Melo-Thaiss Page 2

Melo-Thaiss Page 2

Janet D. Melo-Thaiss

11 Blue Spruce LN, Thornhill, ON

(905) 886 – 1796

theleavingofthings.com

Professional Experience:

Writing & Editing Experience:

Senior Writer and Editor, re-vision creative communications, September 1995 – 2005

· proof-reading, editing and writing for corporate clients (from financial sector and education)

· developed content for a variety of media: online, presentations, educational programs

Copy Writer, Marketing, Spectrum Investments, February 1999 – March 2001

· develop, research and write original copy for annual reports, quarterly reports, economic reports as well as brochures, articles and press releases

· develop, write and edit content and layout for website, print ads etc.

· supervise and review/rewrite material from outsourced freelance writers

Copy Writer, Marketing, Templeton Management Limited, July 1998 - February 1999

· research and write marketing material including press releases, legal documents, newspaper articles and interviews

· review and edit text to ensure consistency, accuracy and clarity

· develop, write and edit content for website

· co-ordinate printing process

Summary of Teaching experience:

·  Over 12 years of teaching composition and writing skills to students

·  dedicated to helping students develop strong critical thinking, reading and writing skills

·  course design including syllabi, lectures etc. for both traditional and online delivery modes

·  facilitating group discussion; creating engaging assessments

·  working to incorporate the different modes of learning

·  working in an administrative role. In particular, providing continuing improvement and program development for new programs and courses to be offered at the university

Teaching experience:

Current:

Contract Faculty, York University, Department of English (2002 – present)

Writing Courses taught: Introduction to Literary Genres, Introduction to Literary Study

Adjunct Faculty, Southern New Hampshire University, Department of English (Online) (2005 – present)

Courses taught: College Composition I & II, Shakespeare, Modern Drama

Past:

Adjunct Faculty, Ellis University, Department of English (Online) (2004 – 2008)

Part-time Faculty, Seneca College, Department of English (2007 – 2009)

Adjunct Faculty, Cardean University, M.B.A. Program (2003 – 2006)

Part-Time Faculty, Centennial College, Department of English (1998 - 2001)

Education:

PhD. Candidate (ABD) - Department of English, York University, expected completion April 2012

MA. - Department of English, York University, 1998

BA. - (Double Major, Hons), Departments of English and Humanities, 1997