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Curriculum Vitae
21 February 2011
CURRICULUM VITAE
Jennifer S. Anderson
PERSONAL DATA
Michigan
FORMAL EDUCATION
M.A./2010 Central Michigan University, English Language and Literature Creative Writing Concentration
Creative Thesis: “Beyond Starched Shirts and Saris,”
book of poetry
Directed by: Jeffrey Bean
Committee members: Robert Fanning, Susan A. Schiller
B.A./2007 Alma College, English and Organizational Communication
Creative Thesis: “Eleven Principles of Transcended Herstory,” book of poetry and nonfiction essays
Directed by: Robert Vivian and William Palmer
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
Spring 2011 Part-Time Instructor, Composition (ENG 222, 1 section), Mid Michigan Community College
Spring 2011 Full-Time Instructor, Composition (ENG 201, 3 sections; ENG 101, 1 section), Central Michigan University
Fall 2010 Full-Time Instructor, Composition (ENG 101, 3 sections; ENG 201, 1 section), Central Michigan University
Spring 2010 Part-Time Instructor, Composition (ENG 101, 2 sections), Central Michigan University
Fall 2009 Part-Time Instructor, Composition (ENG 101, 2 sections), Central Michigan University
2008-2009 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Writing Center, Central Michigan University
2008 Summer Instructor, 9th-12th grade, ACT prep grammar, literature, and reading, Upward Bound Program, Central Michigan University
2008 Substitute Teacher, K-12, Tawas and Whittemore Schools, MI
2005-2007 Resident Assistant, Alma College, Alma, MI
SERVICE AND SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
2010 Peer Reviewer, Postcolonial Text, “"Dreaming India as a Nation:
A Study of Karnads The Dreams of Tipu Sultan," Chitra Sankaran
2009-2010 Writing Circle, Social Chair, Central Michigan University
2009-2010 CMUCWI Fundraising Committee, Central Michigan University
2009 Diwali 2009 Indian Celebration Night, co-host, Central Michigan University
2008-2009 Graduate Student Advisory Board, Central Michigan University
2008-2009 English Department Conference Committee, Central Michigan University
2007 Alma Leadership Alliance, Alma College, MI
2006-2007 Alma College Union Board, Alma College, MI
Alma College Food Committee, Alma College, MI
Vegetarian Task Force, Alma College, MI
Alma Anonymous Peer Education Group, Alma College, MI
2003-2007 Residence Hall Association, Alma College, MI
2004-2007 “Lilly Project” Reading and Critical Discussion Group, Alma College, MI
2003-2004 Student Congress, Alma College, MI
EDITORIAL ACTIVITIES
2009-2010 Editor-in-Chief, Temenos, Central Michigan University
2008-2009 Nonfiction Editor, Temenos, Central Michigan University
2007 Contract Editor, Learning By Grace, Philadelphia, PA
2005-2007 Section Editor, Columnist, and Writer, Almanian Newspaper – Alma, MI
2006 Editorial Intern, Quirk Books, Philadelphia, PA
PUBLICATIONS, PROJECTS/READINGS, PRESENTATIONS, AND FUNDED GRANTS
Publications-Professional
Anderson, Jennifer (Dec. 2010) Kalpavriksham of Kerala. Kavya Bharati Volume 22
Anderson, Jennifer (Dec. 2010) Holy River. Kavya Bharati Volume 22
Anderson, Jennifer. (Dec. 2010) What My Daughter Will Learn At School. Postcolonial Text, 5 (4).
Anderson, Jennifer. (Dec. 2010) A Man in Love with e-Kerala (India). Postcolonial Text, 5 (4).
Anderson, J. (2008). School Fundraising for Mommies: Empowering Women at all Life Stages. Morrisville, NC: Lulu Enterprises, Inc.
Publications-College/University
2009 “Journaling the Hidden Affections with Uncle’s Inspections: One Week” (creative nonfiction), the Central Review, Central Michigan University, MI
2009 “Midnight Monsoon in Thrissur, Kerala” (poetry), the Central Review, Central Michigan University, MI
2007 “The Breath of a Fly” (creative nonfiction), Pine River Anthology, Alma College, MI
2006 “A Student’s Lecture Notes” (poetry), Offkilter Review, Alma College, MI
Projects
2010 Guest lecturer on rhetoric (Nov. 18), Homeschool Co-op, Methodist Church, Mt. Pleasant, MI
2009 Featured graduate student reader (poet) with author Vievee Francis, Wellspring Literary Series, CMU and Art Reach of Mid Michigan, Mt. Pleasant, MI
2009 Guest author on BalancingAct4Women radio show, Segment title: “Fundraising Secrets,” Mommies Line Radio, Host Lee Bender, PhD
2009 Art in the Park poetry reading, Mt. Pleasant, MI
2008 Graduate student reader, Poetry Workshop campus reading, Central Michigan University
2008 Art in the Park poetry reading, Mt. Pleasant, MI
2006 Developed (as intern) 2008 Daily Calendar: Worst Case Scenario, Chronicle Books, 2007
2006 Wrote Publicity Documents for LifeExcellence, Legacy Publishing Group, LLC, and Millionaire Mom, Plymouth, MI
Conference Presentations (Conducted)
2009 “Sustaining a Writing Center Identity by Creating an Identity-Collage,” East Central Writing Centers Association (ECWCA), Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
2009 “Integrating ESL (English as a Second Language) Assessment for Learning (AfL) into the Writing Center,” ECWCA, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
2008 “The Writing Center as a Metaphor,” MCWCA Bright Ideas Conference, Madonna University, Livonia, MI
2008 “The Value and Advantages of L2 (English as Second Language) Consultants at the Writing Center,” MCWCA Bright Ideas Conference, Madonna University, Livonia, MI
College and University Presentations and Workshops (Conducted)
2010 “Shaping My Writing: Discovery Through Blogging While in India,” Research and Creative Endeavors Exhibition 2010, Central Michigan University, MI
2010 Arranged Marriage, Web Presentation, Oakland Mills Middle School (Heather Richardson), Columbia, MD
2009 India: Arranged Marriage, Dowry, and Identity, ENG 236 (Brooke Harrison, Ph.D.), Central Michigan University
2008, 2009 Study Abroad Scholarship Essay Writing Workshop, Central Michigan University
2008, 2009 Journalism Summary Writing Presentation, Central Michigan University
2008 Business Writing/APA Citation Presentation, Central Michigan University
2007 “Eleven Principles of Transcended Herstory,” Kapp Honor’s Day, Alma College, MI
2007 “Self-Efficacy and the Spiral of Silence: An Examination of Morrison’s Sula, English Seminawesome Presentation, Alma College, MI
Funded Grants
2010 Fall Faculty Development Grant ($400), English Department, CMU
2010 Spring Faculty Development Grant ($400), English Department, CMU
2009 Fall Faculty Development Grant ($400), English Department, CMU
2009 Creative Endeavors Research Grant ($900), Central Michigan University
2008, 2009 Student Presentation Grant (All expenses)-College of Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences, Central Michigan University
Conferences Attended
2010 Festival of Faith and Writing, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI
2009 East Central Writing Centers Association, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
2008 MCWCA Bright Ideas Conference, Madonna University, Livonia, MI
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
2005-Present
Omicron Delta Kappa, Leadership Honor Society
Sigma Tau Delta, International English Honorary
Lambda Pi Eta, International Communication Honorary
AWARDS AND HONORS
2009-2010 John E. Warriner Scholarship, Central Michigan University
2009-2010 Graduate Teaching Assistantship, ENG 101, Central Michigan University
2009 Outstanding Tutor of the Year Nominee, E. Central Writing Centers’ Association
2008-2009 Graduate Assistantship, Writing Center, Central Michigan University
2007 Magna Cum Laude with honors in English, Alma College
2007 Research Paper Award, 2nd place, Alma College
2007 Poetry and Creative Nonfiction Essay Honorable Mention, Alma College
2005 American Business Women’s Association Scholarship
2004 Creative Nonfiction Essay Award, 3rd place, Alma College
2004 American Business Women’s Association Scholarship
SHARED HONORS; STUDENT AND COLLEAGUE ENGAGEMENT
2011 Robert Newby Fund to Support Student Diversity Efforts Award (also including a presentation at Student Research and Creative Endeavors Exhibition), “Still silent: American Sign Language’s fight for recognition,” Student Writer: Nick Royal, Supporting Instructor: Jennifer Anderson (ENG 201)
2011 Letter of Recommendation (Jan.) for past ENG 201 student Brian Jansen to become a Resident Assistant, Central Michigan University
2011 Letter of Recommendation (Jan.) for ENG 101/201 student Kelsey Belco to study abroad, Central Michigan University
2010 Letter of Recommendation (Nov.) for colleague, Jeffrey Bean, to support Excellence in Teaching nomination, Central Michigan University
2010 Letter of Recommendation (Nov.) for ENG 101 student Briana Green to highlight writing and critical thinking skills, Central Michigan University
2010 Letter of Recommendation (Jan.) for prior colleague Willard Korson, Alma College, Residence Hall Director
2010 English Department Composition Award, ENG 101 3rd Place, “Learning English Through Cartoon and Music,” Student Writer: Chao Zhou, Supporting Instructor: Jennifer Anderson
SEMINARS AND TRAINING
2010 Partnering with Nonprofit Organizations in the Classroom, Nancy Hicks, Business Information Systems, Central Michigan University, November 5
2010 ENG 201 Instructional Design Seminar: How to Help Students Learn to Write About Empirical Data, Melinda Kreth, Director of Composition, Central Michigan University, October 29
2010 Teaching What You Don’t Know, Therese Huston, Seattle University, Teleseminar, September 21, Emphasis on Excellence, Inc.
2010 Clickers TurningPoint Training, Brian A. Roberts, Central Michigan University (Faculty Center for Innovative Teaching), August 31
2009 Content Management Systems (CMS) Training, Jesse Earley, Web Developer, IT Department, Central Michigan University
2009 Inviting Collaboration and Response with Google Docs, Troy Hicks, Director of the Chippewa River Writing Project, Central Michigan University
2009 Connect Composition Webinar Training, Shannon Phigee, Participant Code: 5610285, Meeting 556-537-715
2009 IRBNet and CITI Training and Certification, Roop Jayaraman, Central Michigan University
2008 Bloodborne Pathogen and Sexual Harassment Training for Teachers, PCMI West, Iosco ISD, MI
2007 Grantsmanship Seminar; Anita Hartmann, PhD (Director) Research Development; Alma, MI
ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC ENGAGMENTS
2010 Beginning Sign Language course, Instructor Danielle Seybert, Potter’s House Family Workship (15 weeks)
2009 Study Abroad (May and June) Thesis Collaboration with Central Michigan University, Kerala, India
2007 Alma College Alternative Break-Steel Elementary, Philadelphia, PA
2006 Philadelphia Center Semester (Great Lakes Colleges Association), Philadelphia, PA
2005 Spring Term Abroad, Study of the Holocaust, Poland, Czech Republic, and Germany
NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS
2007 Home Finance Specialist, Quicken Loans, Livonia, MI
2007 Contract Editor, Learning By Grace, Philadelphia, PA
2006-2007 Pampered Chef Independent Consultant, MI
2004-2007 Home Detention Worker, Gratiot County Juvenile Court, Ithaca, MI
2006 Marketing Assistant and Ghost Writer, Legacy Publishing LLC, Plymouth, MI
2000-2004 Cashier, Ben Franklin’s, Tawas, MI
CURRICULUM VITAE
Jennifer S. Anderson
PERSONAL DATA
Michigan
FORMAL EDUCATION
M.A./2010 Central Michigan University, English Language and Literature Creative Writing Concentration
Creative Thesis: “Beyond Starched Shirts and Saris,”
book of poetry
Directed by: Jeffrey Bean
Committee members: Robert Fanning, Susan A. Schiller
B.A./2007 Alma College, English and Organizational Communication
Creative Thesis: “Eleven Principles of Transcended Herstory,” book of poetry and nonfiction essays
Directed by: Robert Vivian and William Palmer
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
Spring 2011 Part-Time Instructor, Composition (ENG 222, 1 section), Mid Michigan Community College
Spring 2011 Full-Time Instructor, Composition (ENG 201, 3 sections; ENG 101, 1 section), Central Michigan University
Fall 2010 Full-Time Instructor, Composition (ENG 101, 3 sections; ENG 201, 1 section), Central Michigan University
Spring 2010 Part-Time Instructor, Composition (ENG 101, 2 sections), Central Michigan University
Fall 2009 Part-Time Instructor, Composition (ENG 101, 2 sections), Central Michigan University
2008-2009 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Writing Center, Central Michigan University
2008 Summer Instructor, 9th-12th grade, ACT prep grammar, literature, and reading, Upward Bound Program, Central Michigan University
2008 Substitute Teacher, K-12, Tawas and Whittemore Schools, MI
2005-2007 Resident Assistant, Alma College, Alma, MI
SERVICE AND SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
2010 Peer Reviewer, Postcolonial Text, “"Dreaming India as a Nation:
A Study of Karnads The Dreams of Tipu Sultan," Chitra Sankaran
2009-2010 Writing Circle, Social Chair, Central Michigan University
2009-2010 CMUCWI Fundraising Committee, Central Michigan University
2009 Diwali 2009 Indian Celebration Night, co-host, Central Michigan University
2008-2009 Graduate Student Advisory Board, Central Michigan University
2008-2009 English Department Conference Committee, Central Michigan University
2007 Alma Leadership Alliance, Alma College, MI
2006-2007 Alma College Union Board, Alma College, MI
Alma College Food Committee, Alma College, MI
Vegetarian Task Force, Alma College, MI
Alma Anonymous Peer Education Group, Alma College, MI
2003-2007 Residence Hall Association, Alma College, MI
2004-2007 “Lilly Project” Reading and Critical Discussion Group, Alma College, MI
2003-2004 Student Congress, Alma College, MI
EDITORIAL ACTIVITIES
2009-2010 Editor-in-Chief, Temenos, Central Michigan University
2008-2009 Nonfiction Editor, Temenos, Central Michigan University
2007 Contract Editor, Learning By Grace, Philadelphia, PA
2005-2007 Section Editor, Columnist, and Writer, Almanian Newspaper – Alma, MI
2006 Editorial Intern, Quirk Books, Philadelphia, PA
PUBLICATIONS, PROJECTS/READINGS, PRESENTATIONS, AND FUNDED GRANTS
Publications-Professional
Anderson, Jennifer (Dec. 2010) Kalpavriksham of Kerala. Kavya Bharati Volume 22
Anderson, Jennifer (Dec. 2010) Holy River. Kavya Bharati Volume 22
Anderson, Jennifer. (Dec. 2010) What My Daughter Will Learn At School. Postcolonial Text, 5 (4).
Anderson, Jennifer. (Dec. 2010) A Man in Love with e-Kerala (India). Postcolonial Text, 5 (4).
Anderson, J. (2008). School Fundraising for Mommies: Empowering Women at all Life Stages. Morrisville, NC: Lulu Enterprises, Inc.
Publications-College/University
2009 “Journaling the Hidden Affections with Uncle’s Inspections: One Week” (creative nonfiction), the Central Review, Central Michigan University, MI
2009 “Midnight Monsoon in Thrissur, Kerala” (poetry), the Central Review, Central Michigan University, MI
2007 “The Breath of a Fly” (creative nonfiction), Pine River Anthology, Alma College, MI
2006 “A Student’s Lecture Notes” (poetry), Offkilter Review, Alma College, MI
Projects
2010 Guest lecturer on rhetoric (Nov. 18), Homeschool Co-op, Methodist Church, Mt. Pleasant, MI
2009 Featured graduate student reader (poet) with author Vievee Francis, Wellspring Literary Series, CMU and Art Reach of Mid Michigan, Mt. Pleasant, MI
2009 Guest author on BalancingAct4Women radio show, Segment title: “Fundraising Secrets,” Mommies Line Radio, Host Lee Bender, PhD
2009 Art in the Park poetry reading, Mt. Pleasant, MI
2008 Graduate student reader, Poetry Workshop campus reading, Central Michigan University
2008 Art in the Park poetry reading, Mt. Pleasant, MI
2006 Developed (as intern) 2008 Daily Calendar: Worst Case Scenario, Chronicle Books, 2007
2006 Wrote Publicity Documents for LifeExcellence, Legacy Publishing Group, LLC, and Millionaire Mom, Plymouth, MI
Conference Presentations (Conducted)
2009 “Sustaining a Writing Center Identity by Creating an Identity-Collage,” East Central Writing Centers Association (ECWCA), Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
2009 “Integrating ESL (English as a Second Language) Assessment for Learning (AfL) into the Writing Center,” ECWCA, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
2008 “The Writing Center as a Metaphor,” MCWCA Bright Ideas Conference, Madonna University, Livonia, MI
2008 “The Value and Advantages of L2 (English as Second Language) Consultants at the Writing Center,” MCWCA Bright Ideas Conference, Madonna University, Livonia, MI
College and University Presentations and Workshops (Conducted)
2010 “Shaping My Writing: Discovery Through Blogging While in India,” Research and Creative Endeavors Exhibition 2010, Central Michigan University, MI
2010 Arranged Marriage, Web Presentation, Oakland Mills Middle School (Heather Richardson), Columbia, MD
2009 India: Arranged Marriage, Dowry, and Identity, ENG 236 (Brooke Harrison, Ph.D.), Central Michigan University
2008, 2009 Study Abroad Scholarship Essay Writing Workshop, Central Michigan University
2008, 2009 Journalism Summary Writing Presentation, Central Michigan University
2008 Business Writing/APA Citation Presentation, Central Michigan University
2007 “Eleven Principles of Transcended Herstory,” Kapp Honor’s Day, Alma College, MI
2007 “Self-Efficacy and the Spiral of Silence: An Examination of Morrison’s Sula, English Seminawesome Presentation, Alma College, MI
Funded Grants
2010 Fall Faculty Development Grant ($400), English Department, CMU
2010 Spring Faculty Development Grant ($400), English Department, CMU
2009 Fall Faculty Development Grant ($400), English Department, CMU
2009 Creative Endeavors Research Grant ($900), Central Michigan University
2008, 2009 Student Presentation Grant (All expenses)-College of Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences, Central Michigan University
Conferences Attended
2010 Festival of Faith and Writing, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI
2009 East Central Writing Centers Association, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
2008 MCWCA Bright Ideas Conference, Madonna University, Livonia, MI
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
2005-Present
Omicron Delta Kappa, Leadership Honor Society
Sigma Tau Delta, International English Honorary
Lambda Pi Eta, International Communication Honorary
AWARDS AND HONORS
2009-2010 John E. Warriner Scholarship, Central Michigan University
2009-2010 Graduate Teaching Assistantship, ENG 101, Central Michigan University
2009 Outstanding Tutor of the Year Nominee, E. Central Writing Centers’ Association
2008-2009 Graduate Assistantship, Writing Center, Central Michigan University
2007 Magna Cum Laude with honors in English, Alma College
2007 Research Paper Award, 2nd place, Alma College
2007 Poetry and Creative Nonfiction Essay Honorable Mention, Alma College
2005 American Business Women’s Association Scholarship
2004 Creative Nonfiction Essay Award, 3rd place, Alma College
2004 American Business Women’s Association Scholarship
SHARED HONORS; STUDENT AND COLLEAGUE ENGAGEMENT
2011 Robert Newby Fund to Support Student Diversity Efforts Award (also including a presentation at Student Research and Creative Endeavors Exhibition), “Still silent: American Sign Language’s fight for recognition,” Student Writer: Nick Royal, Supporting Instructor: Jennifer Anderson (ENG 201)
2011 Letter of Recommendation (Jan.) for past ENG 201 student Brian Jansen to become a Resident Assistant, Central Michigan University
2011 Letter of Recommendation (Jan.) for ENG 101/201 student Kelsey Belco to study abroad, Central Michigan University
2010 Letter of Recommendation (Nov.) for colleague, Jeffrey Bean, to support Excellence in Teaching nomination, Central Michigan University
2010 Letter of Recommendation (Nov.) for ENG 101 student Briana Green to highlight writing and critical thinking skills, Central Michigan University
2010 Letter of Recommendation (Jan.) for prior colleague Willard Korson, Alma College, Residence Hall Director
2010 English Department Composition Award, ENG 101 3rd Place, “Learning English Through Cartoon and Music,” Student Writer: Chao Zhou, Supporting Instructor: Jennifer Anderson
SEMINARS AND TRAINING
2010 Partnering with Nonprofit Organizations in the Classroom, Nancy Hicks, Business Information Systems, Central Michigan University, November 5
2010 ENG 201 Instructional Design Seminar: How to Help Students Learn to Write About Empirical Data, Melinda Kreth, Director of Composition, Central Michigan University, October 29
2010 Teaching What You Don’t Know, Therese Huston, Seattle University, Teleseminar, September 21, Emphasis on Excellence, Inc.
2010 Clickers TurningPoint Training, Brian A. Roberts, Central Michigan University (Faculty Center for Innovative Teaching), August 31
2009 Content Management Systems (CMS) Training, Jesse Earley, Web Developer, IT Department, Central Michigan University
2009 Inviting Collaboration and Response with Google Docs, Troy Hicks, Director of the Chippewa River Writing Project, Central Michigan University
2009 Connect Composition Webinar Training, Shannon Phigee, Participant Code: 5610285, Meeting 556-537-715
2009 IRBNet and CITI Training and Certification, Roop Jayaraman, Central Michigan University
2008 Bloodborne Pathogen and Sexual Harassment Training for Teachers, PCMI West, Iosco ISD, MI
2007 Grantsmanship Seminar; Anita Hartmann, PhD (Director) Research Development; Alma, MI
ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC ENGAGMENTS
2010 Beginning Sign Language course, Instructor Danielle Seybert, Potter’s House Family Workship (15 weeks)
2009 Study Abroad (May and June) Thesis Collaboration with Central Michigan University, Kerala, India
2007 Alma College Alternative Break-Steel Elementary, Philadelphia, PA
2006 Philadelphia Center Semester (Great Lakes Colleges Association), Philadelphia, PA
2005 Spring Term Abroad, Study of the Holocaust, Poland, Czech Republic, and Germany
NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS
2007 Home Finance Specialist, Quicken Loans, Livonia, MI
2007 Contract Editor, Learning By Grace, Philadelphia, PA
2006-2007 Pampered Chef Independent Consultant, MI
2004-2007 Home Detention Worker, Gratiot County Juvenile Court, Ithaca, MI
2006 Marketing Assistant and Ghost Writer, Legacy Publishing LLC, Plymouth, MI
2000-2004 Cashier, Ben Franklin’s, Tawas, MI
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