Contact Me

trouse1@gmu.edu

Curriculum Vitae

Academic Skills:

Trained as a writing tutor for undergraduate, post-graduate, and ESL clients.

Tutored a professor of computer science on a grant proposal

Worked with GMU instructors as a Writing Fellow to develop and evaluate course assignments and related materials.

Developed skills for quick and accurate evaluation of written materials.

Strong background in critical and analytical thinking through analysis of philosophical and literary texts.

Promotes appreciation and comprehension of writing through involvement with the Undergraduate English Society by reading to children, participating in GMU English talk-show discussions, and by distributing instructional materials related to English and writing.

Education:

George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

B.A. in English (in progress)

Areas of Concentration: Nonfiction Writing and Editing
Minor: Philosophy

Tutoring Experience:
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Writing Fellow - HHS 201:Intro to Careers in the Health Professions

Helped instructors create the syllabus and course assignments. Developed writing rubrics, commented on student drafts, and tutored students in writing.

GMU Writing Center Peer-Tutor

Tutored clients from diverse academic, professional, and cultural backgrounds.

Memberships/Awards

Undergraduate English Society

Dean's List from 2007-2009