PATRICK LOVE 809 S 9th St Lafayette, IN 47905 248.346.8992 patlove369@gmail.

ail.com @patlove369 EDUCATION Master of Arts, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Expected May 2014

Bachelor of Arts, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI May 2010 Major: English Minors: Political Science, World Literature Major GPA: 3.76 Overall GPA: 3.35 Dean's List: 5 Semesters Coursework Highlights Composition Theory Seminar Tutoring in Secondary Settings Readings in Graphic Narratives

COMPOSITION INTRUCTION AND TUTORING EXPERIENCE English 106 Instructor, English Department Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Aug 2012-Present Teach First Year Composition from the Writing About Writing approach, emphasizing writing as an entity that shapes disciplines, in addition to a medium of communication, through exposure to composition field texts Craft syllabus, assignments, and daily assignments to build and reinforce awareness of rhetorical concepts and practices in writing students already perform and in writing practices they learn Build class around preparing students for digital composing and entering professional work environments through regular submission of assignments in digital mediums and frequent group work assignments Design assignments asking students to collect data and analyze their literacy habits, conduct professional interviews and narrativize others literacy, and film short documentaries on local discourse communities Professionalize students by emphasizing critical rhetorical approaches to completing assignments, training them to seek creative solutions to problems, and coaching them to ask productive questions Prepare students to work in digital environments and write for digital audiences by incorporating a variety of digital assignments like blogging, discussion forum posts, and Youtube video production Learning Specialist, Daytona State College-University of Central Florida Writing Center Daytona State College, Daytona Beach, FL Sep 2010-Jul 2012 Hired as full-time Professional Tutor as part of four-person team charged with establishing writing center; codeveloped baseline policies, practices, and pedagogies for centers fall 2010 opening and continued to help assess and reevaluate those elements in weekly staff meetings. Promoted to Learning Specialist in 10 months Tutored Daytona State College and University of Central Florida students, faculty, and staff, including students with special cognitive and physical needs, first-generation college students, non-traditional students, and students who speak English as a second language, both virtually and face-to-face Co-authored Writing Center Learning Specialist Manual with fellow professional Learning Specialists Served on professional Enrollment Development Committee and Library Website Committee, taking part in decision making on campus enrollment and Library department website design Contributed to SACS Quality Enhancement Program document, researching college policies and procedures and narrativizing them according to SACS accreditation style conventions Developed physical and digital learning materials, including thesis statement development tips, strategies for narrowing research topics, YouTube tutorials for APA format, and ADA accessible variants of each Established Writing Center social media presence via Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube and maintained Centers website with OU Campus platform Partnered with other departments (library, academic skills center, etc.), to produce joint-use materials Taught from collaborative, process-oriented pedagogy, working with client writing on a top-down basis to address global issues over local in attempt to bolster writers overall rhetorical prowess and writing ability Tutored undergraduates, graduates, faculty, and staff, as individuals and in groups, to apply rhetorical strategies in projects from many disciplines, including research papers ranging from first-year writing courses to advanced writing intensive classes in nursing, business, engineering, economics, math, education, and others Helped clients improve their writing and communication in numerous genres including memos, business reports, theses, dissertations, abstracts, grants, technical manuals, poems, short stories, novels, speeches, outlines, grade appeals, scholarship essays, resumes, cover letters, personal statements, and query letters

COMPOSITION INTRUCTION AND TUTORING EXPERIENCE (Continued) Assistant Director/Writing Consultant, Writing Center Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI Jan 2009-Aug 2010 Worked 15 hours weekly in university writing center; hired initially as consultant to teach individuals and student groups about writing; was promoted after second semester to help train new consultants Tutored wide variety of students, including students with special cognitive and physical needs, first-generation college students, non-traditional students and students who speak English as a second language Set consultation agendas, provided insights based on student needs, and verified student learning Taught undergraduate and graduate students to apply rhetorical strategies in works from many disciplines and helped students improve their writing in numerous genres including lab reports, engineering reports, surveys, theses, dissertations, conference talks, resumes, cover letters and personal statements Collaborated with Center director to develop and co-teach resume unit in TRiO Student Support Program college/career exploration class; meet students one-to-one to reinforce writing insights and discuss revisions Served as liaison between developmental writing instructors and Writing Studio, program that brings Writing Center consultants and pedagogy into University's developmental writing classes each week Developed and offered in-class presentations to faculty and students encouraging better understanding of Writing Center; promoted Writing Center to 1500+ new students and guardians during summer orientation Worked with Center director and other assistant director to plan and facilitate weekly staff meetings, training sessions for new and returning consultants, and training for student receptionists Completed University's HSIRB training to assist the director with outcomes-based assessment of Center's work Attended weekly meetings to enhance tutoring abilities; training topics covered working with non-native speakers of English, responding to non-verbal communications, helping returning adult writers, etc. Group Leader, Upward Bound Program, Kalamazoo, MI Jun 2010-Jul 2010 Worked 8-10 hours daily mentoring and teaching "Writing and Academic Essentials" course during six-week Upward Bound Summer Component mentoring to 50 high school first-generation college bound students Developed and facilitated class and general group activity lesson plans; reviewed daily writing assignments Created and taught original multi-genre academic success lessons explaining note-taking and information synthesis using music, rhetorical analysis using comic books, and grammar instruction using advertisements Attended Division of Multicultural Affairs training program and communicated with Upward Bound Assistant Director and other group leaders/instructors to manage student motivation and behavioral issues Co-facilitated annual cultural trip to major city sharing, with 6 others, responsibility for 50 students' safety, engagement, and learning during travel to and tour of Boston; responsible for 10-student cohort entire trip Writing Instructor, Department of English Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI Sep 2008-Dec 2009 Was selected through highly competitive process to teach at-risk, first-year college students in developmental writing class, "English 1000: The Writing Process," for two fall semesters Was mentored by Dr. Jon Bush via 3-credit graduate-level course to develop and deliver lessons that met course goals of helping students use process writing and revision and to share teaching space with tutors Was fully responsible for developing and implementing all lesson plans, handling all class management issues, responding to drafts and papers, and assigning mid-term and final grades in 4-credit course Taught with place-based pedagogy, anchoring student activities and assignments in class, university, and surrounding community to connect students to University and motivate positive academic and life choices Devised activities to help students understand instructors' disdain for some Internet sources (Wikipedia), ways to use computerized tools (spell check, Google Scholar, etc.) wisely, and ways to critique e-sources Worked closely with tutors helping my students in Writing Studio, class time designed to encourage student understanding and use of Writing Center assistance; shared purposes of each unit with my students' tutors Assessed student learning via portfolios; offered extensive daily assignment and process draft feedback and mid-term reality check to ensure students were always aware of class standing and growth possibilities Collaborated with program administrators to create assessment survey of Writing Studio; facilitated survey distribution; compiled results indicating Writing Studio effectiveness and opportunities for improvement Attended weekly instructor meetings and mentoring sessions to build upon teaching techniques

COMPOSITION INTRUCTION AND TUTORING EXPERIENCE (Continued) Mentor, Mattawan High School Writing Center, Mattawan, MI Sep 2009-Dec 2009 Assisted Mattawan High School Writing Center Director with planning for Center's first year Trained high school consultants, in one-on-one and groups, to help their peers understand and apply rhetorical techniques to wide array of genres (research papers, scholarship essays, lab reports, etc.) Taught consultants how to use rhetorical analysis to determine stylistic needs of assignments new to them Served as liaison between Western Michigan's and Mattawan's centers; collaborated with directors of both centers to surface high school consultants' fears and develop training activities to lessen those fears Built high school tutors confidence by having them tutor college-level writing center consultants, encompassing setting tutoring agenda, discussing issues in drafts, and helping determine goals for revision PUBLICATIONS MLA Format Setup in LibreOffice 3.4. DSCWritingCenter. Youtube, January 2012 APA Format Setup in Word 2010 UPDATED. DSCWritingCenter. Youtube, September 2011 "Lessons in Graphica." With Meghan Dykema, Kim Ballard, and Dan Kenzie. Classroom Notes Plus, April 2011 PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS International/National Conferences How Hard Can This Be?: One Educators Journey to Create Accessible, Straightforward Digital Handouts. Conference on College Composition and Communication Computer Connection. St. Louis, MO, Mar 2012 "Helping Writers With X: Why & How." With Kim Ballard, Dan Kenzie, and Helena Witzke. International Writing Centers Association Conference, Baltimore, MD, Nov 2010 "The Beat Goes On: Three Generations of Tutor Trainers Examine Writing Center Trust Strategies and Legacies." With Muriel Harris, Kim Ballard, and Meghan Dykema. European Writing Centers Association, Paris, France, May 2010 "Flexible Consistency: Ethical Issues in the Writing Center." With Jason Elkins, Meghan Dykema, and Laura Citino. European Writing Centers Association, Paris, France, May 2010 "Sexual Anonymity in Cooper's Lipshitz 6 or Two Angry Blondes." Sigma Tau Delta International Convention, St. Louis, MO. Mar 2010 "Peer Payback: A University and High School Writing Center Collaborate." With Meghan Dykema. National Council of Teachers of English Conference, Philadelphia, PA, Nov 2009 "The War for Control of Thought Production in The Infernal Desire Machines of Doctor Hoffman." Sigma Tau Delta International Convention, Minneapolis, MN, Mar 2009 "A Composition Perspective: Using Graphic Novels to Teach Writing." With Kim Ballard, Meghan Dykema, and Dan Kenzie. Graphica in Education Conference, New York, NY, Jan 2009 "Societal Norms Explored in Apocalypse Now." Sigma Tau Delta International Convention, Louisville, KY, Mar 2008 Regional & State Conferences How Do I Write This?: Exploring Computer Literacy versus Composition Instruction. With Chris Gebhardt. Southeast Writing Center Association Conference, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY, Feb 2012 "What You Bring and What You Take: Classroom Teachers in the Writing Center." East Central Writing Center Association Conference, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, Apr 2009 "Precious Metals in The Golden Compass." Sigma Tau Delta Midwest Regional Conference, Columbia, MO, Nov 2008

Regional & State Conferences (Continued) "Under One Roof." With Mercedes Clement and Diane Curtice. Association of Florida Colleges Conference, Naples, FL, Oct 2011 "Under One Roof." With Mercedes Clement, Michelle McCraney, Rob Saum, Rebecca Block, Terrie Greenbaum, and John Chrisman. Florida Library Association Conference, Orlando, FL, May 2011 "No, Really, You Are Writers." With Kim Ballard, Meghan Dykema, and April Bryan. Michigan College Access Program and Personnel Student Leadership Summit, Kalamazoo, MI, Feb 2010 "Getting Past the Age Gap: Achieving Mutual Authority in Consultations with Returning Adult Students." With Meghan Dykema, Jill Archie, and April Bryan. Michigan Writing Centers Association Conference, Oakland University, MI, Oct 2009 Local Conferences "Rhetoric Under the Radar: The Relevance of Writing Across the Curriculum." With Rebecca Block, Chris Gebhardt, John Chrisman, and Jason DiGioia. Academic Excellence Symposium, Daytona Beach, FL, Apr 2011 Simulation and Simulacra in Ghost in the Shell. English Studies Conference, Kalamazoo, MI, Nov 2009 Sexual Anonymity in Coopers Lipshitz 6 or Two Angry Blondes. English Studies Conference, Kalamazoo, MI, Nov 2009 Your Writing Inventory. With Jon Bush. Western Prep, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI, Aug 2009 Gender Simulacra and Symbolic Representation. English Studies Conference, Kalamazoo, MI, Apr 2009 Atrophy and Redemption in Shakespeares 18th Sonnet. English Writing Conference, Kalamazoo, MI, Apr 2008 Awakenings and Escapism in 'Suzanne Takes You Down.' English Writing Conference, Kalamazoo, MI, Nov 2007 Societal Norms Explored in Apocalypse Now. English Writing Conference, Kalamazoo, MI, Nov 2006 ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS President, Alpha Nu Pi Chapter, Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society: Promoted English honors society on campus, recruited new members, co-led executive board meetings, organized fundraisers and networking opportunities, and coordinated events with faculty, students and Kalamazoo community members. Facilitated proposal writing workshops to encourage members to submit work to Sigma Tau Delta conferences and secure travel support when possible. Supervised selection of honorary faculty members. May 2008-May 2010 Co-Chair, English Studies Conference, Western Michigan University: Co-facilitated conference showcasing scholarly and creative writing of 50+ undergraduate and graduate students. Supervised conference committee, managed submission process, co-organized conference schedule, solicited faculty chairs for panels, and responded to all submissions. Devised and led workshops that helped students translate course papers into conference presentations to encourage student submissions and ensure quality of presentations. Apr 2009, Nov 2009, Apr 2010 Executive Board Member, East Central Writing Centers Association: Appointed as one of two student members of writing center organization board to help Western Michigan University Writing Center director organize associations 2011 conference. Helped determine conference focus on assessment and draft Call for Proposals AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS Writing Center Development Fund Travel Grant WMU Center for Academic Success Programs Sigma Tau Delta Award, WMU Department of English English 1000 Teaching Excellence Award, WMU Department of English Michigan Merit Scholarship ($3,000), State of Michigan

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