Resume

• 2015

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

  Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

  University of Alabama

• 2009

  M.A.

  English

  The University of Memphis

• 2007

  Big Brothers Big Sisters

  Volunteer Ally

  UA Safe Zone

  Student Affairs

  Teaching

  Lesson Planning

  Curriculum Development

  Classroom Management

  Team Leadership

  Higher Education

  Teaching Writing

  Adult Education

  Public Speaking

  Community Outreach

  Curriculum Design

  K-12

  Research

  Tutoring

  Instructional Technology

  Nonprofits

  Editing

  Writing

  Classroom

  Smith

  Elizabeth

  Smith

  The University of Alabama

  University of Alabama

  Memphis City Schools

  University of Memphis

  Peer Power Foundation

  As the graduate assistant for the UA Safe Zone Resource Center

  I manage the day-to-day functions of the Safe Zone office

  facilitate educational outreach and professional development training; serve as a member of the Safe Zone Training Committee; manage assessment and data collection of all Safe Zone programs and initiatives; develop

  coordinate and facilitate student programming; assist in harassment and discrimination reporting under UA's Student Code of Conduct and Employee non-discrimination policies; serve as a resource for students

  faculty

  and staff in crisis; and advocate for LGBTQIA+ identities at the University of Alabama and the larger Tuscaloosa

  AL community.

  The University of Alabama

  University of Alabama

  Student Affairs

  - Coordinated with multiple University of Alabama departments and personnel to plan several STEM themed field trips for student participants in the Al's Pals mentor program.\n- Implemented several visits to University of Alabama campus for students

  volunteer mentors

  and staff.\n- Developed activities and materials for events.

  Program Aide- Al's Pals

  \tTaught Freshman Composition I

  II & Sophomore Literature\n\tServed as a resource for first year college students in matters of writing

  reading

  study habits

  and goal setting\n\tEngaged in academic study of pedagogical theory with a focus on teaching freshman composition

  Instructor

  Greater Memphis Area

  University of Memphis

  Lester School

  \tTaught seventh grade Reading/Language Arts at Lester Middle School.\n\tTeacher Liaison for the Gear-Up program\n\tCounseled students in setting and meeting academic goals\n\tWorked with diverse members of the community to improve instruction and opportunities for Lester’s students\n\tUsed student data to improve academic performance\n\tAssessed student performance to improve instruction\n\tCoordinated school functions and events

  Teacher

  Memphis City Schools

  Adjunct English Instructor

  Tuscaloosa

  Alabama Area

  University of Alabama

  \tOversaw data collection and entry within the East High School branch\n\tDeveloped and implemented ACT prep

  writing

  and tutor training programs\n\tPlanned and managed tutoring

  enrichment

  professional development

  and recreational events serving over 100 students and tutors in the Greater Memphis Area\n\tCounseled students in academic and career goals and successfully saw mentees into and through college\n\tManaged recruitment and enrollment in the East high school branch of Peer Power’s tutoring program\n\tTutored 6th- 12th grade students in Math

  Science

  and English\n\tWorked with tutors to engage in community outreach and service activities\n\tReceived outstanding service and achievement awards for special events planning and curriculum development

  Peer Power Foundation

  NASPA

  Teacher of the Month

  Lester Middle School

• 2005

  B.A.

  English

  University of Central Arkansas

• Safe Zone

  The UA Safe Zone program provides a visible network of allies for lesbian

  gay

  bisexual

  trans

  queer

  and asexual (LGBTQA+) individuals. Safe Zone Allies distribute information regarding sexuality

  gender identity

  campus and community resources

  and methods for reporting harassment and/or discrimination.

  Safe Zone

  WISE (Women in STEM Experience)