English Instructor
Wharton County Junior College | Wharton, TX | August 2024 to present
Plan and conduct classes in composition and related areas, including co-requisite classes, as needed in a variety of modalities. Serve on committees as needed.
Digital Archives Practicum
The Menil Collection | Houston, TX | January to June 2026
Prepare, monitor, and track files for transition to digital archives using workflow incorporating Preservica and Digital Bedrock. Assist in responding to research requests for the archives.
English Instructor
Angelina College | Lufkin, TX | August 2017 to August 2024
Plan and conduct classes in composition, literature, and remediation in a variety of modalities. Serve as one of the key educators for the co-req model. Serve on committee for SASCOC Compliance Certificate.
Adjunct English Instructor
Lee College | Huntsville, TX | August 2016 to August 2017
Plan and conduct remedial English courses at various TDCJ prison units as assigned, including devising lectures and course materials.
English Teacher
Livingston High School | Livingston, TX | August 2014 to June 2017
Plan and conduct classes in English I/Pre-AP & English III; devise tests, projects, activities, etc. for a diverse student population; collaborate with fellow instructors; maintain all necessary lines of communication.
English Teacher
North Lamar High School | Paris, TX | March 2009 – June 2014
Plan and conduct classes in English III & IV; devise tests, projects, activities, etc. for a diverse student population; collaborate with fellow instructors; maintain all necessary lines of communication.
Freelance Writer/Photographer/Graphic Designer
eParisExtra.com | Paris, TX | October 2011 to June 2014
Write copy, take pictures and design graphics as needed, including ads for the site; responsible for getting site listed as a new source on Google News.
Editor
EnergyScout | Fort Worth, TX | July 2008 to November 2008
Help develop, edit and maintain website; write and edit scripts for news Web cast; produce and broadcast e-newsletters (company folded in late 2008).
Internal Communication Specialist
Bell Helicopter | Fort Worth, TX | February 2006 to April 2008
Manage content and production of award-winning internal newspaper; write and update intranet site via CMS software; maintain and create slides on closed-circuit TV system; write articles and take photos; edit, design and layout internal and external newsletters; interact with plant directors, supervisors and workers to build relationships and lines of communication; conduct communications training.
Managing Editor
Herald-Banner Publications | Greenville, TX | February 2005 to February 2006
Manage staff, freelancers, and production of two weekly papers, the Royse City Herald-Banner and Rockwall County Herald-Banner; copy edit all text, design and layout pages; find and research features, news articles, editorial content, and photos; maintain relationships, build new sources and represent paper to public.
Copy Editor
Galveston County Daily News | Galveston, TX | May 2004 to February 2005
Copy edit text and design pages; write articles, columns, and editorials; take photos as needed; verify content quality for final press run; serve on paper’s editorial board.
Editor / Reporter
The Paris News | Paris, TX | August 2001 to May 2004
Copy edit text, design and layout pages in daily paper and special sections; write news articles, weekly column, and editorials; research news and feature articles; take photos as needed; maintain relationships and build sources; serve as a member of the newspaper’s editorial board.
Staff Reporter
The Dallas Morning News | Rockwall, TX | May 2000 to August 2001
Cover communities of Rowlett, Heath and other assignments as needed for Rockwall-Rowlett bureau and Metropolitan office; write news articles; take photos as needed; maintain relationships and build sources.
Staff Reporter
Greenville Herald-Banner | Greenville, TX | May 1998 to May 2000
Cover area communities outside Greenville in the paper’s coverage area; take photos as needed; produce daily and weekly publications; maintain relationships and build sources.