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Kristen B. Miller |
kmiller@kristenbmiller.com website:
http://www.kristenbmiller.com |
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Education |
Doctor
of Philosophy – English (in progress – expected graduation: 2008)
Master
of Arts – English (May 2004)
Bachelor
of Arts – English (May 2001)
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Publications |
“Persuading
Pirates: Rhetoric and Power in Pirates of
the Caribbean” in a forthcoming edited collection on Pirates of the Caribbean. (Ed. Matthew Rohweder)
“Masks and
Machine Ethos: Traces of Techno-Horror in the Slasher Film” in Monsters and the Monstrous, Volume 5 (e-book),
2008
“From Fears of Entropy
to Comfort in Chaos:
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Conference Presentations |
“Max
Brooks’ Zombie Survival Guide: Using
the Unreal to Teach Ethos” as part of panel “Leaving Reality Behind: Fantasy, Virtual Space, and
Literacy” with Victoria Lisle, Susanna Coleman, and Joanna Phillips at the Conference on College Composition and
Communication in
“Masks
and Machine Ethos: Traces of Techno-Horror in the Slasher Film” at the
conference 5th Global Conference: Monsters and the Monstrous:
Examining Enduring Myths of Evil” in
“The
Importance of Being Dishonest: Oscar Wilde, Moulin
Rouge, and the Role of the Lie” at the
“Dialectic
in the Buffyverse: Episode Structure, Series Structure, and Theme” at the
Popular Culture Association Conference in
“Note
Taking: Student Preference, Tutor Practice, and Student Satisfaction” at the
Southeastern
“Examining
Student and Tutor Satisfaction with
“Aristotelian
Appeals in Film: Applications for the Composition Classroom” as part of panel,
“Criticism and Instruction on the Screen: The Rhetoric and Composition of Film”
with Michelle Ann Sidler, Angela Farmer, and Jennifer Riley Campbell at the
Popular Culture Association Conference in
“Aristotelian
Appeals in Film: Applications for the Composition Classroom” at the Association
of College English Teachers of
“The
Effect of Learning Styles on Tutor Strategies and Student Satisfaction in the
“Visual-Spatial Learners in the
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Teaching Experience |
Graduate Teaching Assistant (2001 to present)
English 1100 (Composition I)
The focus of this course is developing
student skills in expository and argumentative writing in addition to giving
them a strong foundation in rhetorical principles. I have taught my own sections of 25 students
each since Fall of 2002. I utilize the
portfolio grading method, which places strong emphasis on revision. Because it increases student engagement and
allows for additional reinforcement of rhetorical principles, I tend to utilize
film and other visual and multimedia texts in class discussion and paper topics
in addition to traditional example essays and articles.
English 1120 (Composition II)
The focus of this course is developing
student skills in research and research paper writing in addition to further
developing their understanding and utilization of rhetoric. I have taught my own sections of 25 students
each since Spring of 2003. I utilize the
portfolio grading method, which places strong emphasis on revision. I have developed an approach to this course
that fits each of the department’s required assignments within an overall
project of the students developing a film and preparing to pitch it to a
production company. This allows for
student creativity, heightened student interest, and fostering of students’
problem-solving skills while they learn common research paper formats.
English 2200 (World Literature I)
The focus of this course is providing the
students with a survey of World Literature to 1660 in addition to further
developing their writing and communication skills. I taught my own section of 30 students during
Spring of 2006. I chose not to include
objective exams as part of my section of this course, but instead chose to
spend much more time on writing, assigning two major essays and four shorter
writing assignments. With the shorter
assignments, students were given creative options such as turning an argument
they perceived in a work into a different medium (website, PowerPoint presentation,
visual ad) in addition to more traditional essay topics. I also use movies and television frequently,
not in lieu of readings, but as connections to be made between the readings and
issues we still address in our own culture.
Adjunct Professor (2002 to present)
English 0100 (Basic Composition)
This is a remedial composition course with
placement determined by SAT Verbal score; it is a non-credit course in which a
passing grade is required for admission to Composition I. I have taught my own sections of up to 18
students since Fall 2002. In my
instruction of this course, I heavily emphasize revision of writing and helping
students find error patterns and learn to correct them. This course has been discontinued by the
LaGrange College English Department as of Fall Semester 2005.
English 1101 (Composition I)
The focus of this course is on developing
student skills in expository and argumentative writing in addition to giving
them a strong foundation in rhetorical principles and introducing them to the
research paper. I have taught my own
sections of up to 18 students each since Fall of 2003, usually Spring sections
composed of students who were enrolled in Basic Composition during the previous
Fall Semester. I have worked to adapt
the portfolio grading method to
English 1102 (Composition II)
The focus of this course is writing about
literature, including introducing students to writing literature research
papers. I will teach this course for the
first time in Spring 2006, teaching two sections of up to 18 students each.
English 3300 (History of the English
Language)
The goal of this course is to help the
student gain an understanding of the origins and development of the English
language along with introducing them to some of the basic principles and
concepts in the field of linguistics. I
taught this course as an independent study for one English undergraduate
student in Spring 2005.
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Additional Academic Experience |
Assistant to the Coordinator of the
I help the English Center Coordinator with
most tasks involved in running the Center, including hiring, training, payroll,
scheduling, practicum planning, practicum facilitation, and keeping the
computers and other technology running well.
During the Summer of 2004, I helped in the planning and development of
our online reservation system, and during the Summer of 2005, I helped in the
planning and development of the database and other data collection methods to
be used for a massive data collection and research project conducted during
Fall 2005.
I work with students on an individual or
small group basis on developing reading, planning, revising, editing, and
proofreading skills.
I work with students on an individual basis
on developing reading, planning, revising, editing, and proofreading skills.
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Honors & Awards |
Runner-Up – Masters Level GTA Teaching Award
– 2004
Magna Cum Laude Graduate
Murial B. Williams Award for Excellence in
Literary Studies, 2001
Walter D. Jones Award for Excellence in
Composition and Scholarship, 2001
Inducted into Sigma Tau Delta, 2000
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Academic Service |
Graduate Student
Representative to Hiring Committee for Technical & Professional
Communication Job Search (2005)
English Graduate
Student Organization Representative to
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Other Work Experience |
New
Children’s Ministry Intern (Summer 2007)
I worked with the Children’s Ministry
Director to plan and carry out the children’s services over the months of June
and July while regular children’s service volunteers take a break. I also helped revise the training policies
and information for children’s program volunteers.
Intern (Fall Semester 2005)
I work with program director Kyes Stevens on documents
such as fliers and posters to be used for informational and publicity purposes;
I maintain the APAEP Website; and I perform additional copy editing and
administrative tasks.
Web Designer (Spring Semester 2005)
As part of my course requirements for English
6910 (Practicum in Technical and Professional Communication), I worked with one
other student in the class on developing a website for APAEP. My responsibilities were primarily site
coding (HTML and CSS) and visual design (including some flash animation).
Carmike Cinemas –
Relief Manager/Staff Leader, Projectionist
(May 1998 to April 2006)
I was moved to a management position two
months after I was hired. I acted as the
theater manager for two months during the Summer of 1998. I have trained or assisted in the training of
every manager hired since November 2000.
Though I have a working knowledge of the responsibilities involved in
all theater positions, my primary expertise is in projection, which includes
running, building, and breaking down movies; troubleshooting mechanical
problems; and conducting minor maintenance and repairs. In addition to extensive experience in
customer relations, I have experience with all administrative tasks related to
running the theater, including scheduling, hiring, maintaining theater files,
completing the theater’s weekly reports, and all money-related tasks.
Concession Worker (March to May 1998)
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Computer |
Computer Skills:
HTML writing, basic java scripting, CSS, web design,
flash animation, Microsoft Office, elementary graphic design, sound/music
editing, video editing
Notable Websites Designed and/or Maintained:
Alabama Prison Arts & Education
Project (www.auburn.edu/cah/apaep)
Keeth’s Karate Website (www.teamkeeth.com)
Wayne & Wallace Dalglish Publicity
Websites (www.waynedalglish.com)
Film Rhetoric: A Guide For Students
(www.auburn.edu/~millekb/filmrhetoric)
The Rhetorical Problem of Natural Born
Killers (www.auburn.edu/~millekb/nbk)
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Foreign Languages |
Reading
Proficiency
Conversational
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Activities |
Keeth’s
Karate –
Volunteer Instructor & Competition Coach
(1994 to Present)
I am currently the lead instructor for the children
and adult classes one to two nights per week.
I organized a demonstration and competition team for the school in 2001
and continue to run this program; in addition to fulfilling the administrative
duties involved, I choreograph and
teach group demonstration performances and choreograph and teach individual
form and weapon routines for students to use in tournament competition.
Tournament Competitor
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Ranked
#1 Regionally in Women’s Black Belt Forms in 2003 & 2004
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Ranked
#1 Regionally in Adult Black Belt Weapons in 2004
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Ranked
#1 Regionally in Women’s Black Belt Fighting in 2004
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Ranked
#6 in NASKA National Ratings in Women’s Open Weapons in 2003
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Ranked
#7 in NASKA World Ratings in Women’s Open Weapons in 2003
Tournament Judge
I act as a volunteer judge for forms,
weapons, sparring, and team demonstration competition at sport karate
tournaments in
New
Elementary Sunday School Teacher
(1996-present)
I am currently the teacher for the 5th
Grade Boys’ small group during the children’s service on Sunday mornings. I have been with the same group of boys for
the last four years at the request of several of their parents, and in addition
to teaching them on Sunday mornings, I occasionally meet with the boys and
their parents to discuss problems and issues in their lives and work to counsel
the boys about these issues if necessary.
American
Poolplayers Association (Billiards) – Auburn,
Team Member in 9-Ball League (January 2004 to
Present)
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Team
won 2004 Auburn City Cup Championships
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Team
placed 17th in Nation at 2004 APA National 9-Ball Team Championships in
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Team
Captain (August 2005 to Present)
Team Member in 8-Ball League (September 2004
to Present)
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8-Ball
Team Captain (January 2005 to Present)
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Team
won session championship Fall 2004, Summer 2006