CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Communication, University of Memphis, Graduation expected May 2026.
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MA in Communication Studies, University of South Dakota, May 2022.
Master’s Thesis: The Inclusion of Rape and Other Non-Consensual Sexual Acts in Self-Insert Fanfiction
BA, in Communication (emphasis in digital media, graphic design, journalism, and public relations) and Creative Writing, Minor in English, Waldorf University, May 2020.
Honor’s Thesis: Cells—Unlocking the Mind’s Prisoners (Creative Writing and Graphic Design)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Department of Communication and Film
University of Memphis
August 2022 to present
Instructor of record for two three-credit undergraduate sections of COMM 2381: Oral Communication. There are 27 students enrolled in each section.
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Writing and Speaking Consultant
The Center for Writing and Communication
University of Memphis
August 2022 to present
Conduct one-on-one tutoring sessions with undergraduate and graduate students.
Simultaneously identify and correct grammatical errors in writing.
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Teacher
Institute of Reading Development
May to July 2022
Taught 15 online sections of weekly reading classes. There were approximately 15 students enrolled in each section, and the student ages ranged from preschool to 8th grade.
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
Department of Communication Studies
University of South Dakota
August 2020 to May 2022
Instructor of record for three three-credit undergraduate sections of CMST 101: Fundamentals of Communication. There were 22 students enrolled in each section.
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TRiO Supplemental Instructor
TRiO & Communication Studies
University of South Dakota
January to May 2021
Provide support to underserved TRiO students outside of class to ensure their success in CMST 101
OTHER EMPLOYMENT
Education Innovation Intern
Mayo Clinic Education Innovation
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
June to August 2018 & May 2019 to April 2020
Designed and created assets for print and online marketing
Created infographics and promotional campaigns for GIBLIB
Podcasting assistant for Mayo Clinic Talks
Assisted with surgical video capture in the operating room
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Student Aide
Honors, English & Creative Writing Department
Waldorf University
August 2016 to December 2018
Assisted and acted as a teaching assistant for Honors and English department professors
INVITED PRESENTATIONS
Working with Graphic Design Clients: A Classroom Guest Lecture requested by Gary Larson for MCOM 456/556: Multimedia Design/Development
The University of South Dakota
November 2021
Global Health in Relation to Medical Anthropology: A Classroom Guest Lecture requested by Dr. Saige Kelmelis for ANTH 492/592: Medical Anthropology
The University of South Dakota
April 2021
The Dark Side and Bright Side of Narcissism: A Classroom Guest Lecture requested by Dr. Leah Seurer for
SPCM 492/592: Dark Side of Personal Relationships
The University of South Dakota
February 2021
SPECIAL HONORS AND RECOGNITIONS
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Second Place Winner
University of South Dakota, 2022
Department Nominee for the Graduate Excellence in Teaching Award
University of South Dakota, 2021, 2020
Graduate Research and Creative Scholarship Grant Recipient
University of South Dakota, 2021
Friend of TRiO Award
University of South Dakota TRiO, 2021
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
The Inclusion of Rape and Other Non-Consensual Sexual Acts in Self-Insert Fanfiction
IdeaFest, University of South Dakota, April 2022
GIFT: Speed Conversing as a Means to Enrich Dialogue and Reduce Communication Apprehension
Central States Communication Association
2022 Annual Convention, April 2022
The Inclusion of Rape and Other Non-Consensual Sexual Acts in Self-Insert Fanfiction
Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies Conference
University of South Dakota, March 2022
Preliminary Findings: The Inclusion of Rape and Other Non-Consensual Sexual Acts in Self-Insert Fanfiction
No Limits: Student Research Conference
University of Nebraska Lincoln, March 2022
Preliminary Findings in a Qualitative Study Exploring the Mental Health of USD Students During COVID-19
The Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Consortium Conference
University of South Dakota, April 2021
Protect the Pack: Evaluating the Mental Health of USD Undergraduate Students During COVID-19
IdeaFest, University of South Dakota, March 2021
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Selected readings from Cells: Unlocking the Mind’s Prisoners
Alpha Chi National College Honor Society National Convention
Virtual Conference, April 2020
How to Write Nonfiction with Tact
Alpha Chi National College Honor Society National Convention
Portland, Oregon, April 2018
LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEERING
Coyote Business Consulting Group
University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota
2021 to 2022
President’s Senior Leadership Institute Member
University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota
2021 to 2022
Chapter President of the Alpha Chi National College Honor Society
Waldorf University, Forest City, Iowa
2018-2020
Chapter President & Regional Representative of Rotaract Community Service Club
Waldorf University, Forest City, Iowa
2019-2020
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Warrior Women in Leadership Scholar
Waldorf University, Forest City, Iowa
2016-2020
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS
Alpha Chi National Honor Society
2017 to present
Beta Beta Beta (Tri-Beta) Biological Honor Society Associate Membership
2019 to present