Jessica Allee

Taught medical students narrative medicine and medical humanities practices and developed course content and learning resources to support close reading, reflective writing, and collaborative learning.

Taught English composition and advanced technical/professional writing courses (in-person, remote, and online).

Supported undergraduate studies by creating social media content, organizing faculty-student events, helping English undergraduates access academic resources, and writing a student survival guide.

Planned activities, created fliers, and facilitated communication between graduate students and faculty, including managing the TA Office website.

Created writing resource guides, tutored students, and analyzed data from tutoring sessions; worked with instructors in the Eleanor Manning School of Nursing to recommend improvements to the tutoring experience.

Led cardiac rehabilitation participants in group exercises and assessed vital signs while developing personalized exercise routines.

Assisted physicians with patient care by obtaining medical histories, taking vital signs, drawing blood, administering injections, and calling in prescriptions.

Assisted residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, eating, and social activities.

Ph.D. doctoral candidate in English with a specialization in technical writing, medical humanities, and disability rhetorics. Dissertation examines disability narratives on YouTube, focusing on how digital storytelling shapes attention, representation, empathy, and inclusive public discourse.

Grade: 4.0 GPA

Completed the Certificate of Professional Achievement in Narrative Medicine at Columbia University. Focused on the intersection of storytelling, healthcare, and ethics.

Grade: 4.0 GPA

Earned a Master of Arts in English at the University of Arkansas. Specialized in rhetoric, composition, and literacy.

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Brigham Young University. Graduated with an emphasis in creative writing.

Certified as a Medical Assistant through the American Institute of Medical Dental Technology. Completed training and certification as a medical assistant.