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Niia Bishop, PhD

Niia Bishop, PhD

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Educator * Writer * Singer * Dancer * Griot * Cultural Theorist

  • Education

    • Amherst College

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      Bachelor of Arts - BA French Language and Literature, English

    • Amherst College

      1992 - 1996
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) French Language and Literature

      Activities and Societies: Sabrinas, Amherst Women's Rugby, Jazz Ensemble, Gospel Choir

    • University of Michigan

      2003 - 2009
      Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Comparative Literature

      Activities and Societies: Michigan Feminist Studies Journal Editor, MLA member, ACLA member I completed a Women's Studies certificate to broaden my expertise in feminist methodologies, philosophy, and ethics.

    • University of Michigan

      1998 - 2001
      Master of Arts (M.A.) Comparative Literature

    • Hunter College

      1980 - 1992
      HS Diploma A-

      Activities and Societies: Jazz Chorus, Gospel Choir, Musical Repertory, Argus, Varsity Softball, HOPPE

    • Amherst College

      1992 - 1996
      Bachelors of Arts French Language and Literature and English

      Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Amherst College Women's Rugby, Amherst College Jazz Ensemble (Vocalist), Amherst Gospel Choir, The Sabrinas A Cappella Group.

  • Experience

    • DeSisto School

      Sept 1996 - Dec 1996
      English Teacher

      I instructed World Literature, Children's Literature, and 9th grade English curricula. I worked as part of a therapeutic team with dorm parents and therapists to improve student success.

    • Global LT, Inc.

      Jan 2004 - Dec 2007

      Worked one-on-one and in small groups with corporate clients to instruct beginner's through intermediate French. Taught English privately and in small groups to non-native speakers.

      • French Tutor

        Jan 2004 - Dec 2007

      • ESL Tutor

        Jan 2004 - Dec 2007

    • YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester

      Jan 2004 - Dec 2005
      Dance Instructor

      Taught Mommy & Me movement classes, geared toward encouraging connection between mother and child and exploring movement. Taught beginner's ballet to 3-5 year old girls.

    • Hank Lane Music

      Jun 2004 - Dec 2011
      Vocalist

      Wedding singer for prominent company. Repertoire goes from Etta to Ella to Gaga and Beyonce with everything in between.

    • Perfect Score Academy

      Sept 2004 - Jun 2005
      English Skills Instructor

      Taught basic English skills in small group and one-on-one sessions to elementary and middle school students.

    • The Fitness Guru

      Jan 2005 - Jan 2006
      Pilates Student

      Studied machine and mat Pilates under Lawson Harris and Michael Feigan

    • Happy Feet Dance School

      Jan 2005 - Dec 2007
      Dance Instructor

      Taught hip hop dance to middle school girls. Taught baby classes. Taught hip hop to adult moms. Taught Mommy & Me classes.

    • National Dance Institute (NDI)

      Sept 2005 - Dec 2007
      Teacher Fellow

      Taught discipline and diversity using Jaque D'Amboise's revolutionary dance pedagogy. Worked in over 10 schools in the NYC area, adding dance as a part of school curricula.

    • Embassy Ces

      Sept 2006 - May 2007
      French Instructor

      Instructed small groups of language study.

    • The Churchill School and Center

      Sept 2007 - Jun 2008
      Assistant English Teacher

      With a lead teacher, instructed English to 25 tenth graders with learning disabilities. Began a hip hop dance club for students. Led a creative writing group for students.

    • Edutopia

      Aug 2009 - Dec 2010
      ESL Teacher

      Taught reading and writing skills to middle and high school students in an after-school program.

    • MAMiLATES: Mommy & Me Pilates!

      Sept 2009 - Jun 2015
      CEO

      A 60 minute mommy and me Pilates-based class designed to help mom connect with baby and reconnect with her body. Think Gymboree meets Windsor Pilates.

    • Lentz and Lentz

      Sept 2009 - Jun 2010
      SAT Verbal Prep Instructor

      Taught SAT prep in high schools as an extracurricular class.

    • Long Island School of Music and Art

      Sept 2009 - Dec 2011

      I instructed weekly group classes of 15-20 students of beginner and intermediate English. Tutor- Prepare students for the SAT, ACT, and AP exams in 2 hour one-on-one weekly. - Strengthen students’ writing and editing skills. – Work on college essays, SAT, PSAT, and ACT preparation.

      • ESL Instructor

        Sept 2009 - Dec 2011

      • SAT Prep Instructor

        Sept 2009 - Dec 2011

    • Home Language International

      Sept 2009 - Dec 2011
      Host Instructor

      I received foreign students in my home for language instruction and cultural exchange. We completed 3-6 hours of ESL daily, then went on excursions around New York City.

    • Self Employed

      Jan 2010 - Dec 2011
      College Process Coach

      Helped students choose schools. Oversaw the writing of college essays and supplements. Helped students manage deadlines.

    • The State University of New York

      Jan 2010 - Dec 2010
      Adjunct French Instructor

      Instructed one class per semester of beginner's French.

    • SAT ACT Sense

      Feb 2010 - Mar 2011
      SAT and ACT Prep Instructor

      Provided one-on-one SAT and ACT coaching to private clients. Coached the crafting and editing of college essays.

    • Suffolk County Community College

      Sept 2011 - Dec 2011
      Adjunct Professor

      Taught English composition and literature.

    • Niagara University

      Jan 2012 - Dec 2012
      Senior Lecturer

      Instruct English literature to classes of 25 students.

    • Buffalo State University

      Jul 2012 - Dec 2013
      Lecturer

      Teaching 3 sections of English Composition.

    • SUNY Niagara

      Sept 2012 - Apr 2016
      Instructor of English and French

      Instructed English Composition and developmental writing to sections of 15-30 students. Taught Introduction to Literature, American Literature from 1865-Present, African-American Literature, and Women's Literature. Teach French 101 and 102. Advised 40 students on class selection, advancement toward completion, degree requirements, and transfer options. Co-facilitated Black History Month Programming. Co-advise the Black Student Union and Rotoract. Coordinated the About Place nature writing contest, publication, and event for 3 years. Show less

    • Club Pilates

      Jan 2018 - now
      Pilates Instructor

    • Allen University

      Aug 2021 - now
      Assistant Professor

      English professor with a 5/4 course load at an HBCU.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Comprehensive Pilates Machine Certification

      Club Pilates
      Mar 2022

    • Multicultural Classroom Facilitation

      University Career Center at the University of Michigan
      Dec 2004

    • Gyrotonic Level 1 Apprentice Training

      GYROTONIC® International Headquarters
      Jan 2024

    • Pilates Instructor Mat Certification - Level I

      Fitness Guru
      May 2007

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Niia Bishop, PhD
      Extra Mile Award Niagara County Community College Apr 2014 An award for going above and beyond to bring quality Black History Month programming to our campus and dorms.
    • Awarded to Niia Bishop, PhD
      Buffalo State University Faculty Appreciation Award Student Life Apr 2013 Nominated by a student for inspiring her with my teaching.
    • Awarded to Niia Bishop, PhD
      National Dance Institute Training Scholarship National Dance Institute May 2007 Received a scholarship to be trained in NDI's dance instruction methodology. Went on to instruct dance in public schools through NDI.
    • Awarded to Niia Bishop, PhD
      Program in Comparative Literature Dissertation Fellowship The University of Michigan Apr 2007 I received full tuition and a stipend to support me while I completed my dissertation.
    • Awarded to Niia Bishop, PhD
      Foreign Language Area Study Grant from the U.S. Government for Portuguese Language Study U.S. Government Mar 2004 Received a grant to cover language study, travel, lodging, and food for a 6 week intensive Portuguese program in Bahia, Brazil
    • Awarded to Niia Bishop, PhD
      “Global Turns and Gender Returns” Program Award Global Turns and Gender Returns Program Feb 2004 Received a financial award to attend the International Workshop on Gender and Visuality at the University of Western Cap in South Africa; one of three students selected to accompany three faculty members from the University of Michigan. An initiative to promote new transcultural intellectual alliances and conversations among gender scholars based in manifold locations throughout the world.
    • Awarded to Niia Bishop, PhD
      Program in Comparative Literature Research Grant from the University of Michigan Program in Comparative Literature at the University of Michigan Mar 2003 Received a grant to complete research on intentional community in Bahia, Brazil.
    • Awarded to Niia Bishop, PhD
      Center for the Education of Women Research Grant from the University of Michigan Center for the Education of Women at the University of Michigan Mar 2002
    • Awarded to Niia Bishop, PhD
      Office of Multi-Cultural Initiatives Research Grant from the University of Michigan Office of Multi-Cultural Initiatives at the University of Michigan Mar 2002 Received a grant to examine intersectional identity at Sirius, an intentional community in Shutesbury, MA.
    • Awarded to Niia Bishop, PhD
      Center for African & African-American Studies Research Grant from the University of Michigan Center for African & African-American Studies at the University of Michigan Mar 2000 I received a grant to go to Guinea Bissau, West Africa for two months to shadow Flora Gomes as he made his film "Nha Fala."
    • Awarded to Niia Bishop, PhD
      Rackham Merit Fellowship from the University of Michigan Rackham Graduate School at the University of Michigan Mar 1999 I received three years of full tuition and living stipend, plus two summers of financial support.
    • Awarded to Niia Bishop, PhD
      Summer Language Training Grant from the University of Michigan The University of Michigan Mar 1999 Received a grant to begin my study of Portuguese in Faro, Portugal in a 6 week intensive training program.
    • Awarded to Niia Bishop, PhD
      Program Fellowship, Program in Comparative Literature, from the University of Michigan Program in Comparative Literature at the University of Michigan Sep 1998 I received one year of full tuition plus stipend, and three years of guaranteed teaching appointments as a Graduate Student Instructor.
    • Awarded to Niia Bishop, PhD
      Center for African & African American Studies Research Grant from the University of Michigan Center for African & African American Studies at the University of Michigan Received a grant to work with filmmaker Mweze Ngangura on his film "Appel des Orishas" in Cuba.
    • Awarded to Niia Bishop, PhD
      Rackham Discretionary Grant from the University of Michigan Rackham Graduate School at the University of Michigan Received a monetary award.
    • Awarded to Niia Bishop, PhD
      Rackham Summer Institute Fellowship from the University of Michigan Rackham Summer Institute at the University of Michigan I received full tuition and a living stipend to attend the Summer Institute.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Member

      Issued by Gamma Phi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. on Jun 2014
      Gamma Phi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.Associated with Niia Bishop, PhD

    • Class Agent

      Issued by Amherst College on Sept 2015
      Amherst CollegeAssociated with Niia Bishop, PhD

    • Class Officer- Web Editor

      Issued by Amherst College on Jan 2016
      Amherst CollegeAssociated with Niia Bishop, PhD

    • Class Notes Officer

      Issued by Amherst College on Sept 2021
      Amherst CollegeAssociated with Niia Bishop, PhD

    • Class Officer- Secretary

      Issued by Amherst College on Sept 2022
      Amherst CollegeAssociated with Niia Bishop, PhD