Curriculum Vitae
Christy Doherty-McDowel [email protected] http://christymcd.weebly.com/ Education Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI PhD in English with English Education Emphasis (Degree expected December 2014) Dissertation Topic: Using Mentor Texts to Teach English Language Arts Overview: This study examines how mentor texts are being implemented into upper elementary classrooms and how their use affects curricular decisions and classroom design. Dissertation Committee: Dr. Karen Vocke (chair), Dr. Jonathan Bush, Dr. Ellen Brinkley, Dr. Kia Richmond Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI Master of Arts in Education (Adolescent Education) (December 2005) Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI Bachelor of Science in Education (Elementary Major/English Minor/Science Minor) (December 1998) Teaching and Professional Experience Western Michigan University, Department of English (2010-present) Courses Taught ENGL 3690: Writing Methods for Elementary Teachers · Explored current issues in education with students · Fostered an environment in which students saw themselves as writers · Created a curriculum of writing craft through the use of mentor texts · Designed course website, blog, and discussion board · Promoted electronic publishing ENGL 1050: Thought and Writing—introductory composition course · Introduced students to writing projects with personal connections · Investigated genres with students · Met with students individually · Analyzed rhetorical strategies in literature and writing ENGL 3770: Language in the Multilingual Classroom—overview of ESL theory and pedagogy for pre-service teachers · Team taught course with Dr. Karen Vocke · Led student discussion, planned assignments, and provided individualized assistance · Explored the role mentor texts play in language acquisition ENGL 4800: Teaching Literature in the Secondary School · Guest Lecturer · Examined strategies to promote independent literacy · Discussed methods for analyzing literature · Provided feedback to student presentations Third Coast Writing Project, Teaching Consultant, July 2009 · Teaching Demonstration: Portfolios as a Tool for Self-Reflection Bangor Middle School, English and Science Teacher (2000-2010) Courses Taught ENG 8: Language Arts SCI 8: Pre-Biology SCI 7: Ecosystems Oakland Academy and Arbor Academy, Early Elementary Teacher (1999-2000) · Taught first/second grade multiage classroom · Taught kindergarten · Created Parent Teacher Organization Leadership Initiatives NCTE Student Affiliate, Western Michigan University, Co-Advisor (2011-present) Association of Graduate English Students, Western Michigan University, Vice President (2012-2013) English Department District Chairperson, Bangor Public Schools (2008-2010) Science Department Building Chairperson, Bangor Public Schools (2007-2009) Publications Vocke, Karen and Christy McDowell, et al. (2012) "Grammar: Navigating Teaching without Crashing and Burning." Language Arts Journal of Michigan 27.2 (2012): 30-34. Awards Graduate Student Research and Travel Grant, October 2013. Conferences and Presentations McDowell, Christy. "Using Stories as the Landscape of Writing: A Case Study of Mentor Texts in the Elementary Classroom." National Council of Teachers of English. National Conference. Washingon DC. November 2014. McDowell, Christy. “(Re)Inventing the Methods Course: Moving Beyond Exemplar Texts Towards Mentor Texts.” National Council of Teachers of English. National Conference. Boston, Massachusetts. November 2013. Vocke, Karen, Christy McDowell and Briana Barnett. “English language learners (ELLs) learn best in collaborative, authentic classroom environments.” National Council of Teachers of English. National Conference. Boston, Massachusetts. November 2013. Letcher, Mark, Christy McDowell, et al. “Re-positioning Writing Teacher Education: Advocacy in a Time of Competing Standards and Pressures.” Conference on English Education. National Conference. Fort Collins, Colorado. July 2013. McDowell, Christy. “Domestic Romance: Caroline Hentz's Reinforcement of Slavery through Narrative Technique.” Graduate Humanities Conference. University Conference. Kalamazoo, Michigan. March 2013. McDowell, Christy. "Connecting Mentor Texts to English Methods Instruction." National Council of Teachers of English. National Conference. Las Vegas, Nevada. November 2012. McDowell, Christy. "Creating and Using Mentor Texts to Teach Grammar In-Context." National Council of Teachers of English. National Conference. Las Vegas, Nevada. November 2012. McDowell, Christy. “Growing Up Other: The Post-Colonial Bildungsroman Novel.” Graduate Humanities Conference. University Conference. Kalamazoo, Michigan. February 2012. McDowell, Christy. "Portfolios as a Tool for Self-Reflection." Michigan Council of Teachers of English. State Conference. Lansing, Michigan. October 2011. Professional Organizations National Council of Teachers of English Michigan Council of Teachers of English Conference on English Education International Reading Association National Writing Project Modern Language Association Sigma Tau Delta References Dr. Jonathan Bush English Department Chair Western Michigan University 1903 West Michigan Avenue, MS 5331 Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (269) 387-2572 [email protected] Toby Kahn-Loftus Director, Top-of-the-Mitt RCWP Satellite at NCMC 3741 Big Marsh Road. East Jordan, MI 49727 (231) 582-0183 [email protected] Dr. Karen Vocke Associate Professor Western Michigan University 1903 West Michigan Avenue, MS 5331 Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (269) 387-2601 [email protected] Dr. Kia Richmond Professor and Director, English Education Northern Michigan University 906-227-2713 [email protected] Dr. Allen Webb Professor Western Michigan University 1903 West Michigan Avenue, MS 5331 Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (269) 387-2605 [email protected] For a document version, please click here. |