East Carolina University

Ph.D. in Writing, Rhetoric, and Professional Communication- Begin in August 2024

M.A. in Strategic Communication- May 2024

B.S. in Communication- May 2023

Experience

Graduate Teaching Assistant- East Carolina University

Assisting with various administrative tasks, such as alumni outreach, editing and copywriting for the English Department website, and identifying internship opportunities for students

Writing fifty-question multiple choice exams, supplemental lecture materials, and test reviews for Introduction to Mass Media Class

Evaluating essay quality based on content, grammatical accuracy, and sentence structure

Creating slides and conducting one lecture for Persuasion Theories, Fundamentals of Speech Communication, and Introduction to Mass Media

Science Tutor- Pitt Community College

Demonstrating strong communication skills to provide clear explanations of complex topics to students.

Utilizing various assessment techniques to evaluate student progress and comprehension of concepts.

Engaging actively with students to build confidence in subject matter and help improve study methods by tailoring lessons to student-specific needs.

ECU SOC awards ceremony Alana Jones

Awards and Service

East Carolina University

Graduate School Appeals Panel

Graduate Trail Blazer Award

ECU School of Communication Ambassador

Graduate Teaching Assistant Award

Academic Excellence in COMM 6310: Strategic Communication

NC 4-H Program

Southeast District Vice-President

N.C. A.I.R.E. Winner

Greene County Youth Council President

Gold Public Speaking Contest Winner