Lindsay T.

Hastings
(501) 249-9901
lindsaythastings@gmail.com
lindsayhastings.weebly.com

Education
Master of Arts | University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Projected 12/17/16
Emphasis: Creative Nonfiction
3.88 GPA
Bachelor of Arts | University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Major: Professional and Technical Writing, Minor: Sociology
Magna Cum Laude

Coursework
Graduate
Composition Theory
Teaching Practicum
Rhetorical Theory
Independent Study: Teaching in Thailand
Advanced Creative Nonfiction
Multimedia Online Writing Instruction (Projected)

Introduction to Research Methods

Thesis Proposal Seminar/Thesis Hours
University Writing Center Practicum
Topics in Bestselling Nonfiction
Editing for Publication

Undergraduate
Nonfiction
University Writing Center Internship
Document Design
Theories of Rhetoric and Writing
Persuasive Writing
Writing for Business & Government

Advanced Persuasive Writing

Editing for Usage & Style
Writing for Work
Writing Auto/Biography
Writing on the Web

Experience
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield | May 2016Present
Technical Writing Intern
Designed tables and figures for PowerPoint Presentation and Enterprise Insurance Report
Collaborated with teams to write standard operating procedures manual, over 20 Human Resources policies
and job descriptions
Formatted the annual Enterprise Insurance Report
University of Arkansas at Little Rock | January 2016Present
Teaching Assistant
Prepare lesson plans for students based on Writing Program Administrators outcomes statement
Teach writing, research, and argumentation skills
Discuss student drafts one-on-one
Facilitate peer feedback sessions
University of Arkansas at Little Rock | August 2014December 2015
University Writing Center Intern and Graduate Assistant
Cultivate writing across the curriculum for client-base of over 1,000 clients per semester
Gave feedback to students through the Online Writing Lab using Microsoft Word Track Changes
Listened to others and presented ideas and solutions at weekly meetings

Ball State University (BSU) | May 2015

English Camp Leader
Taught English language and American culture to group of 11 Thai university students
Learned about Thai culture during three-hour daily reading, writing, and discussion-based lessons
Networked with 100 Thai students from Prince Songkla English4Every1 summer camp
Prepared over 20 photos and questions to supplement 14-day lesson plan
Sylvan Learning Center | Spring 2015
Literacy Skills Tutor
Maintained a collaborative learning environment with inner city youth
Supervised standardized pre- and post-testing for 45 students
Taught groups of 320 students in 12 hour after-school sessions
Student Support Services | JanuaryApril 2013
Tutor
Provided writing feedback for students with disabilities, students with low income, and first-generation college
students
Emailed students who qualified for tutoring services, offering information about how to get help
Offered college success advice

Presentations
The Writers Network Quills & Pixels Book Release Party | April 2016
Introduced readers and announced door-prize winners
South Regional Composition Conference | March 2016
Co-presented about mentoring and teaching English Language Learners (ELL) and avoiding isolation
South Central Writing Centers Association (SCWCA) Conference | March 2016
Co-presented about tutoring ELLs and avoiding isolation
Dr. Sally Crisps Honors Composition course | September 2015
Presented call for submissions for Quills & Pixels
Spoke to students about writing center internship opportunities
Dr. Sally Crisps Introduction to Professional and Technical Writing course | February 2015
Presented my undergraduate writing portfolio
SCWCA Conference | February 2015
Co-presented about community service and campus networking
International Writing Centers Association Conference | October 2014
Co-presented about recording and preserving oral histories

Honors
The Writers Network | 20152016
President
Chancellors List | Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2014, 2015
Clarence & Judy Albers Quality Writing Scholarship | Fall 2015
Deans List | Fall 2011, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Fall 2014

Lindsay T. Hastings
(501) 249-9901
lindsaythastings@gmail.com
lindsaythastings.linkedin.com