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Nicole Guinot Varty
Lecturer / Rhetoric and Composition
Nicole Guinot Varty
Address: 319 N. 3rd St. Brighton, MI. 48116
E-mail: nicoleguinotvarty(at)gmail(dot)com; ngvarty(at)wsu(dot)edu
Tel: 248-231-5498
Education
2009 - M.A. Written Communication, Eastern Michigan University
Concentration: Teaching of Writing
Final Project: Becoming a Scholar of My Own Beliefs: Exploring How Personal Beliefs Inform and Intersect with, or Diverge from, Teaching Practice. Advisor Linda Adler-Kassner
2004 - B.S. Biology, Lee University
Concentration: Pre-Med Studies
Minor: Creative Writing
Academic Appointments and Teaching Experience
Languages
French (translation)
Spanish (conversational)
Skills
Technical Writing
Wordpress
Writing Center Administration
Writing Center Tutoring
Mentoring
Professional Writing Consultation
Pedagogical Workshops
2010 - present
Full-time Lecurer, Wayne State University
2011 - present
Instructor, APEX Summer Bridge Program, Wayne State University
2012
2010 - present
Lead Writing Consultant: College of Technology, EMU Writing Center
2011
Adjunct Lecturer, Eastern Michigan University
2009 - 2011
Graduate Assistant Mentor, EMU Writing Center
2009 - 2011
Adjunct Lecturer, Summer Incentive Program, Eastern Michigan University
2009 - 2011
Consultant, Family Literacy Initiative
2009 - 2012
Writing Consultant, Summer Incentive Program, Eastern Michigan University
2008
Graduate Instructor, Eastern Michigan University
2007 - 2009
Lead Writing Consultant: Science Writing Support, EMU University Writing Center
2007 - 2011
Writing Consultant, EMU University Writing Center
2007 - 2011
Scholarships and Awards
2012 Favorite Professor Award, Wayne State University Athletics
2010 Most Valuable Professor Award, Eastern Michigan University Athletics
2009 Distinguished Grad. Student, Teaching of Writing, Eastern Michigan University
2009 Editor's Choice Award, Prose, Cellar Roots
2006 Graduate Assistantship, English Department, Eastern Michigan University
2000-2004 Honors Scholarship, Lee University
Courses Developed and Taught
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ENG 1020 Introduction to College Writing
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ENG 1010 Basic Writing
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ENGL 121 Researching the College Experience
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ENGL 120 Writing the College Experience
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ENGL 225 Writing in a Changing World
Publications
Guinot Varty, Nicole, Thomas Trimble and Joe Paszek. "Introduction." The Wayne Writer. Boston, MA: Pearson, 2013.
Guinot Varty, Nicole, Amy Metcalf, Jon Plumb and Chris Susak. "Summary." The Wayne Writer. Boston, MA. Pearson, 2013.
EMU Teacher Research Group. "NWP and the National Center for Literacy Education." NWP Radio. Sept. 20, 2012.
Guinot Varty, Nicole. “How Creating Class Zines Opens Pre-freshmen Writers to Write Confidently and Think Critically about Rhetorical Situations.” Language Arts Journal of Michigan. 25.1 (2009).
Guinot Varty, Nicole. “My Perspective: Personal Beliefs Informing and Intersecting with Teaching Practice.” Language Arts Journal of Michigan. 24.2 (2009).
Guinot Varty, Nicole. “The Model.” Cellar Roots. Ed. Jamie Jones. Livonia: NWC Print, 2009. 38.
Presentations
Krause, Stephen, Derek Mueller and Nicole Guinot Varty. “A Department in Exile: The Challenges of Contested Spaces and Roles.” CCCC. Atlanta, GA. April, 2011. Conference Presentation.
Dunn, John, Kim Pavlock, Cindy Guillean and Nicole Guinot Varty. "Assessing (and Advocating for) What We Value: Documenting Our Contributions to Students' Learning Processes in College Writing Programs and Writing Centers." East Central Writign Centers Association Conference. Kalamazoo, MI. March, 2011. Conference Presentation
Guinot Varty, Nicole. “R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Strategies for Maintaining Civility, Respect and a High Level of Engagement in the Classroom.” Technology, Teaching and Research: Faculty Development Conference. Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI. August 2010. Conference Presentation.
Guinot Varty, Nicole. “Learning Process Outcomes: A pilot study.” First Year Writing Program Retreat. Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI. August 2010. Guest Lecture.
Guinot Varty, Nicole. “What Works for Me: Assessment Strategies.” ENGL 596. Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI. August 2010. Guest Lecture.
Guinot Varty, Nicole. “Sharks and Pilot Fish in the Writing Program: Awareness of the Reading-Writing Symbiosis.” Conference of Writing Program Administrators. Sheraton Suites, Philadelphia, PA. July 2010. Conference Presentation.
Guinot Varty, Nicole. “Sharks and Pilot Fish in the Writing Classroom: Awareness of the Reading-Writing Symbiosis.” Bright Ideas. Student Union, Michigan State University, Lansing, MI. April, 2010. Conference Presentation.
Guinot Varty, Nicole. “The Smart One: Untangling the Social Web of Literacy Practices and Dyslexia.” Graduate Research Fair. Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI. May 2009. Conference Presentation.
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