Ashlyn C. Walden CV
Ashlyn C. Walden CV
Ashlyn C. Walden CV
Ashlyn C. Walden
Cameron 159
[email protected]
Education
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Post Graduate Studies
Course: History of Education in the United States (Spring 2013)
Course: Critical Pedagogy (Summer 2013)
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Post Graduate Studies
Course: Comparative Language Analysis for Teachers (2009)
Course: Studies in Literacy (2010)
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Master of Arts in Rhetoric and Composition (2009)
Thesis: The Dialogue of Response: Teacher Commentary and Student Interpretation
Advisor: Dr. Tony Scott
Honors Diploma: Summa Cum Laude
Western Carolina University
Bachelor of Arts in English, Minor in Ancient and Medieval History (2007)
Honors Diploma: Magna Cum Laude
Current Research
University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Lake Norman High School
Project: Co-Constructing Authority in the Writing Classroom (Fall 2012/Spring 2013)
Co-Researcher: Mr. Bryan C. Walden
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Project: Beyond Strunk and White: Enhancing Metalinguistic Awareness (Spring 2012)
Advisor: Dr. Mark Hall
Readers: Dr. Rebecca Roeder, Dr. Pilar Blitvich, and Dr. Tony Scott
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Project: Reconfigured Worlds: Student Writerly Identity (Spring 2010)
Co-Researchers: Dr. Jan Riemen and Mrs. Tonya Wertz-Orbaugh
Teaching
Composition Instructor/Lecturer (2009-Current), University of North Carolina at
Charlotte:
Teaching courses at all composition levels for first-year writing
Design course curriculum including assignments and a syllabus
Explore a range of genres that challenge conventional use of texts in the
classroom
Engage students in a dialogue by discussing notions of education, revision, and
audience-appropriate writing
iPhone, iMac, iDentity: Navigating Technology, Writing, & Design in the Writing
Classroom. UWP Writing Studies Journal. (2016: Forthcoming.)
Literature in Todays Classroom. North Carolina English Teacher 64.2 (2008): 25-32.
Presentations at Conferences
The Dreaded Assignment Sheet. Conference: The Best Lessons. Johnson C. Smith
University. Charlotte: 2015.
Re-Envisioning Grammar Instruction: A Method of Socio-Cultural Inquiry. Conference:
Reenvision, Recreation, Reformation. Virginia Tech. Blacksburg: February 2012.
Divide the Power: Share the Benefits: Tutors and WRC Committee Work. North Carolina
Symposium on Teaching. North Carolina State University. Conference: ANon-Place to
Visit: Exploring The Employment Practices And Working Conditions That Affect Writing
Instructors. Raleigh: February 2012.
Learnin Yall Some Grammar: Metalinguistics and Grammar Instruction. North Carolina
Carolina at Charlotte:
Conducted professional development workshops for literacy and learning in KCollege
Mentored incoming teacher consultants through the training process during the
summer session
Helped develop presentations for Writing Project Conferences
Assistant to the Directors of the National Writing Project (July 2008-May 2009), University of
North Carolina at Charlotte.
Developed flyers to send out to school systems regarding educational
conferences
Maintained and updated website for UNCCs Writing Project
Answered queries regarding workshops
English Graduate Student Association Secretary (August 2008-May 2009), University of North
Carolina at Charlotte.
Planned professional English conference
Corresponded with current and incoming graduate students about social and
funding opportunities
Acted as liaison between graduate students and faculty concerning EGSA
business and fundraising
Maintained and updated EGSA website with minutes from meetings and
upcoming events
Service
Faculty Advisor for Kappa Phi Chapter of Delta Zeta Sorority (September 2010-Present),
University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Plan professional development workshops for members of the sorority
Provide a scholarship initiative for collegiate members
Meet regularly with the scholarship chair to discuss scholarship action plans for
members behind in their studies
Scholarship Advisor for Theta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity (September
2009-Present), Western Carolina University.
Designed a conference for all Greek organizations regarding applying to graduate
school, curriculum vitae development, and personal statements
Plan professional development workshops for members of the Fraternity
Assist the scholarship officer with developing action plans for members falling
behind in their studies
Meet monthly with the chapters executive council concerning the development
and maintenance of high academic and professional standards
Awards
Loch Walker Writing Competition, 2nd Place Graduate Student Division, May 2009.
Loch Walker Writing Competition, 1st Place Graduate Student Division, May 2008.
Professional Organizations
English Graduate Student Association, Professional Club
Sigma Tau Delta, English Honorary
Order of Omega, Greek Honorary
Phi Kappa Phi, Interdisciplinary Honorary