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Root Hall A-216 Caitlin.Martin@indstate.edu

Terre Haute, IN CAITLIN A.MARTIN47807

EDUCATIONM.A. in English, Composition and Rhetoric 2013

Miami University, Oxford, OhioArea of Concentration: Research and Assessment

Thesis: Teaching for Transfer: Reflective Self-Assessment Strategies in the First-Year Composition

Classroom

Committee: Jason Palmeri (Chair), Heidi McKee, and Cynthia Lewiecki-Wilson

B.S. in English, magna cum laude 2011

Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana

Minored in Creative Writing.

TEACHING ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONSLecturer

Indiana State University August 2013present

Create course materials and lesson plans for assigned courses. Assign and grade student writing

and other activities. Meet individually with students to facilitate their learning and development.

Teach rhetorical modes and writing strategies through essays based on personal experiences (ENG

101, 2 sections Fall 2013). Teach research writing strategies through the sustained inquiry into a

specific topic selected by the student (ENG 105, 2 sections Fall 2013, 3 sections Spring 2014).

Facilitate students self-discovery of writing strategies and genres through theories of discourse

communities using a transfer-based, Writing-about-Writing approach (ENG 305, 1 section Fall

2013).

First-Year Composition Instructor

Miami University August 2011May 2013

Created course materials in accordance with guidelines from the Composition Program. Assigned

and graded student writing and other class activities. Met individually with students to facilitate

their unique learning needs and provide additional academic supports when necessary. Developed

activities to aid student transfer of learning, specifically study strategies related to reading and

writing. Taught assigned courses, including ENG 111, Composition and Rhetoric (1 section Fall 2011,

2 sections Fall 2013), & ENG 112, Composition & Literature (1 section Spring 2012, 1 section Spring

2013).

Research & Assessment Coordinator for Online English 111

Miami University May 2012May 2013

Created assessment tools to understand student progress in pilot online sections of ENG 111.

Assisted with direct assessment of student writing. Developed recommendations for ongoing

research. Assessed pedagogical effectiveness and provide suggestions for improvement based on

assessment findings. Drafted report of student-centered assessments, including surveys and focus-

group interviews. Worked collaboratively with team of researchers, instructors, and administrators.

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ENG 111 Assessment Team Member

Miami University May 2013

Read completed ENG 111 portfolios of first-year writing students at Miami University. Assessed

writing based on outcomes of ENG 111 using a collaboratively developed rubric. Discussed ratings

with other readers. Contributed to assessment report with recommendations for improved

teaching of ENG 111 to better facilitate meeting outcomes.

First-Year Composition Placement Program Portfolio Reader

Miami University Summers 2012 and 2013

Read writing portfolios of incoming Miami students. Assessed writing based on the outcomes of

ENG 111 and ENG 112 (as determined by the Composition Program). Determined number of credits

individual portfolios would receive toward Miamis composition course requirement. Negotiated

with other readers when assessments were not aligned. Contributed to assessment report with

recommendations for the Placement Portfolio Program and Department of English.

Honors Program Portfolio Reviewer

Miami University Summer 2012

Read Honors program students portfolios for the critical and integrative thinking competency area.

Assessed student progress using a developmental rubric designed by the Honors program.

Communicated feedback and suggestions to students about their portfolios to help them illustrate

development of the competency area. Reported progress weekly to supervisor in Honors Program.

Editor at The Indiana Statesman

Indiana State University January 2009July 2011

Held various editor positions over two years, including chief copy editor, opinions editor, and

editor-in-chief. Coordinated team of editors, reporters, and writers for print and web publication

needs. Hired staff members based on experience and faculty recommendation. As editor-in-chief,worked with Student Publications Advisor to develop strategies to improve work efficiency and

product quality. Worked with outside consultant and team of editors to redesign print publication.

Writing Center Consultant

Indiana State University January 2009May 2011

Worked one-on-one with students to improve their writing abilities and answer questions about

writing assignments. Worked with students of diverse backgrounds and experiences at all

university levels. Identified or helped student to identify areas of improvement. Evaluated and

provided feedback in person and online for distance learning students. Participated in ongoing

revision of consultant training and operations based on feedback from consultations.

PRESENTATIONSIntegrating Formative Assessment into the Writing Process. Poster Presentation. Assess for Success

Conference. Indiana State University. Terre Haute, Indiana. February 2014.

Writing Outside the Box: Pedagogical Approaches for Teaching Writing Online.

College English Association of Ohio. Dayton, Ohio. With Renea Frey, Ryan Ireland, and Heidi McKee.

April 2013.

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Teaching for Transfer: Self-Assessment, Learning Outcomes, and Reflection as Necessary Components

of Student Learning in FYC

Conference on College Composition and Communication. Las Vegas, Nevada. March 2013.

Transferring Knowledge from First-Year Composition: A Preliminary Study

Miami University Graduate Schools Graduate Research Forum. Oxford, Ohio. November 2012

Reflect, Project, Imagine: Using Rubrics and Informal Writing to Teach Better Reflection

Miami University Department of English Composition Programs Workshop Series. Oxford, Ohio. With

Jonathan Bradshaw. October 2012.

Teaching and Learning Writing Online: Teacher-Research Perspectives.

Miami University Digital Expo. Oxford, Ohio. With Lance Cummings, Renea Frey, Ryan Ireland, Heidi

McKee, Jason Palmeri, and James Porter. September 2012.

PUBLICATIONS UNDER REVIEWKairotic Design: Building Flexible Networks for Online Composition. With Lance Cummings, Renea

Frey, Ryan Ireland, Heidi McKee, Jason Palmeri, and James Porter. Making Space: Writing Instruction,

Infrastructure, and Multiliteracies. Eds. Jim Purdy and Danielle Nicole DeVoss.

COMMITTEE POSITIONSMiami University

Miami English Graduate and Adjunct Association (MEGAA), 2011-2013

Composition Committee Representative, 2012-2013

MEGAA Symposium Committee, 2012-2013

Indiana State UniversityWriting Center Coordinator Search Committee, Spring 2011

Chair, Student Advisory Committee, 2009-2011

Secretary, Creative Writing Society at ISU, 2009-2011

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONSCollege Composition and Communication

National Council of Teachers of English

Two-Year College English Association