Directory

Work Experience

Professor of English, Wor-Wic Community College, August 2007-present
English 101—Fundamentals of English I
English 151—Fundamentals of English II
English 202N—Studies in Literature (novel)
Communication 101—Introduction to Public Speaking
Communication 200—Interpersonal Communication
Communication 201—Instructional Communication
SDV 101—Fundamentals of College Study
SDV 102—Cultural Enrichment Experience

Adjunct Instructor, Salisbury University
TRIO Grant Writing Intake Assessment Coordinator, Salisbury University
Substitute Teacher, Vigo County School System

Committees

Faculty Advisor of Wor-Wic Parents Club
Academic Assessment Committee
General Education Objective Team
Honors Committee
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) Self-Study Steering Team
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) Standard 3 Team
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) Standard 8 Team

Community Service

Maryland Communication Association (MCA) Treasurer & Interim Website Manager
Advisor, Wor-Wic Community College Parents Club
State 4-H public speaking contest judge
Poetry Out Loud contest judge
Allen Memorial Baptist Church ministries
National Folk Festival volunteer

Publications

Oneal-Self, A. (Ed.) (2023) Navigating Classroom Communication: Readings for Educators. Solana Beach, CA : Cognella.

“Formative Assessment in the Classroom: A Phenomenological Study of Instructor Perceptions of Formative Assessment Strategies.” Doctoral Dissertation.

Masters Thesis: The Language of Nineteen Eighty-Four: Orwell’s Changing Role in Popular Culture.

Presentations

“Building Interpersonal Skills in the Classroom.” Presentation at Wor-Wic Community College.

“Soft Skills Will Get You Everywhere.” Presentation at Wor-Wic Community College Diversity Day.

“The Adult Learner Experience: A Panel Presentation.” Presentation at Wor-Wic Community College.

“Increasing Teacher Immediacy in Online Courses: Building Connections and Community.” Presentation at Wor-Wic Community College.

“Intergroup Dialogues.” Presentation at Wor-Wic Community College.

“A Crash Course in Public Speaking: Preparing for a Speech Contest.” Presentation at Snow Hill 4-H Club.

“Strategies for Increasing Instructor Immediacy in the Online Environment.” Presentation at University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

“Formative Assessment of Voice: a Virtual Speech Coach.” Presentation at University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

“Automating Formative Assessment of Vocal Delivery: the Virtual Speech Coach.” Presentation at Community College of Baltimore County.

“Formative Assessment in the Classroom: A Phenomenological Study of Instructor Perceptions of Formative Assessment Strategies.” Doctoral Dissertation.

“Learning to Lead: Utilizing Peer-Led Discussion Strategies in Online and Face-to-Face Classes.” Presentation at Cecil College.