Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Michele N. Zugnoni
7458 Greenhaven Drive Apt. 235
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 261-9134
mzugnoni@ucdavis.edu
Education
Ph.D. in Education, Emphasis in Writing, expected June 2019; University of California, Davis
Dissertation Topic: The benefits of a self-reflective writing group in fostering community among
first-generation college students; creating connections between first-generation college students
and instructors; and aiding first-generation college students in establishing goals both inside
and outside of the university. All three are considered essential in student retention.
M.A. in English, Concentration in Rhetoric & Teaching Writing, May 2013; California State
University, Stanislaus
Teaching Experience
Teaching Associate
University of California, Davis – September 2014-Current
Classes Taught:
Expository Writing: UWP 1, fully in-class; UWP 1Y, hybrid version; and UWP 1V, fully online
Business Writing: UWP 104A
Advanced Composition: UWP 101
Utilizing a scaffolding approach, instructed writing classes of up to twenty-five students in the
form and mechanics of narratives, letters, memos, timed writing, research papers targeted to each
student’s individual field, resumes, cover letters targeted to employers, personal websites, and
purpose papers targeted to employers. Designed and guided students through activities which
taught skills in audience, voice, research, discourse community, design, APA/MLA citation
style, and grammar. Embraced the motto that all students have a voice, and that voice matters.
Led small group and large group workshops, as well as individual writing conferences.
Instructed thirteen hybrid-based courses in writing. For three quarters, taught an online writing
course which required tri-weekly assignments in Canvas and bi-monthly meetings in Adobe
Connect. Designed all Canvas assignments according to the principles of online learning.
Teaching Assistant
University of California, Davis – September 2018-December 2018
Classes Taught: Educating Children with Disabilities
Worked with multiple- and single-subject teaching students on the understanding and application
of case studies to real student populations. Graded assignments according to a rubric.
Substitute Teacher
Elk Grove Unified School District – September 2015-June 2016
Manteca Unified School District – May 2003-May 2012
San Lorenzo Unified School District – February 2002-December 2003
Supervised instruction and classroom activities. Organized lesson plans and performed clerical
duties for up to 50 students at 35 schools, preschool through adult. For three months, taught
creative writing, music, and choir; transformed from passive, unrelated classwork to active,
relevant participation.
Other Professional Experience
Assessment Evaluator
University of California, Santa Barbara – May 2014
Took an active role in two TEP retreats, collaboratively analyzing the work of teacher candidates
and discussing the implications of candidates’ learning. Trained and calibrated on rubrics used in
the evaluation of candidate performance on the edTPA assessment.
Assessment Professional
University of California, Santa Barbara – May 2014
Evaluated, trained and calibrated on rubrics designed by the University Writing Program to
assess work of writers across all grade levels. Assessed student writing in accordance with these
rubrics. Discussed the implications of such findings.
Assessment Engineer
California State University, Stanislaus – January 2013-May 2013
Developed an assessment tool to analyze the assignments and work of teacher candidates in the
English program and determine whether such assignments and work met departmental goals.
Protocol adopted by university for later use.
Dean’s Prize for Best Oral Presentation in Education, UC Davis Interdisciplinary Graduate and
Professional Student Symposium. Spring 2015.
Second Place, California State University, Stanislaus Student Research Competition. Spring
2012.
Mark Cary Reflective Learning Award, Fall 2015 & Fall 2017
Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship (full tuition to UC Davis School of Law) 2004-2008
Presentations
“Self-Reflection for the Working Writer.” Cruising Writers Land Retreat. Capestang, France.
April 19-April 26, 2017.
“The New Research Phases of the International WAC/WID Mapping Project.” International
Writing Across the Curriculum Conference. Ann Arbor, MI. June 23-June 25, 2016.
“Literacy in Gaming.” Thirty-Fifth Annual Southwest Popular Culture and American Culture
Association. Albuquerque, NM. February 19-22, 2014.
“Coming of Age Amidst Family Pressures and Cupid’s Deadly Influence: The Love-Death
Theme in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.” University of California, Riverside “Narratives
Mediated” Conference. Riverside, CA. April 14, 2012.
“Incorporating Self into Composition.” California State University, Stanislaus Student Research
Competition. Turlock, CA. March 9, 2012.
“The Footpath Toward Mastery: Incorporating Individuality and Identity into the Composition
Writing Classroom.” Thirty-Third Annual Southwest Texas Popular Culture and American
Culture Association. Albuquerque, New Mexico. February 8, 2012.
Non-Peer-Reviewed Publications
Author, U.C. Davis International WAC/WID Mapping Project, 2016-2017 results (pending)
Professional Affiliations
Member, Chancellor’s Graduate & Professional Student Advisory Committee, UC Davis, 2014-
2015
Vice President of Communications and Records, GSA, UC Santa Barbara, 2014
Certifications
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