Alyssa Straight-Rollins, Ph.D.

Experience

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  McGraw Hill

  Dec 2006 - Jun 2007

  Editing Intern

  · Edited and reviewed textbook manuscripts.· Researched and wrote features for social studies textbooks, as well as chapter review questions. · Ensured content compliance to state education standards.

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  Pepperweed Consulting

  Dec 2007 - Sept 2008

  Marketing Assistant

  · Conducted market research and organized lead information into NetSuite.· Wrote and edited original articles for client newsletters, website copy, and product sheets.· Prepared competitor analysis reports for multiple businesses.· Helped design and coordinate trade booths to market company products and services at conferences and trade shows.

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  Miami University

  Aug 2008 - Aug 2016

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  As an educator at Miami University, I completed Master’s and Doctoral degrees while developing original curriculum and teaching a total of 22 courses in literature, composition, and women’s, gender, and sexuality studies. In this role, I also • managed a multi-year research project that analyzed and synthesized extensive primary and secondary materials and resulted in a 200-page published dissertation.• selected materials, organize, edit, and publish the 2 primary texts for first-year composition students and created a training website of supplemental instructional material for faculty.• mentored and conducted class observations for fellow graduate student instructors. • lobbied for graduate students’ rights and voiced their concerns as an Elected Representative on a number of English Department and University committees.• spearheaded fundraising initiatives, budgeted, planned, and marketed the annual symposium for the Miami English Graduate and Adjunct Association.· served the Miami student body as part of the SafeZone Network which educates students, faculty, and staff on LGBTQ+ identities and creates an inclusive environment for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Show less

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  Miami University Howe Center for Writing Excellence

  Aug 2011 - Dec 2015

  Writing Consultant

  · Counseled undergraduate, graduate, and English as a Second Language (ESL) students on a variety of individual writing assignments.· Advised students on thesis-building, organization, argument clarity, and other higher and lower order writing concerns.· Organized and led large-group workshops on writing rhetorical analyses, personal statements, etc.

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  Miami University Regionals

  Aug 2016 - Aug 2020

  Visiting Assistant Professor

  As an Assistant Professor at Miami University Regionals, I developed and taught 4 literature, composition, film, or women’s studies courses per semester and 600+ students over 4 years to a 95% pass and retention rate. Additionally, I • created content, and managed and maintained the LMS, for self-designed eLearning courses.• oversaw the development and completion of assessment strategies for courses in the English Studies program ensuring learning outcomes were met and contributing to course improvements.• developed, marketed, and facilitated programs for Women’s History and Domestic Violence Awareness Months.• coordinated Small Group Instructional Diagnosis (SGID) assessments and conducted teaching observations to measure faculty teaching effectiveness and offer constructive feedback.• partnered with the Global and Intercultural Studies Department to design and teach courses on women’s literature and topics in diversity (e.g., intersectionality, gender, queer studies, disability studies, critical race theory)• mentored undergraduate students to develop their teaching experience as an Undergraduate Research Advisor, and advised students on course of study and career opportunities.· presented interdisciplinary academic research at 18 conferences in front of industry experts and peers. Show less

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  Ohlinger Studios

  Apr 2021 - now

  Copyeditor

  As a copyeditor for Ohlinger Studios, I edit and proof online blended learning and standards alignment projects for a variety of K-12 courses. In addition, I • develop original curriculum and learning objectives in partnership with SMEs for eLearning courses.• edit learning goals and lessons for online blended learning courses in various subjects to ensure quality content and successfully adhere to clients’ style guides.• run readability statistics reports and edit content to meet appropriate grade-level readability standards.• review content for quality assurance and to ensure that it meets national and state-specific educational standards. Show less

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  Big Sea

  Aug 2022 - now

  • SEO Content Writer

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Copywriter

    Aug 2022 - Oct 2023