Where Communication Became Craft
Education & Academic Work
B.A. Mass Communications & Writing (2015)
M.A. Rhetoric & Composition (2017)
My academic path was shaped by a passion for clear communication and empowering others to find their voice. From rhetoric to journalism to instructional design, everything I studied was grounded in one goal: making ideas land—and helping people grow.
Publications, Projects & Rhetorical Craft
Writer | Editor | Designer
Whether it was editing the Kaleidoscope multicultural literary journal, co-creating infographics for the SCSU Research Colloquium, or publishing pieces in the University Chronicle, I honed my craft of message-making across formats and audiences. My graduate coursework focused on digital rhetoric and communication strategy—equipping me to bridge classic rhetorical theory with modern business communication.
Projects included:
Designing two editions of Kaleidoscope from theme to layout
Writing over 100 published articles spanning journalism, satire, and reporting
Voiceover work and podcast production
Cross-department collaboration to create training materials, grant proposals, and outreach assets
Teaching, Mentorship & Writing Center Leadership
Assistant Director, Writing Centers | Graduate Teaching Assistant
2013–2017
I spent four years working in the Writing Centers at SCSU, eventually serving as Assistant Director. I trained dozens of consultants in peer tutoring practices, managed writing center resources, and led workshops on everything from grammar to graduate-level research. I also taught and mentored small groups of at-risk students in first-year composition, balancing empathy with accountability to help them gain confidence in their writing.
As Director of the Writing Center tech team, I also oversaw multimedia production of writing how-to’s, directed internal communications, and created presentations for classrooms, furthering the center’s mission of supporting writers across academic disciplines and ethnic backgrounds.
Responsibilities
Managed day-to-day operations of the writing center, including scheduling, peer tutor supervision, and reporting on usage trends and student outcomes.
Trained and mentored undergraduate and graduate writing consultants in best practices for one-on-one instruction, rhetorical analysis, and inclusive pedagogy.
Developed training materials and facilitated professional development workshops on topics such as feedback strategies, academic integrity, and genre awareness.
Partnered with faculty across departments to integrate writing support into curriculum, expanding the center’s reach and relevance across disciplines.
Spearheaded outreach initiatives to increase student engagement, including classroom visits, resource development, and collaborative programming with campus partners.
Taught undergraduate writing courses with a focus on audience awareness, critical thinking, and persuasive communication, tailoring instruction to meet diverse student needs.
Conducted graduate-level research on rhetoric, ideology, and the construction of meaning in public discourse—exploring how language shapes belief and identity.
Led writing center initiatives to coach students and faculty across disciplines, improving writing clarity and structure through one-on-one consultations.
Designed and implemented workshops on writing, research methods, and digital literacy, fostering student engagement and academic growth.
Collaborated with faculty on curriculum development, assessment strategies, and pedagogical innovation to enhance learning outcomes across the English department.
