Education
University of Georgia, Athens, GA. Ph.D. ABD in Performance Studies, 2020. Dissertation committee: David Saltz (chair), Emily Sahakian, Farley Richmond, Mechtild Widrich.
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA. M.A. in Communication, 2011. Thesis committee: Ted Friedman (chair), Alessandra Raengo, Jennifer Barker. The Glitch Aesthetic, Master’s Thesis, Georgia State University, 2011.
Clayton State University, Morrow, GA. Web Design Certification, 2010
Clayton State University, Morrow, GA. B.A. in Communication and Media Studies, 2008. Traditionalism vs. Modernization: Homoerotic Images in Hindi Cinema and Non-Heterosexual Awareness in India, Senior Thesis, Clayton State University, 2008.
Instructor Experience
Teaching Assistant, University of Georgia, August 2016 – May 2020
Contact Marla Carlson marlac@uga.edu
Duties include: Follow lead professor’s course plan, grading, lecturing, and student conferences.
Communication Instructor, Johnston Community College, August 2014 – May 2016. Contact Dr. Evelyn Kelly, (919) 464-2383
Duties include: Creating syllabi in conjunction with departmental standards, lesson planning, grading, and lecturing.
Education Coordinator, A Trudie House, September 2012 – June 2014
Contact Franklin Smith , (404) 492-3107
Duties included: Developing courses, devising syllabi,
leading teaching workshops, and coordinating volunteer schedules.
Graduate Large Lecture Assistant, Georgia State University, Jan. 2009 – June 2011
Contact Tawanna Tookes, (404) 413-5652
Duties included: Leading ‘break out” sections from larger classes, adhering to departmental syllabi, lesson planning, grading, and lecturing.
Teaching Intern, Clayton State University, Spring 2007.
Contact Virginia Bonner, (678) 466-4713
Duties included: Leading academic writing workshops, tutoring students, and guest lecturing.
Teaching Experience
Courses instructed as Teaching Assistant:
THEA 2000 Introduction to Theatre Appreciation, Fall 2020
THEA 3300 Foundations of Production, Spring 2019
THEA 3700 Principles and Elements of Design, Fall 2018
Courses instructed as Communication Instructor:
COM 231 J02 Public Speaking, Johnston Community College, Fall 2015
COM 231 J03 Public Speaking, Johnston Community College, Fall 2015
COM 231 J04 Public Speaking, Johnston Community College, Fall 2015
COM 110 W01 Intro to Communication, Johnston Community College, Spring 2015
COM 110 W02 Intro to Communication, Johnston Community College, Spring 2015
COM 231 W10 Public Speaking, Johnston Community College, Spring 2015 COM 231
W52 Public Speaking, Johnston Community College, Spring 2015
COM 110 12 Intro to Communication, Johnston Community College, Fall 2014
COM 231 J01 Public Speaking, Johnston Community College, Fall 2014
COM 231 J02 Public Speaking, Johnston Community College, Fall 2014
COM 231 W02 Public Speaking, Johnston Community College, Fall 2014
Courses instructed as Education Coordinator:
Get That Job! The Interview Process, A Trudie House, Spring 2014
Internet, Email, and Social Media, A Trudi House, Spring 2014
GED Quantitative Preparation, A Trudie House, Spring 2014
Get That Job! Resume Workshop, A Trudie House, Fall 2013
GED Verbal Preparation, A Trudie House, Fall 2013
Computer Basics, A Trudie House, Fall 2013
Internet, Email, and Social Media, A Trudie House, Spring 2013
GED Quantitative Preparation, A Trudie House, Spring 2013
GED Verbal Preparation, A Trudie House, Fall 2012
Computer Basics, A Trudie House, Fall 2012
“Break out” sections instructed as Large Lecture Graduate Assistant:
SPCH 1000 Introduction to Speech, Georgia State University, Spring 2011
SPCH 2050 Media, Culture, and Society, Georgia State University, Fall 2010
THEA 1000 Introduction to Theater, Georgia State University, Fall 2010
SPCH 1000 Introduction to Speech, Georgia State University, Spring 2010
Guest Lectures and Special Appearances:
The Glitch Aesthetic, Film 3060 : Film Genres – Fantasy and Science Fiction, Georgia State University, 2013.
A History of New Media, Film 3060 : Film Genres – Fantasy and Science Fiction, Georgia State University, 2013.
Queer Representation in Classical Hollywood Cinema, Film 2700 : Film History, Georgia State University, 2012.
Queer Representation and Television, Spch 2050 : Media, Culture, and Society, Georgia State University, 2010.
Tutoring
Wiley International Studies Magnet Elementary, October 2015-May 2016. Contact David Anderson, (919) 828-0897 ext. 220
Duties included: Chaperoning students from Wiley Elementary to Pullen Memorial, assisting students in reading and math assignments, and cultivating creative ways to engage students.
Ace It! Tutor, Sylvan Learning Center, August 2011–May 2012. Contact Edward Villanueva, (817) 504-0932
Duties included: Following lesson plans, successfully completing course booklet, and administering practice exams.
Publication
“The Gaming Detective: The GUI-Wielding Sherlock,” The New Detective Anthology. Ed. Maria Plochocki. Jefferson: McFarland, in progress.
“JOLT! And the Glitch Aesthetic,” In Media Res. Ed. Ethan Tussey. August 2015.
http://mediacommons.futureofthebook.org/imr/2015/08/20/jolt-and-glitch-aesthetic
Editorial Experience
“Technology and the Horrible,” In Media Res, Theme Week Coordinator, June 6-10, 2011.
http://mediacommons.futureofthebook.org/imr/theme-week/2011/23/technology-and-horrible-june-6-10-2011
“Queer Americana” In Media Res, Theme Week Coordinator, Aug 8-10, 2011. http://mediacommons.futureofthebook.org/imr/theme-week/2011/32/queer-americana-august-8-12-2011
“DVD Translations,” In Media Res, Theme Week Co-Coordinator, Feb 21-25, 2011. http://mediacommons.futureofthebook.org/imr/theme-week/2011/08/dvd-translations-and-transmissions-february-21-25-2011
“Technological Object Orientation,” In Media Res, Theme Week Co-Coordinator, January 10-14, 2011.
http://mediacommons.futureofthebook.org/imr/theme-week/2011/02/technological-object-orientations-january-10-14-2011
Presentations
“Alternative Monuments: Productive Performance and Monumental Trauma” in proceedings of a2ru National Conference, November 1-2, 2018, Athens, GA.
“Performing Trauma: An Autoethnographic Account of Comfort Zone Camp” in proceedings of ATHE National Conference, August 3-7, 2017, Las Vegas, NV.
“The Gaming Detective: Sherlock Holmes and the Implementation of GUI in BBC One’s Sherlock,” in proceedings of the NEMLA Conference on Popular Culture, April 7-10, 2011, New Brunswick, NJ.
“The Digital Index and Glitch Aesthetic: bridging the analog/digital divide with beautiful garbage,” in proceedings of the 9th Cultural Studies Association Conference, March 24-26, 2011, Chicago, IL.
Artist Exhibitions
2019 Solo Exhibition, Alternative Monuments, University of Georgia President’s Club Garden, Athens, GA
2018 Solo Exhibition, Alternative Monuments, University of Georgia President’s Club Garden, Athens, GA
2017 Solo Exhibition, Alternative Monuments, University of Georgia President’s Club Garden, Athens, GA
2015 Solo Exhibition, J‘Adore Marilyn Vader Marxism, The Manor Six Forks Gallery, Raleigh, NC.
2012 Group Exhibition, Dorothy Wonders, Artisphere, Washington, DC.
2011 Two-Person Exhibition, Elizabeth Taylor Paper Doll and Nicole Diabolique, Madeline’s Tea Room and Gallery,Atlanta,GA.
Awards and Memberships
Willson Center for Humanities Grant Awardee, University of Georgia, 2018
Ideas for Creative Exploration Scholartist Residency, University of Georgia, 2016-2018
North Carolina Museum of Art, Member 2015-Present
Center for Puppetry Arts, Member 2008-Present
Northeastern Modern Language Association, Member 2009-2010
Cultural Studies Association, Member, 2009-2010
Scholarly Achievement Award, Clayton State University, 2008
Academic Achievement Award, Clayton State University, 2007
Phi Eta Sigma, Clayton State University, 2007 and 2006
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