Nancy Correro

PhD candidate at Georgia State University, will be conferred 2017

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing, McNeese State University, 8/2009-5/2012
Thesis: Furthest, Shocking Star Poetry collection, 73 pages
Winner of Joy Scantlebury Poetry Award, Judged by Morri Creech

Master of Arts, English, McNeese State University, 8/2009-5/2012
Sigma Tau Delta National English Honors Society

Bachelor of Arts, English/Creative Writing, Georgia State University, 8/2002-5/2005
Magna Cum Laude
Golden Key Honors Society

Associate of Arts, English, Georgia Perimeter College, 8/1998-5/2002
Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society

Teaching Experience

Adjunct Professor, Georgia Perimeter College, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016:

ENGL 1101 Rhetoric and Composition Course
This course focuses on skills required for effective writing in a variety of contexts, with emphasis on exposition, analysis, and argumentation, and also including introductory use of a variety of research skills. Some sections of this course are taught with computer assistance in classrooms equipped with personal computers. Keyboarding experience will be useful but is not required.

ENGL 1102 Literature based Rhetoric and Composition
This course develops writing skills beyond the levels of proficiency required by ENGL 1101, emphasizes interpretation and evaluation, and incorporates more advanced research methods. A research paper is required. Some sections of this course are taught with computer assistance in classrooms equipped with personal computers. Keyboarding experience will be useful but is not required.

ENGL 2121 British Literature I
Students are introduced to British literature from its beginnings through the eighteenth century.

ENGL 2122 - British Literature II
Students are introduced to British literature from the Romantic Era through the twenty-first century.

Visiting Lecturer, McNeese State University, Summer 2012
ENG 102 half semester
Incorporated science topic reader into course
Course topic focused on essays written about science
Prepared and delivered lectures on advanced essay structure, incorporating sources and
applying MLA and APA citation styles
Experience with Blackboard, LiveText© electronic portfolio, and Moodle

Visiting Lecturer, McNeese State University, Summer 2011
090 PASS Bridge, Developmental English
Taught grammar and composition
Course comprised of grammar and composition of seven academic essays
Intensive six week pass/fail course designed to help high school seniors gain
admittance to the university

Instructor of Record, McNeese State University (August 2009-May 2012)
ENG 443 – Undergraduate Creative Writing Workshop – Poetry, Spring 2012
Assistant teaching in poetry workshop, form, and theory

ENG 102 – English Composition, Spring 2011- Spring 2012
Independently taught two sections each semester
Incorporated science topic reader into course
Course topic focused on essays written about science
Prepared and delivered lectures on advanced essay structure,
incorporating sources and applying MLA and APA citation styles
Experience with Blackboard, LiveText© electronic portfolio, Moodle
Held office hours to conference with students individually
Graded all essays and assignments

ENG 101 – English Composition 101, Fall 2010
Independently taught two sections each semester
Prepared and delivered lectures on essay structure, expression, grammar, research, and integrating sources
Assisted students hands-on during class with writing assignments
Graded all essays and assignments
Experience with Blackboard, and LiveText© electronic portfolio
Held office hours to conference with students individually

ENG 090 – Developmental English, Fall/Spring of 2009-2010
Independently taught two sections each semester
Prepared and delivered lectures on essay structure, rhetorical modes,
expression, and grammar
Assisted students hands-on during class with writing assignments
Graded all essays and assignments
Held office hours to conference with students individually

Writing Tutor, Write to Excellence Center, McNeese State University, Fall 2009-Spring 2012
Tutored students one-on-one in the Writing Center
Aided students who were enrolled in a variety of classes including history,
psychology, chemistry, nursing, engineering, literature, and composition courses

Grammar Tutor, English 090 Lab, McNeese State University, Fall 2009-Spring 2012
Tutored students individually on pre-assigned exercises and journals
Aided students with grammar and writing essays in all rhetorical mode

Literature Tutor, Lit Lab, McNeese State University, Fall 2009-Spring 2012
Served as tutor in lab designed for students enrolled in literature classes
Aided students in comprehension of class readings and in the composition
of reflection essays and research papers
Engaged in casual discussions of literary works with students in order to
increase appreciation of literature

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oy Scantlebury Poetry Award—McNeese State University, 2012
Graduate Assistantship—McNeese State University, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Editorial Assistantship, McNeese Review—McNeese State University, 2011-2012
William J. Dorè Writing Fellowship—McNeese State University, 2009-2012
Civic Teaching Award—McNeese State University, 2011
Presidential Assistantship—Georgia State University, 2002-2005
Sigma Tau Delta International English Honors Society—McNeese State University and Georgia State University 2011-present
Golden Key Honor Society—Georgia State University, 2002-present
Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society—Secretary, Georgia Perimeter College, 1999-2002
Voted Best Writer—Georgia Perimeter College’s Student Newspaper The Collegian, 2000
Poetry Out Loud Local Competition (Accuracy Judge) Lake Charles, LA 2011
Poetry Out Loud Local Competition (Judge) Lake Charles, LA 2012
English CLEP Test Grading Panel, McNeese State University, 2010 – 2012

Perimeter GSU Foundation Scholarship Selection Committee, Mary Futch Scholarship, Spring 2016
Melodically Challenged—Poetry Radio Show airing on GSUs 88.5 and PRX online.
Shows written and recorded and aired:
Revolutions, Anthems, and Manifestos Show
http://www.prx.org/pieces/174961-it-s-a-revolution
Nothing But the Blues Show
https://beta.prx.org/stories/173285
The Jazz Show
https://beta.prx.org/stories/171354
Rebirth Spring Show
https://beta.prx.org/stories/176467
Reviewer for the Program Learning Outcomes Assessment, Arts and Sciences Division—Lamar State College, Orange, TX, 2013
Poetry Out Loud Local Competition (Accuracy Judge) Lake Charles, LA 2011
Poetry Out Loud Local Competition (Judge) Lake Charles, LA 2012
English CLEP Test Grading Panel, McNeese State University, 2010 – 2012