Department of English and Foreign Languages
Cameron
University
Ashley Garrett Bio
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PHONE: 580.581.2926
FAX: 580.581.2897
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Education
M.A., December 2009
|
English with a Concentration in Teaching English as a Second
Language Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky. |
B.A., May 2007
| Double
Major in English (Journalism Emphasis) and Christian Ministries Lindsey Wilson College, Columbia, Kentucky. |
Research Interests
• Student-Negotiated Teaching – Exploring the benefits of
evaluating student work through open-ended commenting practices,
allowing students to assume authority for their own education, and
showing the humanity of the teacher in order to build student
confidence.
• Linguistic Evaluation – Exploring the risks and benefits of
various ways in which teachers may consciously and subconsciously
evaluate the progress of English language learners, particularly within
the composition classroom.
• The Underprivileged and Culturally-Disadvantaged Student –
Finding ways to connect with students who struggle with discouraging
circumstances in order to increase retention rates.
Experience
|
2008- 2009 |
Teaching Assistant
and Writing Center Tutor, Western Kentucky University.
Independently planned and executed instruction of college-level
Introduction to College Writing courses. Enhanced students’
understanding of English composition through one-on-one
tutoring. |
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2008 |
Office Assistant,
Pyles Excavating, Inc., Columbia, Kentucky. Supported daily
administrative and operational functions. Drafted and edited
official documents for the president of the company, including
employee manual. |
|
2007-2008 |
Columnist and News
Writer, Adair County Community Voice, Columbia, Kentucky.
Produced two columns, multiple news stories, copy editing,
layout/design, and photography under a demanding weekly
deadline. Specialized in coverage of education and court
systems, as well as local and state government activities. |
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Summer 2005, 2006 |
Summer Staff,
Loucon Training and Retreat Center, Leitchfield, Kentucky.
Led youth activities that encouraged teambuilding, cooperation,
and overcoming obstacles. Performed general clerical work and
other operational duties as assigned. |
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2003-2004 |
Service Center Staff, Lindsey Wilson College. Operated main campus switchboard phone. Cultivated working relationships with administrative officials, professors, staff, and students. Performed daily mail operations and general clerical work. |
Courses Taught
| ENGL 1113 | English Composition I, Cameron University. |
| ENGL 0113 | Developmental Writing, Cameron University. |
| ENG 100 | English Composition I, Western Kentucky University. |
Institutional Service
|
Fall 2009 |
Organized
and moderated panel titled, “Re-examining Tradition and Genre:
Film and Fiction,” Undergraduate Conference on Literature,
Language, and Culture, Western Kentucky University. |
|
Spring 2009 |
Co-organized and moderated panel titled, “The Dark Side of
Literature: The Grotesque, Doppelgangers, and the Uncanny,”
Undergraduate Conference on Literature, Language, and Culture,
Western Kentucky University. |
|
2008 |
English
language tutor for visiting scholar from China, Western Kentucky
University. |
|
2008 |
Research
Assistant, Department of English, Western Kentucky University. • Assisted Dr. Jane Fife in researching new age composition and digital media within the composition classroom. |
|
2007 |
Co-founder,
Student Government Representative for Pep Band, Lindsey Wilson
College. • Opened doors for the current band program by selecting a preliminary director and recruiting members for the first organized band in the school’s history. |
|
2006 |
English
language tutor for international students, Lindsey Wilson
College. • Attended ESL Listening and Speaking course and provided practice outside the classroom. |
|
2005-2006 |
Editor-in-Chief of The View, student newspaper of Lindsey Wilson
College. |
Community Service
| 2011-Present | Volunteer, Operation Homefront Oklahoma, Lawton, Oklahoma. |
| 2010-Present | Co-leader, 2nd 4th FAR Family Readiness Group, Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. |
| 2008 | L.E.A.D. Adair County Community Leadership Program, Columbia, Kentucky. |
Honors
| 2008 | Wood Scholarship, Western Kentucky University. |
| 2008 | Second Place, Investigative Series in Category, Kentucky Press Association. |
| 2003-2007 | Presidential Scholarship, Lindsey Wilson College. |
| 2006-2007 | English Departmental Scholarship, Lindsey Wilson College. |
| 2006 | Outstanding Achievement in Student Publications, Lindsey Wilson College. |
Memberships
Sigma Tau Delta, Alpha Kappa Phi Chapter
Fort Sill Patriot Spouses’ Club
Society of Collegiate Journalists