“This job is exactly what I thought it’d be: crazy, busy, and perfect for me.” I don’t know how many times a week I’ve said this, but it seems to have become my mantra since starting as the Coordinator for the Academic Center for Reading & Writing in July 2012. I knew when I applied for this position how much I’d love it: it combines my love of leading, teaching, reading, and writing.
I believe passionately in words. From the classroom (I’m an Assistant Professor in the English department) to leading workshops or publishing articles, I live my love affair with language openly. If you want to catch my fire, you merely need to take one of my classes (if you aren’t inspired, you’ll at least be entertained by my madness).
About Rachel Martin
Beginning in July 2012, I started my position as Assistant Professor at Northern Virginia Community College - Alexandria Campus in the English department and coordinator of campus tutoring in the Academic Center for Excellence and the Reading & Writing Center. I teach College Composition I & II, American Literature, and Intro to Women's Studies.
Previously, I lead the curriculum team at the Falmouth Institute and have taught for George Mason University, the University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, MN), and the University of Northern Virginia. I also taught at McLean A+ Academy, teaching Basic English, composition and reading, and TOEFL prep to Korean ESL students.
I recently published "Speaking the Cacophony of Angels: Gaiman's Women and the Fracturing of the Phallocentric Discourse" in Feminism in the Worlds of Neil Gaiman with McFarland Press.
I've completed my PhD coursework in Cultural Studies at GMU. I hold an MA in English with a focus on American Cultural Studies from the University of St. Thomas and a BA in English.
Rachel
Did you ever teach at Richard Stockton College? If so i had you as a professor and I was wondering where you wound up and how you are doing?
I’ve taught at many colleges and universities (University of St. Thomas, George Mason University, University of Northern Virginia); however, I’ve never taught at Richard Stockton College. Sorry.