Academic Preparation
Ph.D. in English, University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO (in progress)
Emphasis: Language and Linguistics (primary), Rhetoric and Composition (secondary)
M.A. in English, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, 2005
Emphasis: Literature
B.A. in English and Communication, William Jewell College, Liberty, MO, 2002
Emphases: Literature and Theatre
Presentations
“News Speak: Phonetic Variation in Broadcast Journalism Education and Expectation.” New Ways of Analyzing Variation 38. Ottawa, ON. 2009
“The Millennials Come to Comp.” WPA Summer Conference. Tempe, AZ. 2007
“A Hooker in Hamburg.” (Fiction) Presented at Shake Your TABOOty: Taboo Themes in Literature conference. Kirksville, MO, 2007
Teaching Experience
Graduate Teaching Assistant, 2006-present
Department of English, University of Missouri-Columbia
- English 2010: Intermediate Composition, Spring 2008, Fall 2009
One section (15 students) for first-year- through senior-level students. Course subtitle was “The Rhetoric of Terrorism.” Texts included declassified Al-Qaeda manuals, Bush administration documents, and just war doctrine. In addition to traditional writing assignments, students participated in group-based competitive practicums and a series of new media assignments. - English 1210: Introduction to British Literature, Fall 2007
One section (27 students) of the general curriculum introductory course in British literature. The course emphasized intertextual relationships across literature along thematic lines. Major focuses included Arthurian legend, Shakespeare’s shadow, interpretations of evil, British identity, love in literature, and reactions to death. Texts ranged from Marie de France to Harry Potter. Students composed four papers, two major tests, and daily short quizzes and writing assignments. - English 1000: Exposition and Argumentation, 2006-2007
Three sections (20 students each) of the introductory course for the University of Missouri writing requirement. Designed all course syllabi and assignments. Courses emphasized classical rhetoric, cross-disciplinary writing, public speaking, media studies, and linguistics. Major texts included Delillo’s White Noise, Boyle’s Tortilla Curtain, Glassner’s Culture of Fear, declassified Al-Qaeda texts, and short story and writing-across-the-disciplines packets.
Teaching Awards
Excellence in Teaching with Technology Award, University of Missouri-Columbia, 2007
$500-award given annually to one regular faculty, one staff member, and one graduate teaching assistant
Academic Service
Student Representative, English Department Technology Committee, University of Missouri-Columbia, 2007-2008
Treasurer, English Graduate Student Association, University of Missouri-Columbia, 2007-2008
Founder and President, Linguistic Society of Missouri, University of Missouri-Columbia, 2007
Administrative Experience
Web Intern, Jan. 2007-May 2008
Department of English, University of Missouri-Columbia
Proficient in HTML, PHP, ASP, MySQL, and graphic software
Student Services Coordinator, 2002-2006
Student Life Office, University of Missouri-Kansas City
- Advised fifteen student organizations on leadership, scholastic, membership, financial, and disciplinary issues
- Reversed previous decline in Greek population to oversee expansion by three organizations
- Created and published multiple print and web resources
- Coordinated campus-wide community service events for more that 1,500 students
- Developed and taught non-credit Emerging Leaders course
- Responsible for more than $75,000 in annual budgets (proficient in PeopleSoft 8)
Director of Orientation, 2000-2002
Office of Student Affairs, William Jewell College, Liberty, MO
- Directed the orientation program for which William Jewell was named Time magazine’s Liberal Arts College of the Year (10 Sept. 2001)
- Coordinated hiring and training of 35 peer mentors annually
- Coordinated summer and fall orientation events for 1,400 students annually
Administrative Honors and Awards
UMKC students created the annual “Christopher Strelluf Faculty and Staff Award”
Advisor of the Year (2004-2005)
Administrative Service
UMKC Staff Council (2004-2006)
Missouri statewide Partners in Prevention Coalition (2002-2006)
Student health committee (2002-2006)
UMKC Relay for Life coordinating committee (2003-2006)
UMKC campus-wide community service committee (2003)
Other Leadership
U.S. Army Reserve, 2003-present
Operation Enduring Freedom, April 2008-May 2009
- Deployed as Projects Officer with Combined/Joint Task Force-101.
- Coordinated $70 million dollars in telecommunications infrastructure and civil engineering projects at Bagram Airfield, Kabul, Kandahar, Jalalabad, and multiple Forward Operating Bases.
- Recognized with Bronze Star Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, NATO Service Medal, Afghan Service Medal, 101st Airborne Division Combat Patch.
Active Reserve Service
- Commander, HHD, 209th Regional Support Group, Belton, MO (2005-2008)
- Citizen-Soldier Award, U.S. Army Intelligence Center, Ft. Huachuca, AZ (2006)
- German Armed Forces Badge – Gold (2006)
- Distinguished Military Graduate (2005)
- Parachutist Badge, U.S. Army Airborne School, Ft. Benning, GA (2004)
- Department of the Army Superior Cadet Award (2004)
References
Letters of Reference File is available upon request from:
Student Success Center
909 Lowry Mall, University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, Missouri 65211-6060