Perry Dantzler

 

2136 Azalea Dr.                                                                            Georgia Gwinnett College

Lawrenceville GA 30043                                                             School of Liberal Arts

470-389-1390                                                                                1000 University Center Way

pdantzler@ggc.edu                                                                       Lawrenceville GA 30043

 

EDUCATION

Philosophy of Doctrine in Rhetoric and Composition

Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, Fall 2016

Dissertation: “Reading and Knowledge as Reflected Superpowers: Representations of Literacy/Multiliteracies, Superhero Media, and Implications for Composition”

 

Masters of Art in English Literature

Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, Fall 2009

Thesis: “Static but Fluctuating: The Evolutions of Batman and His Audiences”

 

Bachelor of Arts in English in Literature

Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, Spring 2005

 

PUBLICATIONS

“Multiliteracies of the MCU: Continuity Literacy and the Sophisticated Reader(s) of Superheroes Media.” Assemble!: The Making and Re-Making of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Ed. Bill Svitavsky, Julian Chambliss, and Tom Donaldson. 2018.

“Reading the Body, Deciphering the Text: Arrow’s Multiliteracies, Superheroics, and Merging Multimodalities.” Arrow Edited Collection. Ed. Cory Barker, Jim Iaccino, and Myc Wiatronski. McFarland, 2017.

SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS

“Monsters across Modalities.” Society for Comparative Literature and the Arts, October 2018. (Houston)

 

“‘It’s Time to Quit Running’: The Fugitive, Deconstructing Heteronormativity, and the Markers of Queer.” Southern American Modern Language Association, November 2014. (Atlanta)

 

“Machines that Infuse Us: Bodies, Technology, and Scopophilia in Visual Rhetoric.” University of Florida Conference, “Corpus//Bodies,” April 2013. (Gainesville, FL)

 

“Alone Together: Isolation, Connection, and Inner Turmoil in Mrs. Dalloway.” Georgia State University, New Voices Conference, September 2008. (Atlanta)

CURRENT RESEARCH

Working monograph – Places, Spaces of Superhero Multimodalities: How Digital and Print Multiliteracies Empower TV Superheroes. Under consideration with McFarland Publishers.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

GEORGIA GWINNETT COLEEGE

Assistant Professor of English, School of Liberal Arts, Lawrenceville GA           2016-Present

 

Engl 0999 – Segue

Engl 1101 – Composition I

Engl 1102 – Composition II

Engl 3600 – Advanced Composition

Engl 3880 – Writing and Digital Media

 

GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of English, Atlanta GA                       2007-2016

 

English Composition 1 – Expository Writing

English Composition 2 – Argumentative Writing

Course Themes: Multiliteracies, Entertainment as American Ideology, Visual Rhetoric and Analysis, Film Analysis, and American Myth and Legends

 

GEORGIA HIGHLANDS

English Adjunct, Department of English, Carterville GA                                        2013-2014

 

English Composition 1 – Argumentative

English Composition 2 – Literature

 

ITT TECHINICAL INSTITUTE

English Adjunct, General Education, Duluth, GA                                                   2011-2013

 

Composition 1 – Developing Writing

Composition 2 – Expanding Argument

Written Analysis – Merging Writing Skills

Research Methods – Writing through Research

 

INSTITUTE OF READING DEVELOPMENT

IRD Summer Teacher, Atlanta, GA,                                                                       2009 & 2010

 

Traveled to teach summer reading classes in and around Atlanta

Taught seven levels of reading instruction from kindergarten to college

Helped students choose appropriate level of reading texts

 

INSTITUTE OF READING DEVELOPMENT

IRD Fall Teacher, Athens, GA                                                                                Fall 2009

 

Traveled to teach weekend reading classes in Athens

Taught different types of college texts: fiction, non-fiction, textbooks, webpages

Demonstrated ways to read: skim, scan, focus, preview, review, memorize

 

COMMITTEE WORK AT GGC

Hiring – Co-Chair, 2016-2018

Composition Committee – 2018-2019

IEE 2 Goals – 2018-2019

AWARDS AND HONORS

Advanced Teaching Fellowship – 2013-2015

Summa cum Laude Graduation – Georgia State University, 2009

Magna cum Laude Undergrad Graduation – Georgia State University, 2005

Honors Student – Georgia State University, 2003-2005

Deans List – Dalton State College, Kennesaw State, and Georgia State University, 2001-2005

 

ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS AND UNIVERSITY SERVICE

Writing Studio Tutor, Georgia State University, Department of English   2015

            Meets  with students individually to discuss writing and development

Participates in regular conversation about the writing process and academic work

Meets a schedule of student appointments weekly

Helps students of all majors and all programs from Bachelors to PhD

 

GRE Rater, Educational Testing Services, Online                                       2015-Present

Scores responses for the GRE, issue and argumentative

Maintains a grading process with accuracy and sustainability

Responds to Scoring Leader promptly and professionally

Maintains a high level of security and integrity about all GRE matters

 

TOEFL Rater, Educational Testing Services, Online                                  2013-Present

Grades integrated and Independent Responses from ESL Writers

Maintains a grading process with accuracy and sustainability

Responds to Scoring Leader promptly and professionally

Maintains a high level of security and integrity about all TOEFL matters

 

English Advisor, Georgia State University, Department of English             2007-2013

Advised undergrad students for courses, graduation, and careers

Approved transcripts for graduation

Explained major and concentration requirements

Corrected errors in transcripts and approves Area moves

Suggested possible careers or future studies for English majors

 

English Tutor, ITT Technical Institute, Duluth, GA,                                   2011 – 2012

Met with students to discuss writing from all types of classes

Helped students revise, organize, and develop writing

Explained use of audience, purpose, and tone in writing

 

Additional Professional Development

GTA Mentoring Sessions:

“Writing through Multimodality: New Spaces of Composing”   Fall 2015

“The Gradebook: Setting up D2L for Assessment”                     Fall 2014

“Grading: End of Semester Configuring”                                    Spring 2013

 

Southern America Studies Associations, Volunteer                           2011

 

Professional Development Council (PDC) assistant                                      2008-2009

 

 

Substitute Teacher for GSU Undergrad Courses

American Fiction: Engl 3870                                                             2012

Business Writing: Engl 3130                                                              2008