I approach the teaching of writing as a collaborative effort between the student and myself. Through peer review groups, analytical group discussions of readings, and individual conferences throughout the semester course, classes develop into a community of writers, where students and instructor alike are constantly developing and sharing our writing and critical thinking skills.

Because students come to class from a variety of backgrounds, interests and cultural experiences, it is my responsibility as the instructor to create a safe, intellectual environment to enable students to express their voices and opinions through writing and oral responses. It is important to constantly challenge students through implementing tools such as various essays assignment, and educational videos so students will look inside themselves and discover their writing strengths, their own identity, and overcome their writing weaknesses.

I constantly stress to students that their academic and personal success depends upon active participation. Passivity leads to failure. My classes revolve around the idea that students need to take an active approach to their reading and writing skills, just as they need to take an assertive role in their college and post college career. The pedagogical methods that I discuss in the composition courses enable students to become improved writers across the curriculum.

Each semester is a new beginning, a "re-birth" of my teaching abilities as I learn not only from my peers, but just as importantly, from my students. I continually assess my performance and impact on the classroom, as well as re-evaluate my own philosophy of teaching. Receiving feedback from my students at various points in the semester keeps me in touch with what methodologies are effective and what needs changing to continue to provide a conducive atmosphere for the facilitation of information between my students and myself. My goal is to reflect my enthusiasm for writing to students through my active participation and positive feedback on their writing skills.

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California State University - San Bernardino
Bachelor of Arts Degree - English (1993)
Honors Graduate/Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

Fiction Writing Certificate-Cal State Fullerton

UCI Writing Project, Fall Reunion Meeting (November 2000) for Summer 2000 Fellows. Guest Speaker: Alice Kawazoe, Director of Developmental Learning, Santa Clarita Unified School District.

UCI Writing Project Special Topics-Conference for Teachers. A study on what’s new in the teaching of English/Language Arts. December, 2000.

UCI Writing Project, Spring Reunion Meeting, (MAY 2001) for Summer 2000 Fellows. Guest Speaker: Dr. Carol Booth-Olsen, Director of UCI Writing Project.

UCI Peer Partners Program, May 2001. Presented study results of "Critical Thinking, Critical Writing Across the Grade Levels, K-College." 

UCI Young Writers Workshop, Summer 2001. Taught Electronic Writing for 7th and 8th grades.

Business Writing : CSU, Fullerton (BUAD 201, 301); Heald College (BUS 101)

Technical Writing: Heald College (TEW 101)

Writing for Advertising: CSU, Fullerton (COMM 351)

Other English Courses Taught: Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking (Chaffey College, ENG 1B); Composition and Literature (Mt. Sac, ENG 1C); Special Topics/Detective Fiction (Chaffey College, ENG 98); Essential Language Skills and Grammar Basics (Heald College)

Other Courses Taught: Keyboarding, Business Dynamics-Simulated business environment/ role playing, Internet Studies-conducting research via the internet, Introduction to Microsoft Word, Student Success- study skills & time management, Essential Math- Introduction to basic math concepts (Heald College)

Orange Coast College, Scholarship Committee

Workshop Participant: Shortcuts in Microsoft Word. CSU, Fullerton. November 2000.

Workshop Participant: FrontPage Beyond Basics. CSU, Fullerton. October,2000

Workshop Participant: Excel for Gradekeeping. Orange Coast College. May 2000.

Workshop Participant: Online Teaching. CSU, Fullerton. April 2000.

Workshop Participant: Web CT. Chaffey College. January 7, 2000.

Workshop Participant: Advanced Excel. Orange Coast College. January 14, 2000.

Workshop Participant: Intro to Blackboard. Leader, Bob Bramucci. CSU, Fullerton. March 12, 1999.

Workshop Participant: Powerpoint Presentation. Presentators, Nworie and Bramucci. CSU, Fullerton. March 5, 1999.

Workshop Participant: Presentation Graphics. Presentator, Nworie. CSU, Fullerton. March 3, 1999.

Presenter. "Graphics and the Internet: Integrating technology in the classroom." Education Faculty Retreat. March 2000.

Professional Associations/Committees

National Council of Teachers of English

Modern Language Association of America

Teaching in the Community College

Society for Technical Writers