Alana Baker

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  • Timeline

    Jan 2005 - Jun 2006

    GED Instructor

    Danville Public Schools Even Start Program
    Nov 2005 - Jan 2007

    GED Instructor

    Danville Public Schools Adult Education Center
    Jan 2007 - Jun 2009

    Teacher

    Danville Public Schools
    Jan 2007 - Jan 2013

    Editor of SACS Plans

    Averett University
    Danville, Virginia Area
    Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

    Editorial Assistant and Social Media Manager

    Technical Communication Quarterly
    Jan 2013 - Jan 2017

    Instructor of English

    East Carolina University
    Current Company
    Jan 2017 - now

    Assistant Professor

    Rockingham Community College
    Wentworth, North Carolina
    Jun 2017 - Jan 2017

    Intern

    The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research
  • About me

    Assistant Professor at Rockingham Community College

  • Education

    • George washington high school

      1998 - 2002
      High school college/university preparatory and advanced high school/secondary diploma program
    • University of north carolina at greensboro

      2005 - 2007
      Master of arts (ma) english
    • University of north carolina at greensboro

      2002 - 2005
      Bachelor’s degree english language and literature, general
    • East carolina university

      2013 - 2017
      Doctor of philosophy (ph.d.) rhetoric, writing, and professional communication 4.0

      Dissertation may be accessed publicly and is entitled *Pragmatic Feminist Empiricism: An Original Analytical Framework for Technical Communication.* Specialization in medical and scientific technical communication and rhetoric with a focus on visual rhetoric.

    • East carolina university

      2013 - 2017
      Professional communication certificate courses encompassing writing and editing 4.0

      Series of courses engaging technical writing and editing in academic and industry settings.

  • Experience

    • Danville public schools even start program

      Jan 2005 - Jun 2006
      Ged instructor

      Virginia Department of Education program for teen mothers to earn a GED. Taught GED English and Math.

    • Danville public schools adult education center

      Nov 2005 - Jan 2007
      Ged instructor

      Virginia Department of Education GED English, Math, and Science teacher. Instructed adult students to prepare for GED testing. Administered TABE tests and practice GED tests to assess learning skills.

    • Danville public schools

      Jan 2007 - Jun 2009
      Teacher

      Taught Math and English to middle school students and served on various curriculum committees.

    • Averett university

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2013

      Revitalized the Writing Support unit of Averett University to offer services to both traditional and non-traditional students, including the introduction of online assistance. Created a new image of Writing Support to attract a wider range of students, utilizing print media as well as internet technology, including social networking sites and webpages. Hired and trained student consultants to work in the center. Developed a training program and wrote a handbook for student consultants. Analyzed data to locate areas of need and assess the effectiveness of student sessions. Managed yearly budget. Monitored usage and tracked tutees, providing detailed monthly assessment reports of usage. Presented Writing Support information sessions throughout the academic year to both students and faculty/staff. Exibir menos Instructor of introductory and sophomore level courses (see list). Served on various advisory committees and boards, including Student Success and Retention as well as the Early Alert team geared toward at-risk students. Also served as Averett University faculty training facilitator for Moodle technology: wrote training manual and developed training program for Moodle.•English 100, Introduction to English (wrote curriculum for both native/non-native speakers)•English 111, Introduction to Writing and Research (Lecture/Online) •English 112, Introduction to Literature•English 201, Major British Authors, Middle Ages to Eighteenth Century •Interdisciplinary Studies 200, Reading (QEP compliance course)•Wrote curriculum for English 111 non-native speakers Exibir menos

      • Editor of SACS Plans

        Jan 2012 - Jan 2013
      • Editor and Layout Artist

        Jan 2012 - Jan 2013
      • Director of Writing Center

        Jul 2009 - Jan 2013
      • Academic Advisor

        Jul 2009 - Jan 2013
      • Instructor of English

        Jan 2007 - Jan 2013
    • Technical communication quarterly

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2015
      Editorial assistant and social media manager

      Edit documents, manage and write author queries, handle submissions and upload materials into ScholarOne software. Design and manage social media marketing campaigns.

    • East carolina university

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2017
      Instructor of english

      Teach English 1100: Foundations of College Writing, English 1200: Composition, English 2201: Writing about the Disciplines, English 2830: Writing and Style, English 3820: Scientific Writing, and English 3880: Writing for Business and Industry.

    • Rockingham community college

      Jan 2017 - now

      Teach English courses in professional writing and research as well as literature. Teach Communication, Public Speaking. Design and instruct courses in face-to-face, hybrid, and purely digital formats. Courses include English 011, 111, 112, 114, 232 and 242 as well as COM 231. Create and edit original documents and data reports. Ombudsman between various departments in synchronizing data and reporting for SACSCOC documentation. Update and query data as needed for Technology Support Services and Institutional Research and Effectiveness on a temporary basis. Editing and oversight of SACSCOC Fifth-year plans for RCC.

      • Assistant Professor

        Jul 2017 - now
      • Technical Support Services

        Jan 2018 - Jan 2019
      • Editor of SACS Plans

        Jan 2017 - Jan 2019
    • The institute for advanced learning and research

      Jun 2017 - Jan 2017
      Intern

      Develop and apply marketing strategies via social media platforms for the Southern Virginia Regional Alliance at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research in Danville, Virginia. Perform data analysis for economic development in Southside Virginia to identify trends and opportunities to attract new industries in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields to the area.

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Alana Baker
      2021 Excellence in Teaching Award Rockingham Community College ago. de 2021
    • Awarded to Alana Baker
      2019 East Carolina University Humanities and Fine Arts Doctoral Dissertation Award East Carolina University mar. de 2019 Alana's dissertation, Pragmatic Feminist Empiricism: An Original Analytical Framework for Technical Communication, won the 2019 East Carolina University Humanities and Fine Arts Doctoral Dissertation Award.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Media Distributor

      Issued by End of Life Care Coalition of Eastern North Carolina on Jan 2014
      End of Life Care Coalition of Eastern North CarolinaAssociated with Alana Baker
    • Contributing Writer

      Issued by The Greenville Guardian on Jan 2014
      The Greenville GuardianAssociated with Alana Baker
    • Programs Committee Chair

      Issued by Danville Art League on Jan 2012
      Danville Art LeagueAssociated with Alana Baker