Mandy Penney Email & Phone Number

London, On, Ca

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

London, Ontario, Canada

Develop and coordinate strategic directions and initiatives within the Digital Pedagogies and Writing Across the Curriculum portfolioNurture communities across campus, with a thematic focus on digital and writing pedagogies that are accessible, justice-oriented, intersectional, and responsive to individual and systemic contextsDesign and deliver programming and resources for educators across the disciplines on relevant topics within portfolio, including communities of practice… Show more Develop and coordinate strategic directions and initiatives within the Digital Pedagogies and Writing Across the Curriculum portfolioNurture communities across campus, with a thematic focus on digital and writing pedagogies that are accessible, justice-oriented, intersectional, and responsive to individual and systemic contextsDesign and deliver programming and resources for educators across the disciplines on relevant topics within portfolio, including communities of practice and care, engaging and sustainable feedback, inclusivity in digital pedagogies, alternative assessments for equity and sustainability in writing/communication, social location and positionality, reflective writing in the classroom, and supporting students holisticallyLead and mentor colleagues within portfolio through ongoing check ins, supportive goal setting and feedback, performance evaluation, and opportunities for professional developmentCollaborate with CTL colleagues, including educational developers, instructional designers, and leadership staff, to design, implement, and assess CTL programming and resources using qualitative and quantitative data, as well as ongoing reflective practiceBuild and maintain authentic relationships with faculty, parafaculty staff, and students across the institution in order to develop strong communities of practice and care and to assess current and ongoing needs for program and resource designPartner with colleagues in parafaculty units across the University to identify and pursue areas of possible collaboration, including ASC, FGSR, and the Library Show less

London, Canada Area

Coordinated Huron University's Writing Services, housed within Library and Learning Services (this includes writing/communication support, English language support, and course-specific content support in Math, Business, and Accounting, as well as English language support for international students)Designed and led all Writing Services programming, including consultations, in-class and in-house workshops, Writing Cafe, and special events (e.g., Long Night Against… Show more Coordinated Huron University's Writing Services, housed within Library and Learning Services (this includes writing/communication support, English language support, and course-specific content support in Math, Business, and Accounting, as well as English language support for international students)Designed and led all Writing Services programming, including consultations, in-class and in-house workshops, Writing Cafe, and special events (e.g., Long Night Against Procrastination)Hired, trained, supervised, and mentored a team of 20 peer/graduate writing and communication tutors, ELL specialists, and course content tutorsDesigned and delivered customized in-class workshops for Huron faculty in order to help students succeed in assignments and meet writing/communication-specific outcomesCollaborated with faculty in writing and communication-related pedagogies, including course and assignment design, with a particular focus on antiracist and anticolonial approaches to teaching and learningOffered feedback to faculty on scholarly writing projects, including grant / research proposals and manuscriptsCollated metrics and create/interpret mixed methods qualitative data in order to assess Writing Services effectiveness over term/yearWorked with other academic staff in the delivery of cohesive, student-centred support on campus, including Wellness, Academic Advising, and Student EngagementSat on relevant committees: Teaching and Learning Committee, Indigenous Initiatives Committee, Huron1Read, Truth and Reconciliation Working Group, Campuses Connected Organization CommitteeEngaged in professional development through conferences, courses, publications and other sources of ongoing research and education Show less

Worked primarily with undergraduate and graduate students in Engineering, Computer Sciences, and GIS on thesis and dissertation writing, as well as conference, publication, and funding piecesMet with students across the curriculum at all levels to help them develop tools to confidently brainstorm, draft, and refine their writing and communication piecesTrained incoming co-op students and new Writing Specialists in STEM writing, digital literacy, multimodality, and social media… Show more Worked primarily with undergraduate and graduate students in Engineering, Computer Sciences, and GIS on thesis and dissertation writing, as well as conference, publication, and funding piecesMet with students across the curriculum at all levels to help them develop tools to confidently brainstorm, draft, and refine their writing and communication piecesTrained incoming co-op students and new Writing Specialists in STEM writing, digital literacy, multimodality, and social media best practicesDesigned and delivered in-house and in-class workshops, with a particular focus on digital literacy education, including public scholarship, developing a digital presence, and writing for the webCollaborated with GradVenture to offer writing and communication development programming to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows (3MT, Academic Career Day, Non-Academic Career Day)Oversaw administration of the HeForShe Writing ContestEngaged in ongoing research and education through conference and workshop attendance Show less

Designed and delivered engaging classes in writing/communication, research, and multimedia developmentDeveloped authentic and accessible assessments for students in a variety of modes in order to support students in their learning journeysCollaborated with faculty colleagues in course and assignment designCourses Taught: Reason & Writing (Media & Design, Business, Automotive Technology)Professional Communications (I.T. Professionals, Business, Police Foundations… Show more Designed and delivered engaging classes in writing/communication, research, and multimedia developmentDeveloped authentic and accessible assessments for students in a variety of modes in order to support students in their learning journeysCollaborated with faculty colleagues in course and assignment designCourses Taught: Reason & Writing (Media & Design, Business, Automotive Technology)Professional Communications (I.T. Professionals, Business, Police Foundations, Media & Design, Paramedicine, Science & Environmental Lab Technology)Multimedia Production (General Arts) Show less

London, Canada Area

Supported students preparing for the Verbal Reasoning section of their Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT). Focus was on effective, critical reading and thinking skills, as well as time and stress management.Designed and facilitated engaging in-class sessions on critical reading, interpretation of texts, and vocabulary development, as well as stress management and test-taking strategiesReviewed and offered fulsome feedback on written essays, with a primary focus on logic and… Show more Supported students preparing for the Verbal Reasoning section of their Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT). Focus was on effective, critical reading and thinking skills, as well as time and stress management.Designed and facilitated engaging in-class sessions on critical reading, interpretation of texts, and vocabulary development, as well as stress management and test-taking strategiesReviewed and offered fulsome feedback on written essays, with a primary focus on logic and structureOffered dedicated office hours to support students requiring additional support and feedback Show less

Assistant to Dr. Ronald Rompkey, Department of English. Responsible for verification and editing of in-text citations for a manuscript Dr. Rompkey was preparing for publication. The work involved extensive library research and attention to the details of manuscript revision.Assistant to Dr. Danine Farquharson, Department of English. Responsible for the organization of an annual, national conference (CAIS: Canadian Association of Irish Studies), including organization of venues and… Show more Assistant to Dr. Ronald Rompkey, Department of English. Responsible for verification and editing of in-text citations for a manuscript Dr. Rompkey was preparing for publication. The work involved extensive library research and attention to the details of manuscript revision.Assistant to Dr. Danine Farquharson, Department of English. Responsible for the organization of an annual, national conference (CAIS: Canadian Association of Irish Studies), including organization of venues and accommodation, as well as the running of the event itself (registration, assistance to attendees and other organizers). Show less

Tutor Trainer (2005-2007): In this position, I assumed responsibility for the training of all new tutors hired at the Writing Centre. I ran workshops and training sessions on tutoring procedures and techniques, organized supervised tutoring sessions between senior and junior tutors, and provided end-of-semester feedback for new tutors. In addition, I supplemented my own pedagogical training through attendance at a number of the Instructional Development Office’s faculty / graduate student… Show more Tutor Trainer (2005-2007): In this position, I assumed responsibility for the training of all new tutors hired at the Writing Centre. I ran workshops and training sessions on tutoring procedures and techniques, organized supervised tutoring sessions between senior and junior tutors, and provided end-of-semester feedback for new tutors. In addition, I supplemented my own pedagogical training through attendance at a number of the Instructional Development Office’s faculty / graduate student workshop series.Peer Tutor (2002-2005): In this position, I worked as an undergraduate tutor at Memorial’s Writing Centre, under the supervision of director Virginia Ryan. In this capacity, I worked with undergraduate, graduate, and ESL students in all disciplines to help them improve writing and critical analysis skills. Show less

M.A., English

Graduate Program In Teaching

Certificate program focusing on theoretical pedagogical training and in-class lecturing experience at the post-secondary level. Included.

B.A. (Hon), English

B.Sc., Biology

- Memorial University Entrance Scholarship