ALEXANDRA TANGARIFE
Roselle,New Jersey
Summary
Professional educator with background in English instruction, prepared to deliver high-quality education and inspire students. Proven expertise in curriculum design and student assessment. Known for fostering collaborative learning environment and adapting to evolving educational needs. Skilled in developing critical thinking and writing skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Professor of Literature
Essex County College
Newark, NJ
01.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented curriculum for undergraduate courses in subject area.
- Conducted research, contributing to academic publications and presentations at conferences.
- Collaborated with faculty on interdisciplinary projects to enhance program offerings.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Engaged in community outreach programs, promoting educational initiatives and partnerships.
- Utilized learning management systems to facilitate online course delivery and student engagement.
- Enhanced student understanding by designing interactive and engaging lectures.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
Adjunct Professor of English
Kean University
Union, NJ
08.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented curriculum for undergraduate courses in subject area.
- Conducted research, contributing to academic publications and presentations at conferences.
- Collaborated with faculty on interdisciplinary projects to enhance program offerings.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Engaged in community outreach programs, promoting educational initiatives and partnerships.
- Utilized learning management systems to facilitate online course delivery and student engagement.
- Enhanced student understanding by designing interactive and engaging lectures.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
Adjunct Professor of Writing Studies
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
08.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented curriculum for undergraduate courses in subject area.
- Conducted research, contributing to academic publications and presentations at conferences.
- Collaborated with faculty on interdisciplinary projects to enhance program offerings.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Engaged in community outreach programs, promoting educational initiatives and partnerships.
- Utilized learning management systems to facilitate online course delivery and student engagement.
- Enhanced student understanding by designing interactive and engaging lectures.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
Adjunct Professor of English
Union County College
Elizabeth, NJ
01.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented curriculum for undergraduate courses in subject area.
- Conducted research, contributing to academic publications and presentations at conferences.
- Collaborated with faculty on interdisciplinary projects to enhance program offerings.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Engaged in community outreach programs, promoting educational initiatives and partnerships.
- Utilized learning management systems to facilitate online course delivery and student engagement.
- Enhanced student understanding by designing interactive and engaging lectures.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
ENGLISH ADJUNCT PROFESSOR
Essex County College
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Create syllabus for courses such as English Composition I and II, teaching 18th to 20th century literature, reviewing author's task and intertextual analysis, evaluating students and their progress, presenting lectures.
ENGLISH ADJUNCT PROFESSOR
Union County College
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Create syllabus for courses such as English Composition I and II, teaching 18th to 20th century literature, reviewing author's task and intertextual analysis, evaluating students and their progress, presenting lectures.
Education
Ph.D. - American Studies (Emphasis in Disability Studies)
Rutgers University
Newark, NJ12-2028
MA - English
Montclair State University
01-2022
BA - English, Psychology
Rutgers University
01-2019
MA - Clinical Psychology
Montclair State University
01-2024
Skills
- Conference presentations
- Student engagement
- Oral communication
- Grammar instruction
- Creative writing
- Academic writing
- Student mentoring
- Writing workshops
- Educational technology
- Online teaching
- Inclusive teaching
Accomplishments
- Author of “Sylvia Plath as a Confessionalist Writer: The Queen Bee,” published in Montclair State University Digital Commons in 2022.
- Author of “Magical Realism in Jesmyn Ward's Sing, Unburied, Sing” published in International Journal of Humanities, Art and Social Studies in 2024.
- Author of “Inherited Family Trauma Model and its Application in Jesmyn Ward's Sing, Unburied, Sing,” published in Journal of Economics & Management Research in 2025.
- First Author of the Exploring Familial Support Needs and Impact of Amount of Service Use on Parental Mental Health in Families with Autism and Related Conditions: A Mixed-Method Approach poster at the Annual Meeting of the International Society for Autism Research, Seattle, WA.
Certification
- Sigma Tau Delta, English Honors Society
- Psi Chi, Psychology Honors Society
- Top 5 Debate Coach in Newark, NJ
- Mental Health First Aiders Certification
- Harvard University-Positive Psychology Certification
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Adjunct Professor of Writing Studies
Montclair State University
08.2025 - Current
Adjunct Professor of English
Kean University
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Professor of Literature
Essex County College
01.2023 - Current
ENGLISH ADJUNCT PROFESSOR
Essex County College
01.2023 - 01.2023
ENGLISH ADJUNCT PROFESSOR
Union County College
01.2023 - 01.2023
Adjunct Professor of English
Union County College
01.2022 - Current
MA - English
Montclair State University
BA - English, Psychology
Rutgers University
MA - Clinical Psychology
Montclair State University
Ph.D. - American Studies (Emphasis in Disability Studies)
Rutgers University