I recently completed my PhD in English Literature from Duquesne University, where my dissertation focused on cultural trauma in contemporary American fiction. Additionally, I earned graduate certificates in Women’s and Gender Studies and University Teaching. My scholarly interests include modernist and contemporary American literatures, multiethnic literatures, composition studies, and writing centers. At Georgia Tech, I enjoy teaching English 1101 and 1102 as well as working with students in the CommLab. One of the most rewarding things about my work as both an Instructor and a Professional Consultant is seeing students’ confidence in their writing develop over the course of a semester.