February 19: Cindy Shermeyer, who received an MA in linguistics, will
be discussing her work with adult language learners and her position as
executive director of a non-profit organization. Cindy runs Literacy
Volunteers Serving Adults/Northern Delaware, Inc. in Wilmington, which works
with both ESL and non-ESL adult learners in Delaware. We will meet in 232
Purnell Hall from 4-5 p.m.
March 1: ECF
invites you to attend a Job Application workshop with Career Services! This
workshop will focus on constructing application documents (resume, CV, cover
letter, etc.) that showcase your best skills and qualifications. We'll work on
tailoring job materials to specific positions and organizations, how to
highlight your skills, and other best practices. This workshop is for ECF
specifically, so Career Services will be tailoring their advice to English
Grads. They are always very helpful, and the opportunity to work on your job
materials while you can ask questions of Career Services and receive
personalized advice will be invaluable! Please join us in 048 Memorial Hall
from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m.!
March 19: Meg
Grotti, who earned her bachelor's in English Literature from UConn and her MLIS
from Syracuse University, will discuss her position as a senior assistant
librarian, as well as her job search and her education. Currently, Meg is the
liaison for E110, the ELI (English Language Institute) and the School
of Education. We will meet in 232 Purnell Hall from 4-5 p.m.
April 16: Due to interest in the
graduate community regarding teaching high school, the English Career Forum has
organized a panel with three former or current high school teachers. Grad
student Kerry Hasler-Brooks will discuss her experience teaching in public
schools, and UD alum Betsy Chapin will discuss teaching in private-school settings.
UD alum John Jordan will discuss administrating in a private-school setting, as
well as his experience as a private school instructor. More detailed bios are
forthcoming. Please join us on April 16 from 4-5:30 p.m. for this informative panel
that will cover job searching, interviewing, daily life in high schools and job
advice.
May
3: UD alum Danielle Reinhart will come to speak to
us about her career in academia, where she has served in multiple capacities
including academic advising and in academic administration. She currently
serves as the assistant dean in the School of Communications at Quinnipiac
University in Connecticut. We will meet from 4-5 p.m. Location TBA.