1. ASHLEY TORRES - CURRICULUM VITAE
(305)-710-6225 | torres.ashley12@gmail.com | References available upon request
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
M.A. in English Literature: Literary, Cultural and Textual Studies 2015 – graduating Fall 2016
Summer Mentoring Fellowship
B.A. in English Literature 2015
Bright Future Scholar – 2011- 2015
UCF Full-Time Grant Recipient – 2015
Dean’s List – Spring 2012
National Society of Collegiate Scholars Inductee – Spring 2013
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Conductive Education Center of Orlando 2014
Program Assistant
Facilitated children with motor disabilities in a summer program that was designed to assist them in
daily tasks that improve their motor skills and special education.
PUBLISHED WORK
UCF Undergraduate Research Journal – Vol. 7.2: 63-72 2015
“Teaching ‘Like a Girl’: Student Reflection of the Benefits and Challenges of Feminist Pedagogy”
This essay discusses how mixed-mode courses use technologies, such as iClickers and learning
management systems, to effectively or ineffectively engage students. Based on student surveys and
personal experience, this essay relates the success of a specific mixed-mode course on women’s
literature to guidelines laid out by feminist pedagogical methods, such as student-centered learning.
INTERNSHIPS & MENTORSHIPS
Instructional Design Intern at UCF Center for Distributed Learning 2016
Participated in faculty consultations using Instructional Design pedagogical
methods. Served as a student consultant in a semester long seminar to certify
faculty to teach online, guiding them to learn and use engaging and effective tools
including apps, discussion posts, and video. Collaborated with the Center for
Distributed Learning to write and propose grants for faculty seminars on topics
such as adaptive learning and open educational resources. Consulted with the
graphics and UI/UX teams on learning management systems, such as Canvas.
Shadowed and edited with the Video@UCF team.

2. Research and Mentoring Program Scholar (RAMP) 2013 – 2015
Collaborated with a professor and Instructional Designer to conduct research on
feminist pedagogy and web-based pedagogical tools. Results were based on
student perception of instruction surveys and student testimonials. The findings
were presented and published UCF’s Undergraduate Research Journal.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Organizational Committee for the 2017 UCF English Symposium 2016
Generated a symposium on the topic of Agency/Agents. Wrote a “Call for Papers” to promote the
symposium and receive submissions. Planned, scheduled, and budgeted the symposium – including
securing a location and meals for participants.
UCF Graduate Research Showcase 2015
Momentos: Latin@ Identity in Home Movies and Memories – Essay & Film
Certificate of Excellence Award
Research project that involved the conversion of Super 8 home movies into a silent film that focused on
memoir and Latin@ identity. Compiled information on the methods and benefits of preserving this
media. Wrote an essay on the role of Latina mother in shaping identity and the creative ways this
identity is represented through creative fiction of Cecelia Rodriguez-Milanés, the daughter of the
filmmaker.
UCF Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence 2015
The Negative Effects of Standardized Testing: The Real Lessons Learned from my GRE Freak Out
Peer Choice Award
UCF 12th Annual Student Service-Learning Showcase – Women’s Studies 2014
Sew Active: A Days for Girls Collaboration – Website & Video Tutorials
Engaging the Arts Award
Recognition of Excellence in the College of Arts & Humanities Award
Recognition of Excellence Award presented by the Women’s Studies department
UCF Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence
Feminist Teaching: The Benefits of “Teaching Like a Girl”
Hispanic Heritage Presentation – Orange County Public Library
Prezi on the Art, History, and Importance of Frida Kahlo
2014
Unifying Theme - Writer
Blog writer for the University of Central Florida’s Sustainability Blog.
Generated topics of interest pertinent to a student audience and the theme
of environmental sustainability.
2012