Hometown: Ames, IA
Academic and Iowa State Background:
- M.A. Applied Linguistics/Teaching English as a Second Language, Iowa State University
- B.A. French & International Studies, University of Iowa
- Research focuses on understanding the structure of academic genres that lead to more successful teaching and student engagement in academic discourse
Role as a McNair Program Staff: Writing consultant for McNair Scholars, helping them to develop more effective writing skills for application cover letters, statements of purpose and summer research experiences in prepartion for graduate school.
Good to Know: I am very interested in how written feedback can help students develop their writing. In my work with the McNair Scholars, I work to merge these two interests to support students' writing development so they maintain agency of their ideas while still making sure their writing fits the expectations of the statement of purpose. I love being able to give a critical (but kind) reader's perspective to help students think carefully about how they structure their arguments.
Favorite Food: Dumplings
Hashtag: #kindnessalways #radicalempathy
Areas of Responsibility:
- UST 301/302
- REU and graduate school application writing support (statement of purpose, CV, diversity statement)
- Poster and oral presentation support