Jill Tussing

1757 Arlin Place, Apt. C Fairborn, OH 45324

(937) 775-2296 | Jill.Tussing@wright.edu

Education M. Ed. | Educational Leadership, Student Affairs in Higher Education August 2015-
Wright State University, Dayton, OH May 2017

M.A. | English, Composition and Rhetoric September

Wright State University, Dayton, OH 2013- May
2014
B.A. | English Literature August 2008 -
Wright State University, Dayton, OH August 2012

Experience
Program Director, Wright State University - University Writing Center January 2017-
Present
Hired and supervised student Writing Coaches to staff the Writing Center
Implemented policies to foster an environment of student development
Developed a training curriculum for tutoring and writing strategies
Managed the Writing Centers operational budget and other resources
Collaborated with various academic units on campus
Graduate Assistant, Wright State University University Writing Center August 2015 -
Present
Coordinated a tutor training and professional development program
Supervised up to 35 Writing Coaches as employees and tutors
Collaborated with University Libraries for enhanced service offerings
Developed weekly schedules for individual Writing Coaches
Constructed formative and summative assessment plans for Writing
Coaches professional development
Graduate Intern, Wright State University Office of Orientation May 2016-
August 2016
Managed and maintained social media communication
Created a resource and policy manual for future social media management
Monitored current trends and engagement opportunities for social media in
higher education

Adjunct Instructor, Wright State University 2014- 2015

Foundations of College Reading and Writing
Instruction on critical thinking, revision, and reflection in writing
Research Writing and Argument
Instruction on writing for specific contexts and argument
Learning Strategies
Emphasis on study skills and introduction to campus resources
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Wright State University - Department of English 2012-2014
Developed course plans and syllabuses for beginning composition courses
Instructed first-year students in textual and multimodal composition
Organized and designed classroom projects and assignment documents
Collaborated with a diverse body of students and faculty
 Writing Coach, Wright State University University Writing Center 2009-2014
Worked collaboratively with students and coworkers
Developed training materials for weekly staff meetings
Provided detailed session reports for communication with instructors
Assisted in the development of policy and procedural decisions

Memberships & Affiliations

Writing Programs Committee 2015-Current
Common Text Committee 2017-Current
Graduate Representative to the Writing Programs Committee 2012-2014
Writing Center Program Development Team 2013-2014
Member of the English Graduate Organization 2012-2014
Course Development for Intensive Writing Program 2013-2014

Skills
Program development
Hiring and assessment of student employees
Creation and implementation of online instruction
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Learning management systems
Instructional and training program development
Knowledge of Learning Theory and Student Development theory
Development of collaborative learning experiences
Quantitative and qualitative research methods