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Jenny Caneen

Wheeling,West Virginia

Summary

Multifaceted and award-winning Senior Lecturer with Ph.D in Early Modern literature and proven disciplinary expertise. Taught rigorous upper-level courses at a Tier 1 University and earned high approval ratings from students. Effective and dynamic instructor with exceptional understanding of classroom management, and proven skills in capitalizing on current events and dynamic trends to engage students. Strong subject matter knowledge and excellent communications skills enabled achievement of optimum outcomes. Polished wordsmith; writing, editing, and proofreading. Effective at time management and multitasking in deadline-driven environment. Accomplished public speaker. Award winning Singer / Actress / Dancer with over a decade's performances in both professional and community entertainment.

Work History

Senior Lecturer

University Of North Texas
Denton, TX
08.2010 - 05.2021
  • Created and delivered original courses, from freshman and Honors composition, to senior literature courses via classroom, online, and hybrid methodologies.
  • Assistant Director of UNT Writing Program (2015-17). Authored TF Handbook; Designed and delivered pedagogy seminars; Observed classroom instruction; scheduled TF class assignments; Mentored new instructors.
  • Named Influential Faculty Member, Honors Day Ceremony, UNT (2017).
  • Coordinated English department curriculum to create well-rounded program that satisfied predetermined requirements.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
  • Participated in seminars related to evolving in-class and online pedagogy.
  • Delivered lectures at appropriate pace and pronunciation for optimal audience comprehension by non-native English-speaking students.
  • Mentored diverse student population.
  • Served on: Lecturers Personnel Committee; First Year Writing Committee; CAS Undergraduate Curriculum Committee; UNT – National University of Modern Languages, Pakistan Partnership; Mentoring Committee; Book Selection Committee.

Adjunct

Kent State University
Kent, OH
08.2006 - 05.2010
  • Selected to create and teach two-semester Shakespeare Honors Seminar consisting of 31 students.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
  • Prepared originally designed course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts for use within classroom.
  • Compiled, administered and graded examinations to evaluate and record student comprehension levels.
  • Strived to continuously update course strategies and content based on current trends.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.

Temporary Secretary

Superior Staffing
Akron, OH
06.2005 - 07.2006
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
  • Organized envelopes, postage and mail correspondence for staff and leadership.
  • Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
  • Composed inter-office correspondence and provided product and service information to customers.
  • Maintained electronic filing systems and categorized documents.

Graduate Student Instructor

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
08.2002 - 05.2005
  • Taught two courses each semester - 25 students per class.
  • Created original lesson materials, visuals, and digital presentations for freshman composition and sophomore literature courses.
  • Completed administrative and research duties per professor request.
  • Elected representative, Graduate Union of English Students.
  • Authored and presented teacher-training materials at graduate student seminars.
  • Served on First Year Writing Committee; Essay Award Committee; Reading and Writing Center Web-Page Design Committee.
  • Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.

English Teacher

Port St. Lucie High School
Port St. Lucie, Florida
08.2001 - 05.2002
  • Hired to teach Honors and AP courses: created original lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Taught roughly 100 students each semester.
  • Yearbook Instructor / Advisor.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
  • Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.

English Teacher

Westwood High School
Fort Pierce, FL
08.2000 - 05.2001
  • Hired to teach AP English Literature.
  • Taught more than 120 students each semester.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
  • Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.

Graduate Student Instructor

Florida State University
Tallahassee,, FL
08.1997 - 05.2020
  • Created and taught original lesson materials, visuals, and digital presentations for two courses per semester.
  • Designed original materials for online delivery.
  • Fred L. Standley Award for Excellence in Teaching, FSU.
  • Phi Eat Sigma Award for Excellence in Teaching, NHS.
  • Program Assistant, Bryan Hall Learning Community.
  • Researched information regarding early modern literature to assist professors with academic pursuits.
  • Completed administrative duties for The Beckett Journal and The Digital Humanities project.

Flight Attendant

Comair Airlines
06.1995 - 06.1997
  • Served on Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia and Canadair Jet (these planes only required one FA).
  • Awarded five commendations for on-the-job excellence.
  • Received “Excellent” ratings from Ghost Riders and numerous passenger letters commending friendly and efficient service.

Administrative Assistance (temporary)

Walt Disney World
Orlando, FL
02.1995 - 06.1995
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors. Managed over 50 customer calls per day.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
  • Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.

Editor

Tailored Tours Publications
Orlando, FL
01.1994 - 11.1994
  • Copy-editing, revision, layout, invoicing.
  • Projects included:
  • An Uncommon Guide to Florida
  • The Hurricane Handbook
  • Henry Flagler: Visionary of the Gilded Age

Professional Singer / Dancer / Actress

Various Venues
Orlando, FL
06.1993 - 01.1995
  • Lead performer in Sea World's musical review The Big Splash Bash. In addition to three-to-five daily performances, cast was featured in national commercials and televised productions.
  • Lead Actress / Singer in Capone's Dinner Theatre: two shows nightly, five days a week. Guests actively participated in this family oriented musical, requiring skill in impromptu performance.
  • City of Orlando: A Few Good Men
  • Delivered Singing Telegrams
  • Practiced 20 hours per week to maintain and improve technical skills.
  • Sang and danced with creative ensembles and troupes for dramatic and comedic performances, 1982 - 1997.

Education

Ph.D - Early Modern Literature, Early Modern Medical Discourse

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
12.2013

M.A - Early Modern Literature, Early Modern Medical Discourse & Material Production of

Florida State University
Tallahassee
05.2000

B.A. - English

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
05.1993

Skills

  • Award Winning Educator
  • Public Speaking
  • Manuscript Evaluation
  • Skilled Actress / Singer
  • Online Instruction
  • Copyediting
  • Deadline Attainment
  • Microsoft Office
  • Reference Research
  • Error Correction
  • Copy Proofreading
  • Author Relations
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Critical Thinking

Additional Information

  • I am an accomplished cook and gluten free baker; My husband and I have hosted nine international students and organized yearly holiday parties for our undergraduate and graduate students from 2015 - 2019. I aspire to become a card-carrying member of the Polar Bear Club.

Timeline

Senior Lecturer

University Of North Texas
08.2010 - 05.2021

Adjunct

Kent State University
08.2006 - 05.2010

Temporary Secretary

Superior Staffing
06.2005 - 07.2006

Graduate Student Instructor

Florida State University
08.2002 - 05.2005

English Teacher

Port St. Lucie High School
08.2001 - 05.2002

English Teacher

Westwood High School
08.2000 - 05.2001

Graduate Student Instructor

Florida State University
08.1997 - 05.2020

Flight Attendant

Comair Airlines
06.1995 - 06.1997

Administrative Assistance (temporary)

Walt Disney World
02.1995 - 06.1995

Editor

Tailored Tours Publications
01.1994 - 11.1994

Professional Singer / Dancer / Actress

Various Venues
06.1993 - 01.1995

Ph.D - Early Modern Literature, Early Modern Medical Discourse

Florida State University

M.A - Early Modern Literature, Early Modern Medical Discourse & Material Production of

Florida State University

B.A. - English

University of Oregon

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