Heidi R. Freeman
Year of Graduation: 2005
English Concentration: Literature
Degrees
MA in Literature (Ohio University), BA in English Studies (Robert Morris University)
Current Job Title
Ph.D. Student in American Studies (Purdue University), Pharmacy Department Writing Tutor (Purdue University), Online Writing Tutor (SMARTHINKING), Adjunct English Instructor (Ivy Tech Community College), Founder & Lead Mentor for The Tarajia Project
Past Positions
African American Studies Teaching Assistant (Purdue University), Group III English Faculty (Ohio University), Part-Time English Faculty (Ohio Dominican University)
Interests
Achievements
Community Service/Service Learning Grant Recipient, American Studies Community Service/Social Justice Award Recipient, Purdue Doctoral Fellowship, Outstanding English Student of the Year (Robert Morris University), Outstanding Senior of the Year (Robert Morris University)
Advice for English Majors
Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity of meeting and developing close personal and professional relationships with a wide variety of scholars in my various fields. This had made a tremendous difference in my academic and professional development. I have also learned to welcome the difficulties of pursuing graduate degrees with open arms, willing to accept failure as a part of success. Listening has become more important than talking, giving has become more important than receiving, and learning has become a fundamental part of my ability to teach. Always be a student. Always love the student, for without him, without her, we would be nothing.