Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
The University of Pittsburgh
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Nonfiction, 2008
• President and co-creator of Creative Nonfiction Society
• Editor of The Creative Nonfiction Survival Guide, 2007 Edition
Master's Certificate in Women's Studies, 2008
• Relevant coursework in Masculinities Studies, Writing Gender
Master's Certificate in Teaching Composition, 2008
• Relevant coursework with Dave Bartholomae, Jim Jeitz, and Jean Carr
The Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Arts in English, 2003
• Honor's (With Distinction) Thesis: Factory Girl, a memoir. Toby Thompson, advisor
The University of Exeter
Junior Year Abroad, 2001
The University of Pittsburgh
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Nonfiction, 2008
• President and co-creator of Creative Nonfiction Society
• Editor of The Creative Nonfiction Survival Guide, 2007 Edition
Master's Certificate in Women's Studies, 2008
• Relevant coursework in Masculinities Studies, Writing Gender
Master's Certificate in Teaching Composition, 2008
• Relevant coursework with Dave Bartholomae, Jim Jeitz, and Jean Carr
The Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Arts in English, 2003
• Honor's (With Distinction) Thesis: Factory Girl, a memoir. Toby Thompson, advisor
The University of Exeter
Junior Year Abroad, 2001
TEACHING/TUTORING EXPERIENCE
Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online, 2009 to Present
• Instructor for Composition courses
University of Pittsburgh, 2008 to Present
• Instructor for Seminar in Composition courses
Osher Institute for Lifelong Learning, 2008 to Present
• Instructor for Reading Gender, Food Literature courses
Allegheny Intermediate Unit Gifted Education Apprenticeship Program, 2006 to 2008
• Instructor for High School Memoir Writing course
Academic Support Services for Student Athletes, 2005 to 2008
• Graduate Student Assistant: Writing and Composition Tutor
Western Pennsylvania Writing Project Young Writers' Institute, 2006
• Teaching Fellow for creative writers' course
• Workshop leader for elementary school nonfiction courses
Talent2Talent, 2003
• Resume/job skills tutor for displaced industrial workers
Penn State Writing Center, 2000-2003
• Writing Tutor/Peer Tutor Coordinator
Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online, 2009 to Present
• Instructor for Composition courses
University of Pittsburgh, 2008 to Present
• Instructor for Seminar in Composition courses
Osher Institute for Lifelong Learning, 2008 to Present
• Instructor for Reading Gender, Food Literature courses
Allegheny Intermediate Unit Gifted Education Apprenticeship Program, 2006 to 2008
• Instructor for High School Memoir Writing course
Academic Support Services for Student Athletes, 2005 to 2008
• Graduate Student Assistant: Writing and Composition Tutor
Western Pennsylvania Writing Project Young Writers' Institute, 2006
• Teaching Fellow for creative writers' course
• Workshop leader for elementary school nonfiction courses
Talent2Talent, 2003
• Resume/job skills tutor for displaced industrial workers
Penn State Writing Center, 2000-2003
• Writing Tutor/Peer Tutor Coordinator
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Women's Rugby World Cup, 2006
• Press Correspondent
Journal of Intergenerational Relationships, 2005 to 2006
• Editorial Assistant/Graduate Student Researcher
Rugby Magazine, 2005
• Managing Editor/Feature Writer
Pearson Education, 2004
• Editorial Assistant
• Freelance copyeditor
Hypatia: A Journal of Feminist Philosophy, 2003
• Editorial Assistant
Women's Rugby World Cup, 2006
• Press Correspondent
Journal of Intergenerational Relationships, 2005 to 2006
• Editorial Assistant/Graduate Student Researcher
Rugby Magazine, 2005
• Managing Editor/Feature Writer
Pearson Education, 2004
• Editorial Assistant
• Freelance copyeditor
Hypatia: A Journal of Feminist Philosophy, 2003
• Editorial Assistant
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
"How to Continue Making Money as a Writer in an Economic Downturn." Joint presentation with Lisa Lieberman, Patsy Eagan, and Laurel Saville. Association of Writers and Writing Programs, April 2010.
Introduction to Keynote Address. NCPTW, October 2007.
“Peer Tutors as Peer Leaders: Undergraduate Administration of Undergraduate Writing Centers.” Joint presentation with Soma Kedia and Jess Lackey. NCPTW/MWCA, October 2002.
"How to Continue Making Money as a Writer in an Economic Downturn." Joint presentation with Lisa Lieberman, Patsy Eagan, and Laurel Saville. Association of Writers and Writing Programs, April 2010.
Introduction to Keynote Address. NCPTW, October 2007.
“Peer Tutors as Peer Leaders: Undergraduate Administration of Undergraduate Writing Centers.” Joint presentation with Soma Kedia and Jess Lackey. NCPTW/MWCA, October 2002.
COMMUNITY/PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
Member of the National Book Critics Circle, 2007-Present
Coach, Allegheny Rugby Union U23 All Star Team, 2009-Present
Player/Media Relations Officer/Match Secretary, Pittsburgh Angels Rugby Football Club, 2005-Present
Coach, Morris Girls’ U-19 Rugby Program, Spring 2005
USA Rugby Level 2 Certified Coach, 2005-Present
Positive Coaching Alliance Certified Double Goal Coach, 2005
Player/Treasurer, Morris Women’s Rugby Football Club, 2003–2005
Player, University of Exeter Women’s Rugby Football Club, 2001
Player, Penn State University Women’s Rugby Football Club 1999–2003
Member of the National Book Critics Circle, 2007-Present
Coach, Allegheny Rugby Union U23 All Star Team, 2009-Present
Player/Media Relations Officer/Match Secretary, Pittsburgh Angels Rugby Football Club, 2005-Present
Coach, Morris Girls’ U-19 Rugby Program, Spring 2005
USA Rugby Level 2 Certified Coach, 2005-Present
Positive Coaching Alliance Certified Double Goal Coach, 2005
Player/Treasurer, Morris Women’s Rugby Football Club, 2003–2005
Player, University of Exeter Women’s Rugby Football Club, 2001
Player, Penn State University Women’s Rugby Football Club 1999–2003
