetry. Connotation Press. connotationpress.com, Issue IV,
Volume II, Nov. 2010
"Desire: A Film by Julie Gustafson and the Teenage Girls Documentary Project." NOLAFugees.com, Oct. 2006
"Chimera." The Literary Magazine Review. Spring 2006, pp. 10-15
"The Greensboro Review." The Literary Magazine Review. Winter 2005-06, pp. 21-27