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Jessica Cory

@jessicacory

Postsecondary English instructor and editor, helping students write with confidence through composition, rhetoric, and thoughtful copyediting.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can teach composition and rhetoric while also contributing as an editor—supporting student writing growth, using higher-ed platforms effectively, and collaborating closely with faculty to strengthen learning outcomes.

I am a postsecondary English Instructor with experience teaching at a variety of community colleges and universities. I teach first and second-level composition and rhetoric, as well as Literature and the Environment, and I’ve also taught First-Year Experience courses, as part of learning communities, and in the summer Academic Success Program.

I bring hands-on writing support from my work as a writing center tutor and administrator, including experience as a Writing Center Coordinator where I interviewed, trained, scheduled, assessed, and supervised a staff of fifteen professional writing consultants. I’m also currently working as an Editor, and I’m familiar with higher ed software and platforms like Navigate, Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard, TutorTrac, and Upswing—so I can support strong instruction, clear feedback, and effective student outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Editor, Appalachian Journal

Appalachian State University

Jul 2024 - Present (2 years 3 months)

Served as an editor for Appalachian Journal: A Regional Studies Review at Appalachian State University.

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Current

Editor, Appalachian Journal: A Regional Studies Review

Appalachian State University

Jul 2024 - Present (2 years 3 months)

Worked as Editor, Appalachian Journal: A Regional Studies Review at Appalachian State University.

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Lecturer

Appalachian State University

Aug 2023 - Jul 2024 (11 months)

Taught as a lecturer at Appalachian State University.

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English Associate Instructor

Western Carolina University

Apr 2023 - Aug 2023 (4 months)

I teach first and second-level composition and rhetoric, as well as Literature and the Environment. I have also taught First-Year Experience courses, as part of learning communities, and in the summer Academic Success Program.

WU

English Instructor

Western Carolina University

Jan 2020 - Apr 2023 (3 years 3 months)

Taught English courses at Western Carolina University.

WU

English Lecturer

Western Carolina University

Aug 2016 - Jan 2020 (3 years 5 months)

Taught as an English lecturer at Western Carolina University.

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Writing Center Coordinator

Pitt Community College

May 2014 - Aug 2016 (2 years 3 months)

I interviewed, trained, scheduled, assessed, and supervised a staff of fifteen professional writing consultants. Additionally, I collaborated with campus stakeholders for marketing and event planning, such as our semester-end Exam Jams, and I partnered with English faculty to ensure that student and faculty needs were being met through our services. I developed materials for supplemental instructi

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Adjunct English Instructor

Beaufort County Community College

Jan 2014 - May 2014 (4 months)

I taught ENG 111 courses in a seated format.

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Lead Tutor / Assistant Director

Beaufort County Community College

Jan 2014 - May 2014 (4 months)

Trained tutors, modeled best practices, held meetings, scheduled tutors and student appointments, and supported outreach to promote the writing center.

BC

Lead Tutor/Assistant Director of the Writing Center

Beaufort County Community College

Jan 2014 - May 2014 (4 months)

I trained tutors, modeled best practices as the Lead Tutor, held meetings, scheduled tutors and student appointments, and helped promote the center through outreach.

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Adjunct English Instructor

Edgecombe Community College

Aug 2013 - May 2014 (9 months)

I taught DRE 099, ENG 111 and ENG 114 in a seated format.

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Adjunct English Instructor

Craven Community College

May 2012 - May 2014 (2 years)

I taught ENG 111, ENG 112, and ENG 114 in an online format.

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Adjunct General Education Instructor

Miller-Motte Technical College

Jan 2014 - Apr 2014 (3 months)

Taught Composition I classes in a seated format as an adjunct general education (English) instructor.

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Adjunct General Education Instructor (English)

Miller-Motte Technical College

Jan 2014 - Apr 2014 (3 months)

I taught Composition I classes in a seated format.

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Associate Professional

RHA Health Services, LLC

May 2012 - Aug 2013 (1 year 3 months)

As part of an Intensive In-Home team, I helped provide family, home-based and school-based therapies for children and youth with trauma-based behavioral issues.

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Graduate Student Instructor

East Carolina University

Aug 2011 - May 2012 (9 months)

I taught ENG 1100 and ENG 1200 (both first-year composition) in a seated format.

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University Writing Center Tutor

East Carolina University

Aug 2010 - May 2012 (1 year 9 months)

Tutoring all university students, staff, and faculty in a variety of disciplines that involved writing.

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Crisis Residential Specialist

Tri-County Mental Health and Counseling

Aug 2008 - Aug 2010 (2 years)

I staffed a 24 hour crisis line and observed clients living in the crisis residential center. Helping with ADLs, self-assisted medication, and meal preparation were also part of this position.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, English Language and Literature/Letters

2019 - 2024

Specializing in Native American Literature with secondary areas in African American Literature and Environmental Literature

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East Carolina University

Graduate Certificate, Multicultural and Transnational Literatures

2014 - 2015

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East Carolina University

Master of Arts (M.A.), English

2010 - 2012

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Ohio University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English

2004 - 2009

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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