Benjamin Kozicki, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Linwood, MI, US

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Collaborating remotely on a test development project through August of 2025, participating as needed through various stages including writing, proofreading, and editing test questions; reviewing and revising content to ensure accuracy and compliance with formal standards

University Center, MI

• Developed interdisciplinary curriculum integrating critical literary theory into Global Literature and Medical Humanities courses, enhancing student engagement with advanced concepts by up to 20%.
• Balanced multiple responsibilities including: lesson-plan development to teach 6 credit hours per semester, proofreading and grading 40+ student essays, while maintaining high research productivity for my doctoral.
• Elevated student performance by providing targeted feedback on graded papers, elevating students’ critical thinking abilities, and boosting class grades by an average of 20% each semester.

University Center, MI

• Created and implemented a writing curriculum to assess student strengths and weaknesses with early assignments, allowing for targeted in-class exercises and individualized support, resulting in a 20%-40% increase in.
• Managed a full course load, correcting and grading essays for 60+ students across 3 courses, contributing to overall student success and academic growth.
• Worked closely with students who 'had been abandoned' by previous writing instructors due to severe grammar issues, helping them build confidence and develop revision techniques to edit their writing without.

Houston, Texas, United States

• Designed award-winning courses in the Medical Humanities, earning competitive teaching fellowships in 2015-16 at the graduate level, and the faculty-level in 2017-18 as a graduate student. Improved enrollment.
• Achieved a 95% positive teacher rating from students, on par with full-time faculty, fostered an inclusive learning environment, encouraged students to explore their creative intuitions and fulfill their intellectual.

Houston, Texas, United States

• Co-designed courses in critical literary theory and film, lectured and prompted robust class discussions, facilitating student comprehension of core concepts.
• Provided detailed and personalized feedback to student papers, resulting in measurable improvements in writing skills and academic achievement.

Houston, Texas, United States

• Drafted the initial constitution, paving the way for formal recognition and funding from the university, creating a framework for future organizational growth and development.
• Established a formal representative body for 100+ graduate students, addressing a funding crisis and systemic concerns, leading to improved communication and support from the Dean's office. Served in an advisory role.

Houston, Texas, United States

• Utilized a diverse set of keywords and search combinations across multiple academic databases, resulting in a comprehensive research report providing valuable insights for a project in development.

Contributed with article, "Lacan's Graph of Desire", and book review of "Lacan, Language, and Philosophy" by Russel Grigg; to Volume 6 (2011).

Substitute teacher for a range of classes including language arts, science and math; predominantly for grades 7-12.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), English Language And Literature/Letters

Narrative Theory, 20th Century Literature, Critical Theory, Experimental Fiction, Psychoanalysis, Medical Humanities

Master'S, English Language And Literature/Letters

B.A., English

B.S., Biology

Activities and Societies: MSU Student Literacy Corps, Read to SUCCEED Program