ANJULIET G. WOODRUFFE
Qualitative Researcher
Spring Hill,Fl
Summary
Student-centered Instructor with expertise in Communication studies, media and diversity. Offers 9-year background supporting students, developing instructional plans and organizing and grading exams and tests. Commended for sustaining effective learning environment through prepared classes and relevant assignments and consistently achieving classroom management and academic goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Adjunct Instructor
Keiser University
Tampa
06.2017
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Transitioned course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software for Blackboad and Interpersonal Communication
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Integrated current events and cultural themes into course materials to contextualize subject matter and facilitate lifelong learning.
- Used lectures, discussions and demonstrations to increase learning and classroom success.
Graduate Teaching Assistant (Instructor of Record & Teaching Assistant Supervisor), Adjunct Instructor
University of South Florida
Tampa
08.2018 - Current
- Oversaw classes of up to 80 students in Communication related courses.
- Documented attendance, designed and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.
- Prepared lessons according to course outline to convey required material and deepen student understanding of subject matter.
- Kept abreast of latest developments in field, both academically and through applied skill.
- Supported advanced field research by assisting with experimental design, execution and results tracking.
- Applied fair grading practices consistently to evaluate students' work and assign letter or number values.
- Led courses independently with minimal oversight from professors.
- Designed and taught online, face-to-face and hybrid college-level courses for 29-80 students per course.
- Collaborated with faculty members on Research and publication projects.
- Performed research to serve as basis for academic writing for publication.
- Established research agenda in Communication to publish in peer-reviewed journals.
- Online Instructor Certified and demonstrated proficiency in Canvas.
Adjunct Professor
Hofstra University, Rhetoric
, NY
01.2013 - 06.2016
- Developed and implemented Communication and Performance Studies curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Worked cooperatively with other members of faculty and staff to contribute to overall institutional effectiveness.
- Developed and kindled professional relationships with students to better communicate and enhance instruction.
- Designed and distributed feedback forms to continually improve teaching skills and develop stronger connection with students.
- Evaluated and selected instructional materials and texts to prepare course materials and lesson plans.
- Advised students in academic matters to improve successful course completion.
- Developed creative and effective teaching methods for course content to capture students attention.
- Used Blackboard to keep accurate records of students' attendance and grades.
- Innovated and implement a Student Spotlight Hour, performance showcase
Peer Teaching Assistant
School of Communication
Hempstead, NY
09.1995 - 12.1997
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Participated in lesson planning and curriculum implementation to promote quicker rollout and delivery.
- Supported planning and preparation for culturally-diverse class sessions.
- Implemented practice exercises and group assignments to assist students in quick information grasping.
Education
Ph.D - Communication
University of South Florida
Tampa 08.2018 - 05.2022
Women’s and Gender Studies Certificate -
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL 08.2019 - 01.2021
M.A - Communication And Rhetoric
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY 08.2013 - 01.2016
B.A. - Communication Studies
Hofstra University
Hempstead NY 01.1995 - 01.1997
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Hofstra University
01.2015 - 01.2016
Skills
Hybrid and Online instruction
undefinedAffiliations
2019-2020 Graduate Communication Association (GCA), Resource Manager
2020 Graduate Recruitment
2015-2016 Graduate Association of Rhetoric and Performance, PR Chair
Civic Engagement
2020 Equity, Social Justice & Accountability Committee, Co-Chair (USF)
2014 Center for Civic Engagement (Hofstra University)
Undergraduate Student Involvement
1995-1997 Women in Communication (Hofstra University)
1995-1997 Intercollegiate Speech and Debate Team (Co-Captain, Hofstra University)
1995-1996 WRHU, Radio Hofstra University
1996-1997 The Chronicle, Hofstra University
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Present National Communication Association
Present International Association of Autoethnography and Narrative
Additional Information
- AWARDS, FELLOWSHIPS AND GRANTS , 2021 Donald P. Cushman Memorial Award, National Communication Association 2021 John T. Warren Top Student Paper Award, Ethnography Division, National Communication Association
Publications
Woodruffe, A.G. (2021). Conversations with My Son: A Poetic Autoethnography of Black Mothering Experiences. Cultural StudiesCritical Methodologies (forthcoming, Spring 2022)
Woodruffe, A.G. (2021). Surviving From the Margins: A Conversation about Identity with James Baldwin. Special Partial Issue [Survival in/at the Intersections]. International Review of Qualitative Research, 13(4), 457-475. https://doi.org/10.1177/1940844720943511
Sanders, S. and Woodruffe, A.G. (2021). Home-Schooling in David Makes Man. Departures in Critical Qualitative Research 1 June 2021; 10 (2): 59–67. https://doi.org/10.1525/dcqr.2021.10.2.59
Durham, A., McFerguson, M., Sanders, S.J., Woodruffe, A.G. (2020). The Future of autoethnography is Black. Journal of Autoethnography, 1(3), 289-296. https://doi.org/10.1525/joae.2020.1.3.289
Spieldenner, A., Robinson T., and Woodruffe, A.G. (2019). The End of Aids?:A Critical examination of the National HIV/AIDS strategy. In H. Harris (Ed.), Neorace realities in the Obama Era. State University of New York.
Timeline
Women’s and Gender Studies Certificate -
University of South Florida
08.2019 - 01.2021
Ph.D - Communication
University of South Florida
08.2018 - 05.2022
Graduate Teaching Assistant (Instructor of Record & Teaching Assistant Supervisor), Adjunct Instructor
University of South Florida
08.2018 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
Keiser University
06.2017
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Hofstra University
01.2015 - 01.2016
M.A - Communication And Rhetoric
Hofstra University
08.2013 - 01.2016
Adjunct Professor
Hofstra University, Rhetoric
01.2013 - 06.2016
Peer Teaching Assistant
School of Communication
09.1995 - 12.1997
B.A. - Communication Studies
Hofstra University
01.1995 - 01.1997
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