CURRICULUM VITAE

Cindy Lang

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SUMMARY Dedicated English Instructor with 15 years’ experience in developmental reading and writing, composition, ESL, creative writing, and literature courses at all levels; curriculum development, retention initiatives, assessment of student academic achievement, and advising. Educates and motivates diverse student body through positive reinforcement, creativity, open communication, technology, and trust. Embraces and demonstrates Core Abilities and Standards of Teaching Excellence.

MAJOR AREAS Developmental Reading & Writing, Basic Skills, Composition, College Writing, Creative Writing, Literature, Technical Writing, ESL/ELL, Communications, Ethnic Studies, Business Writing, Job Skills Training, Workforce Development.

EDUCATION MFA; Hollins University - thesis status (Children’s and Young Adult Literature)

MA; California State University - 2012 (English)

Adult Ed Teaching Credential; CSUEB - 2009 (English, ESL, Basics Skills)

BA; California State University - 2006 (Liberal Studies, English emphasis)

AWARDS 2018 Top Ten Instructor Excellence Award Concordia University.

2018 MATC Times feature article on class book Writing for Life II.

2016 Arthur M. Kaplan Award for invention of innovative essay writing template.

Spotlight in Hayward Adult School Newsletter as educator dedicated to diversity.

Teacher excellence honor in the Writing for Life! student bookmaking project.

Interviewed on France Bleu Perigord National Radio for upcoming graphic novel.

RESEARCH ABROAD

July 2012-July 2013 Montignac, France. Lived abroad conducting research for MFA thesis on the Lascaux Caves. Gained cultural awareness for upcoming graphic novel: The Untold Story of the Lascaux Caves.

POSITIONS HELD

Jan 2022-present ABE Instructor - Kettle Moraine Department of Corrections Plymouth, WI

July 2021-July 2022 Virtual English Instructor - Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI

Feb 2015-Aug 2019 English Instructor - Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee, WI

Dec 2013-Aug 2019 Adjunct English Professor - Concordia University, Milwaukee, WI

Jan 2018-May 2018 English Instructor (LTE) - Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee, WI

Aug 2015-Jan 2016 Associate Lecturer - University Wisconsin - Washington Co, West Bend, WI

Jan 2011-June 2012 Language Arts Workforce Develop - Nummi Reemployment Center, Fremont, CA

Mar 2008-June 2012 Adult Education English & ESL Instructor - Hayward Adult School, Hayward, CA

Dec 2006-Mar 2008 University Writing Center Tutor - Cal State University, East Bay, Hayward, CA

SPECIAL TRAINING/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

2022 Department of Corrections Workshop - Teaching Strategies for Corrections

2021 Harvard University Workshop - The Art of Rhetoric and Oral Communication

2018 Harvard University Certificate - Culturally Responsive Literature Instruction

2018 Milwaukee Area Technical College - Understanding Classroom Environments

2018 Milwaukee Area Technical College - Institutional Data and Evaluation

2017 Milwaukee Area Technical College - Preparation for Online Instruction

2017 Milwaukee Area Technical College - Google Docs for Online Instruction

2016 Milwaukee Area Technical College -Technology Tools

2016 Concordia University, Mequon, WI - Advanced Blackboard training

2015 Milwaukee Area Technical College, Mequon, WI - Tech Ed Curriculum Develop

2015 Concordia University, Mequon, WI - Accelerated Instruction for Adult Education

2015 UW Washington County, West Bend - Developmental Reading/Writing

2012 Hayward Adult School - Teacher Website Creation & Internet Technology

2011 Hayward Adult School - Smart Board Technology

2010 Hayward Adult School - ESL Multilevel Training Strategies

ENGLISH COURSES TAUGHT

ESL Intermediate-High Adult Education English Language Arts: Instruct non-native English speakers in reading, writing, and listening to English via immersion method. Prepare students for community college courses as a bridge. Focus on computer skills, grammar, conventional and casual conversation while crafting resumes and workplace documents. Prepare students for citizenship examination. Noncredit.

ENG 151 – IE & CB Communication Skills I: Instructor enhanced and college bound versions of the regular course that strengthens speaking and writing skills through practical reading, writing, listening, and speaking assignments. Emphasis is placed on the writing of essays, as well as presentation of short speeches - 3 semester credits.

ENG 152 Communication Skills II: A continuation of Communication Skills 1. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of communication skills through group discussion, persuasion, business writing, mass media, and literature - 3 semester credits.

ENG 098 Introduction to College Writing: A composition course focusing on the conventions of academic writing, the composing process, critical thinking, and critical reading. Emphasis is on reading and writing activities that prepare students for successful transition to college writing - 3 non-degree credits.

ENG 204 College Writing: Provides a variety of writing tasks addressing a number of vital ideas and issues based on critical reading and discussion of essays written by influential thinkers such as Niccolò Machiavelli, Martin Luther King Jr., and Virginia Woolf. Students learn to write thoughtful, logical, creative essays while developing editing, critical thinking, peer evaluation, and research skills - 3 semester credits.

ENG 101 College Writing and Critical Reading: A composition course focusing on academic first-year college writing, writing process, research process, MLA format, types of essays, and critical reading. Emphasis on essays that incorporate readings - 3 semester credits.

ENG 100 Developmental Reading & Writing: Emphasizes the improvement of written and verbal vocabularies and reading comprehension. Focuses on the application of English grammar usage to improve writing aptitude - 3 semester credits.

ENG 102 Basic Grammar and Usage: An elementary grammar course that focuses on basic principles of grammar and usage. It is intended for students who would benefit from development of grammar skills, or for students who wish to brush up on their understanding of concepts and terminology. Emphasis is on written communications and proofreading skills - 3 semester credits.

ENG 103 Literature of Civilizations & Worldviews: Provides practice and experience in reading and analyzing three primary genres of literature: fiction, poetry, and drama. The purpose of this course is to enable the student to enjoy and appreciate a wide spectrum of literature, with an understanding of how best to undertake various types of critical analyses of a work - 3 semester credits.

ENG 104 Introduction to Writing: Designed for the student with a good background in writing, focuses on the process of written expression, and gives practice in dealing with the various modes of discourse - 3 semester credits.

ENG 105 Literature: Course that examines genres and forms of writing including short fiction, poetry, drama, and non-fiction. Students work with both written and oral analysis. Students learn about contemporary techniques of criticism and terminology common to each genre - 3 semester credits.

ENG AL 201 English Language: Accelerated course that examines the basic structure of standard written English and elements of style in written composition. Activities help students gain mastery in the conventions of English usage and apply rhetorical principles in their own reading and writing - 3 semester credits.

ENG 201 - IE English 1: Instructor enhanced course for developmental learners that introduces students to the basic principles of college-level composition, research, critical reading, and critical thinking with an emphasis on academic writing conventions. In addition to examining the content and structure of academic essays, instruction in sentence structure and usage is provided as needed. Written work for this course consists of essays that are expository and analytical in nature. Major attention also is given to the preparation and writing of a research essay through writing assignments that emphasize finding, evaluating, and synthesizing appropriate secondary sources into students’ written work - 3 semester credits.

ENG 202 English 2: Gives students training beyond ENG 201 in advanced composition, research, and critical thinking by reading a selection of literary genres chosen by the instructor. Students will increase understanding and appreciation of the genres by analyzing and writing about prose fiction, drama, and poetry. Writing assignments and essays consist of literary analysis, persuasion, and use of secondary sources. Major attention is given to the preparation and writing of a research essay through writing assignments that emphasize finding, evaluating, and synthesizing appropriate secondary sources into students’ written work - 3 semester credits.

ENG 340 Workplace Communication: Focuses on listening, speaking, reading and writing in an employment-related context. In addition, participants in this course will focus on career preparation and develop the interpersonal skills and workplace habits necessary to successfully transition from their role as a student in a vocational – 3 semester credits.

RETENTION EFFORTS

2022-present Implement Creative Writing Workshop in WI Department of Corrections

2018-present Founder of Writing for Life! Multicultural Writing Workshop.

2009-present Synthesize engaging multimedia approaches and interactive technology with Writing Across the Curriculum methodology.

2009-present Advocate for all students, especially those in underrepresented groups.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

2022-present WI Creative Writing Committee publishing work of incarcerated people.

July 2018 MATC – Student Bookmaking Workshop for Writing for Life II!

2006-present California State University, Hayward Adult School, Concordia University, UW-

Washington County, MATC - conduct courses featuring social justice issues and underrepresented writers: African American, Arab, Muslim, Jewish, American

Indian, Hispanic, Asian, LGBTQI, Feminist, Black Lives Matter, refugee, immigrant, international, veteran, elderly, and people who are incarcerated.

2015 Concordia University - Poetry slam.

2014 Concordia University - Arranged meet-and-greet session and museum tour with Warsaw Ghetto Holocaust survivor at Milwaukee Jewish Museum.

July 2010 Hayward Adult School - Student Bookmaking Workshop produced Writing for Life! class book I, presented to Hayward Adult School Board 2010.

2009-2010 Hayward Adult School - Immigrant Parent Recruitment for Multilevel ESL courses.

2005-2006 Domestic Violence Training & Certificate – Battered Women’s Alternative, Concord, CA.

CONFERENCES ATTENDED

2022 Teaching for Diversity, Department of Corrections, Madison, WI

2018 Strategies for Accelerated Education, Concordia University, Mequon, WI

2017 Diversity Training in Technical Ed, MATC, Milwaukee, WI

2016 Teaching Transfer Courses, University Wisconsin, West Bend, WI

2015 Accelerated Course Methodology, Concordia University, Mequon, WI

2014 Regional Writers Conference, Hollins University, Roanoke, VA

2011 Francelia Butler Conference, Hollins University, Roanoke, VA

2010 CATESOL Conference: Teaching in a Global Community, Santa Clara, CA

2009 Francelia Butler Conference, Hollins University, Roanoke, VA

2006 TESOL Conference, Las Positas College, Livermore, CA

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

2013-present Modern Literature Association

2012-present American Library Association

2011-present TESOL International Association

2010-present National Council of Teachers of English

2009-present Modern Language Association

2009-2013 National Teachers Association

2002-2004 Golden Key International Honor Society

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Zoom, Videoconferencing, Distance Learning, Online and Hybrid Instruction, Blackboard, D2L, Angel,

Canvas, Infinite Campus, Populi, Moodle, Smart Board, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Skype,

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, INFOline, Google Docs, Kahoot, Prezi, Linkedln, TopHat, and

Infinite Campus.

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