My Philosophy...
I understand teaching as a goal central to the study of rhetoric and composition and prioritize the following in my practice:
Process Over Product
I assist students throughout the writing process. From the early stages of idea development (invention), we can work together to develop an enduring practice for the process of writing, rather than merely polishing a product.
Genre Awareness
Writing is adaptable: it changes to meet the needs of its readers. Through insight into how different genres are constructed and their reasons for incorporating specific features, I believe students are better prepared to engage diverse writing endeavors.
Writing Across Contexts
Writing lives in business proposals, in community newsletters, LinkedIn profiles, news articles, speeches, data dashboards, literature, and beyond. As a required course for students in all majors, composition should make explicit connections between assignments and writing required in future classes and workplaces.
Teaching Statement
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