Resume

• 2017.

  Conference presentation: “Mad Women in Genosha: The Fear of Female Sexuality

  Power

  and Autonomy in The Dark Phoenix Saga

  Avengers Disassembled

  and House of M” Canadian Society for the Study of\nComics Annual Conference. Toronto Canada. May 13-14

  Mad Women in Genosha: The Fear of Female Sexuality

  Power

  and Autonomy in The Dark Phoenix Saga

  Avengers Disassembled

  and House of M

• 2015.

  Conference presentation: “Super Queeroes: The Normalization of Gay and Lesbian Characters in Superhero Comics” 12th Annual UF Comics Conference. University of Florida

  Gainesville

  FL. April 10-12

  Super Queeroes: The Normalization of Gay and Lesbian Characters in Superhero Comics

  Willis

  PhD

  Southern Utah University

• 2015

  Barry University

  Miami Shores

  Florida

  ENG 210: Writing About Literature*\nCatalogue Course Description: This course offers an introduction to academic discourse through\nadvanced research and writing about literature. Students develop skills in textual analysis

  \nsecondary research

  and critical argumentation.\n*Each section focuses on literature and themes relating to the instructors area of expertise. In this\ncase

  focus is placed on comics as literature and female writers and experience.\n\nENG 111: First Year Composition/Rhetoric\nCatalogue Course Description: This course offers an introduction to college-level writing

  \ntransferable rhetorical concepts

  and basic secondary research. Students analyze and compose a\nvariety of texts for different audiences and purposes.

  Adjunct Professor

  Barry University

  Student member and faculty advisor

  Sigma Tau Delta

  Korean

  Center for Critical Theory Grant

  Graduate & Professional Student Council Travel Grant

  Graduate & Professional Student Council Travel Grant

  Culture

  Language

  and Area Studies Research Grant

  Graduate Tuition Scholarship

  Graduate Tuition Scholarship

  Graduate Tuition Scholarship

  Center for Critical Theory Grant

  Center for Critical Theory Grant

• 2014

  Conference presentation: “Pushing Back the Apocalypse: Violence as Identity and Rebellion in the Post- Apocalyptic” Comics Forum. Thought Bubble

  Leeds

  UK. Nov. 13-14

  Pushing Back the Apocalypse: Violence as Identity and Rebellion in the Post- Apocalyptic

  Conference presentation: “Female Sex and Sexual Identity in the Superhero Narrative” Transitions 5. Birkbeck

  University of London

  London

  UK. Oct. 25

  Female Sex and Sexual Identity in the Superhero Narrative

  Dramatic publication: “The Unforgotten Times” Produced by 24 Hour Theater (2012) Play written and performed under a 24 hour timeline in conjunction with the SUU Theater Department

  The Unforgotten Times

  Dramatic Publication: “No More Capes” Produced by Stage 2 (2010)

  No More Capes

  Dramatic publication: “Through the Walls” Produced by 24 Hour Theater (2011) Play written and performed under a 24 hour timeline in conjunction with the SUU Theater Department

  Through the Walls

• 2013

  Conference presentation: “Female Sex and Sexual Identity in the Superhero Narrative” Transitions 4. Birkbeck

  University of London

  London

  UK. Oct. 26

  Female Sex and Sexual Identity in the Superhero Narrative

  Academic publication: “Unmaking the Apocalypse: Pain

  Violence

  Torture

  and Weaponizing the Black

  Female Body” Violence and Comics Vol. 1. Routledge (2019).

  Unmaking the Apocalypse: Pain

  Violence

  Torture

  and Weaponizing the Black

  Female Body

  Academic publication: “Shortcomings” Critical Survey of Graphic Novels: Independents & Underground Classics Vol. 3. Salem Press (2012)

  Shortcomings

  Dramatic publication: “Variety of Disturbances” Produced by SUU Theater (2009)

  Variety of Disturbances

  Academic publication: “Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again” Critical Survey\nof Graphic Novels: Heroes and Superheroes Vol. 1. Salem Press (2012).

  Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again

  Fiction publication: “Paris Thin and Red” Tell It Slant 1.2 (2009): 12

  Paris Thin and Red

  University of Nottingham

  Nottingham

  United Kingdom

  V91COM Communication and Culture:\nA first year course for culture and media studies majors. The course introduces students to major\ntheories of communication process and cultural context as well as teaching them to critically\nview and engage with a wide variety of texts. The course also introduces students to ideas of\ngender

  class

  race

  and sexuality and how those factors apply to communication and\nintersectional points in culture.\n\nV92CUP Cultural Politics:\nA second year course focusing on the political dimensions of

  and theoretical approaches to

  \nculture and everyday life. The course introduces students to major theories and theorists that\nfocus on issues of; race

  class

  gender

  disability and sexuality. Students also learn how to\napply these theories to the examination of texts

  culture

  and society.

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  University of Nottingham

  Tucson

  Arizona

  WRT 102: Writing About Literature*\nCatalogue Course Description: Continuation of WRT 101. Includes reading

  analyzing

  and\ndiscussing various types of text; writing analytical or critical papers; and developing research\nskills. Includes writing a research paper.\n*Each section focuses on literature and themes relating to the instructors area of expertise. In\nthis case

  focus is placed on comics as literature

  Adjunct Professor

  Pima Community College

• 2012

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

  -Emphasis in Visual Literacy

  Gender Studies

  and Feminist Theory\n-Dissertation: Damsel

  Wonder

  Object: Gender Expectation and Performance in Superhero\nComics.

  Critical Theory: Culture

  Film and Media Studies

  University of Nottingham

• 2011.

  Conference presentation: “Object or Objectified?: The Lesbian In The Batman Universe” Popular Culture Association of the South Conference. New Orleans

  LA. Oct.6-8

  Object or Objectified?: The Lesbian In The Batman Universe

• 2011

  Dixie State University

  Pima Community College

  St. George

  Utah

  ENGL 2010 Writing About Graphic Narratives:\nCatalog Course Description: Provides opportunities to analyze and write academic papers

  \nincluding the research-supported essay

  through writing and revising a number of essays. Other\nactivities

  such as portfolios

  library research

  and tests may be used to help students improve\ntheir writing of advanced-level papers. Successful students will demonstrate competence in the\nuse of standard written English

  in analyzing texts

  in correctly paraphrasing

  summarizing and\nquoting source material

  and in appropriately citing the work of others. Texts and research within\nthe course focused on comics and graphic narratives

  Adjunct Professor

  Dixie State University

• 2009.

  Conference presentation: “The Monstrous Feminine: Fear of the Female Body in the Modern Horror Film” Sigma Tau Delta International Convention. Minneapolis

  MN. Mar. 26-28

  The Monstrous Feminine: Fear of the Female Body in the Modern Horror Film

• 2008

  Southern Utah University

  Cedar City

  Utah

  ENGL 2020 Introduction to Creative Writing:\nCatalog Course Description: A process-based approach to the forms and craft of poetry

  fiction

  \ncreative nonfiction

  and drama emphasizing practical craft

  workshop techniques

  and reading in\ntraditional and contemporary forms. This section of creative writing was specifically designed for\nhigh school students in the Upward Bound Program. These students come from low income\nhouseholds or are potential first generation college students. They take highly immersive college\nclasses during the summer program.\n\nENGL 2010 Writing About Comics:\nCatalog Course Description: The second of the GE writing courses emphasizes the development\nof an effective academic style in argumentative essays that makes use of traditional rhetorical\npatterns

  culminating in a major research paper. Texts and research within the course focus on\ncomics and graphic narratives.\n\nENGL 1010 Introduction to Academic Writing:\nCatalog Course Description: The first of the required GE writing courses introduces students to\nacademic composition. Students will engage in writing as a process

  pre-drafting strategies

  \nmultiple drafts

  peer review

  and large and small-scale revisions.\n\nENGL 1000 Introduction to Academic Writing Workshop:\nCatalog Course Description: Instruction and tutorial oversight/assistance in critical reading

  \nwriting

  and editing to support students with an English ACT score below 17. This course is\ndevelopmental in nature.\n\nUpward Bound English Instructor:\nTaught Upward Bound students ENGL 1010

  and 2020 during summer sessions set up for\nUpward bound high school students.\n\nGuest Lecturer and Tutor

  Utah Center for Rural Health Pre-Med Application Workshop:\nA workshop course that helps Pre-Med students ready medical school applications with an\nemphasis on creating and editing personal statements

  as well as teaching them how to discuss\ntheir own work and research with different audiences.

  Adjunct Professor

  Southern Utah University

  Cedar City

  Utah

  Online ENGL 2010 Writing About Food:\nCatalog Course Description: The second of the GE writing courses emphasizes the development\nof an effective academic style in argumentative essays that makes use of traditional rhetorical\npatterns

  culminating in a major research paper. Texts and research within the course focus on\nthe politics and culture surrounding food.\n\nOnline ENGL 1010 Introduction to Academic Writing:\nCatalog Course Description: The first of the required GE writing courses introduces students to\nacademic composition. Students will engage in writing as a process

  pre-drafting strategies

  \nmultiple drafts

  peer review

  and large and small-scale revisions.

  Adjunct Professor

  Southern Utah University

• 2007.

  Conference presentation: “The Graphic Novel Goes to College: Graphic Narratives in Academia” Sigma Tau Delta National Convention. Pittsburg

  PA. Mar. 28-31

  The Graphic Novel Goes to College: Graphic Narratives in Academia

  Conference presentation: “The Graphic Novel in Freshman English Composition.” Peaks Conference. Flagstaff

  AZ. Feb.16-18

  The Graphic Novel in Freshman English Composition

  Academic publication: “Batman: The Long Halloween” Critical Survey of Graphic Novels: Heroes and Superheroes. Vol. 1. Salem Press (2012).

  Batman: The Long Halloween

  Dramatic publication: “Anzhelika or The Mail Order Bride” Produced by Stage 2 (2011)

  Anzhelika or The Mail Order Bride

  Conference Presentation: “Here and Gone: Poems.” Sigma Tau Delta National Convention. Pittsburg

  Pa. Mar. 28-31

  Here and Gone: Poems

• 2007

  Northern Arizona University

  Flagstaff

  Arizona

  ENG 205 The Academic Writer’s Workshop:\nCatalog Course Description: Concentrated composition course for students with superior writing\nskills

  intensive reading

  research papers

  logical and rhetorical effectiveness.\n\nENG 105 Critical Reading and Writing in the University Community:\nCatalog Course Description: Discovers

  organizes and develops ideas in relation to the writer's\npurpose

  subject and audience. Emphasizes modes of written discourse and effective use of\nrhetorical principles.\n\nENG 100 Fundamentals in English Composition:\nCatalog Course Description: Integrated reading/critical thinking/writing approach to basic skills\nneeded for success in college. Extensive writing practice with emphasis on purpose

  organization

  \nand revision for clarity and correctness. This course is developmental in nature.

  Graduate Assistant

  Northern Arizona University

• 2006

  Master of Arts - MA

  -Emphasis in Creative Writing

  Fiction\n-Certificate in Women and Gender Studies\n-Thesis: Help Wanted

  A Collection of Short Stories

  English Language and Literature/Letters

  Northern Arizona University

• 2003

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

  -Emphasis in Creative Writing\n-Minor in History

  English Language and Literature/Letters

  Southern Utah University

• 2000

  Associate of Arts - AA

  General Studies

  Dixie State University

• Cross-cultural Competence

  D2L

  Food Writing

  Distance education

  cultural studies

  Online instruction

  Critical Theory

  Feminist theory

  Visual Literacy

  English

  Intersectional feminism

  Professional Writing

  Graphic Novels

  Creative Writing

  Comics

  Canvas

  Female Sex and Sexual Identity in the Superhero Narrative