Experienced English educator with over ten years of dedicated service, specializing in the instruction and training of adolescent and adult learners within the higher education domain. Possesses a profound expertise in training methodologies, instructional design, as well as assessment strategies.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in English Literature (*ABD),
Ball State University
Master of Arts in Liberal Studies,
Indiana University Kokomo
Bachelor of Arts in English,
Indiana University Kokomo
Academic Appointments
English Instructor,
Ivy Tech Community College
(2019-Present)
Graduate English Instructor,
Ball State University
(2014-2019)
Graduate Teaching Assistant,
Indiana University Kokomo
(2013)
Teaching Experience
- Instructor of Record for multiple English courses each semester, including:
- ENGL 075: Integrated Reading & Writing (co-rec)
- ENGL 095: Integrated Reading & Writing (standalone)
- ENGL 111: English Composition
- ENGL 206: Introduction to Literature
- ENGL 215: Rhetoric & Argument
- ENGL 220: World Literature I
- ENGL 221: World Literature II
- Experience with online, virtual, hyflex, dual credit, co-requisite, and ASAP instruction
- Certificates in online teaching and virtual instruction.
- Instructor of Record for multiple English courses each semester, including:
- ENG 103: Rhetoric and Writing
- ENG 104: Composing Research
- ENG 230: Reading and Writing about Literature;
- Teaching Assistant experience includes
- ENG 217: Introduction to Queer Literature and Queer Theory
- ENG 260: British Literature I
- Teaching Assistant to Dr. Joyce Huff, Dr. Leo Huisman, Dr. Rai Peterson, and Dr. Vanessa Rapatz
- Research Assistant to Dr. Molly Ferguson
- Writing Center tutor
- Assisted lead instructor in administration of ENG-W132: Reading, Writing, and Inquiry II, including lecturing, student assessment, and identifying and working with at-risk students.
Testimonials
Jesse offers active, interactive, and collaborative learning strategies within the classroom to optimize learning and engagement. He responds to changes in students’ attentiveness and engages them in productive and engaging ways. – Supervisor, Ivy Tech Community College
He’s wonderful. I haven’t been to school in 40+ yrs. He takes the time to teach me at my level of understanding. I’m 63yrs old, a disabled Veteran, and I’m learning the computer as we speak. It’s been a privilege to be in his class. He’s an exceptional Teacher. – Student, Ivy Tech Community College
Jesse is one of the nicest professors/teachers I’ve ever had. He’ll work with you if you don’t understand something or need extra time. He really cares. Classes are discussion based, so participation is important. Gives great feedback. He’s funny and goes off on tangents but connects everything back to the class. Take him if you get the chance! – Student, Ivy Tech Community College
This class was a joy to take, despite it being a semester long research class. He is a very entertaining and engaging professor. I would definitely take his class again. – Student, Ball State University
Jesse is one of the most creative and dynamic instructors we have. Not only does he engage students in thoughtfully crafted activities within the classroom environment, he is also an asset to the department in his flexibility. He often takes on new classes and is one of the few faculty who teach with ease in the Learn Anywhere environment. Jesse is a great asset to the English department. – Supervisor, Ivy Tech Community College