1. RICHARD WARD
1042 N Elevation St. Hancock, MI 44930 | 717-873-7243 | richardw@mtu.edu | www.RichardLWard.com
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EDUCATION
Michigan Technological University 2015 – Present
M.S. Rhetoric, Theory, and Culture
Areas of Concentration: Writing, Literacy, and Technical Communications and
Philosophy and Rhetoric
Master’s Thesis: (In progress)
York College of Pennsylvania, York, Pa. 2013 – 2015
B.A. Professional Writing
Magna Cum Laude, Departmental Recognition
Areas of Concentration: Rhetoric, Professional Writing, and Digital Communications
Minor: International Relations
Honors Thesis: “Exploring the Connection between Social Identity and Individual
Voice in First Year Writing Students”
Harrisburg Area Community College, York, Pa. 2010 – 2013
A.A. Humanities, Languages, and the Arts
Magna Cum Laude
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
Michigan technological University, Houghton, Mi. 2016 – Present
Graduate Coach for the Multiliteracies Center
Along with coaching undergraduate and graduate students in composition and
rhetoric, have also developed and executed dissertation writing groups,
workshops, and bootcamps. Promoted the efforts of the Multiliteracies Center
through advertising via digital and static flyers, newsletters, and created a
monthly newsletter detailing upcoming events and news. Networked with other
departments such as career services, the campus bookstore, STEM
departments, and other writing centers in an effort to collaborate and promote
student-centered activities and maximize student resources both in college and
beyond. Redesigned the Multiliteracies website for accuracy as well as for a
more current and innovative feel. Other duties performed are available upon
request.
Michigan technological University, Houghton, Mi. 2015 – Present
Graduate Teaching Instructor – First-Year Composition
Taught a one-two course load comprised of twenty students per class from a
perspective of Writing about Writing in a student-centered classroom, while
reflecting the all-too-important principles of textual/contextual analysis, civic
engagement, and technology as a tool for engaging, creating, and manipulating
rhetorical texts.
Harrisburg Area Community College, York, Pa. 2010 – 2013
Tutor – English, Writing, Speech, Computer Information Systems
Collaborated with and provided assistance to students within specific subjects
that encouraged growth as writers, while reinforcing and clarifying classroom

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instruction. Also, developed and led workshops for pre-writing techniques, using
search engines, and using Microsoft Word 2010.
United States Army, Presidio of Monterey, Ca. 2006 – 2007
Instructor – Human Intelligence Gathering
and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Preparedness
Instructed candidates on methods of gathering intelligence from human
sources, as well as how to react to and prepare for deployment and exposure to
weapons of mass destruction through implementing PowerPoint and utilizing
example materials, such as video and photographs, as well as personal field
experience.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, South Central Pennsylvania Area 2015 – Present
Juror
Blindly adjudicated elementary and high-school-student submissions in the
areas of humor and poetry based on the criteria of originality, technical skill, and
the emergence of a personal voice or vision, scoring them based on a
predetermined scale. In particular cases, where the criteria were exceeded,
nominated submission for the American Voices Award.
Mid-Atlantic Writing Centers Association Conference, Shippensburg University, Pa. 2012
Attendee
Researched multiple writing center methods for possible implementation or
hybridization into the Harrisburg Area Community College’s Writing Center.
Pennsylvania Association for Developmental Education, Harrisburg, Pa. 2013
Co-presenter/ Discussion Leader
Led a discussion in an effort to determine where tutor involvement should end
when working with ELL students or students with disabilities.
PUBLICATIONS AND PAPERS
Ward, Richard. "Cute from a Distance." York Review 21 (2015): 10-15. Print.
Ward, Richard. "Death to Paper." The White Rose Journal 3 (2013): 71-74. Print.
HONORS & AWARDS
Departmental Recognition for Outstanding Academic Achievement and 2015
History of Service to the Department, York College of Pennsylvania
Dean’s List, York College of Pennsylvania 2013 – 2015
First Place, Bob Hoffman Student Writing Contest: Creative Non-fiction, 2014
York College of Pennsylvania
Dean’s List, Harrisburg Area Community College 2010 – 2013
LANGUAGES
English – Native Language
Farsi – speak, read, and write with advanced competence
Russian – speak, read, and write with advanced competence
Spanish– speak, read, and write with basic competence

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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Rhetoric, Theory, and Culture Committee at Michigan Technological University 2015 – Present
Master’s Program Representative
National Council of Teachers of English 2015 – Present
Sigma Tau Delta (National English Honors Society) 2013 – Present
Vice President of Alpha Nu Omega Chapter 2014 – 2015
Phi Theta Kappa (National honors society for two-year college students) 2011 – Present
Pennsylvania Association of Developmental Educators 2012 – 2014
Mid-Atlantic Writing Centers Association 2012 – 2013