Taylor J. Holbrook
Fullerton
Summary
Experienced and detail-oriented educator and editor with 14 years in higher education, specializing in English, Composition, and Communication. Skilled in technical writing, editing, and research, with a strong background in curriculum development and collaboration. Proven ability to enhance critical thinking and writing skills among diverse student groups, ready to leverage analytical competencies in new professional challenges.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor, English + Composition
Fullerton College
Fullerton
07.2024 - Current
- Instructed 75 students across three sections of basic composition, enhancing foundational writing skills
- Instructed 25 students in advanced composition and research
- Instructed 25 students in introduction to literary analysis, fostering critical thinking and analytical skills
- Guided 35 students through remedial composition course, preparing them for successful transfer to credit-bearing courses
- First Year Experience Teaching Certification - Summer 2025
- Fullerton College Online Teaching Certification - Fall 2024
Instructor, English + Composition
Irvine Valley College
Irvine
07.2015 - 06.2024
- Instructed 280+ students across 14 sections in an introduction to academic and professional writing
- Instructed 120+ students across six sections of advanced composition
- Guided 180+ students through 9 sections focusing on developing creative expression (Creative and Professional Writing)
- Facilitated student skill development in writing center while managing teaching responsibilities
- Certified Accelerated Learning Facilitator for WR 399 Program, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes
- Reviewed UC Personal Insight Questions, providing constructive feedback to help students articulate their narratives
- Keynote Speaker at CAP Conference, Riverside, CA: Presented on innovative teaching methodologies in English composition at the prestigious conference in Spring 2018, sharing insights and best practices with peers
Instructor, English + Writing
Biola University
La Mirada
07.2012 - 12.2023
- Developed and delivered 11 sections focusing on advanced argumentative writing and analysis, enhancing critical thinking skills of 220+ students
- Taught 13 sections dedicated to foundational critical thinking and writing skills, fostering academic success for 260+ students
- Designed and piloted 5 sections of a new course, blending business and clinical communication with advanced academic writing skills
- Co-created and launched ENGL 313: Writing in the Disciplines, a new hybrid course, setting a benchmark for academic writing instruction
- Conducted focused writing section to strengthen students' basic writing abilities.
- Streamlined operations and program coordination, improving efficiency of English Writing Program during Fall 2016 to Spring 2017
- Served on the First-Year Writing Research Committee for six years, driving improvements in writing curriculum based on bi-annual assessments
- Researched and compiled comprehensive student work database, improving resource accessibility for faculty and students between Spring 2016 and Fall 2017
- Curated and managed program handbook, providing essential resource for faculty and students from Fall 2016 to Spring 2017
Instructor, Department of Core Curriculum
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles
01.2014 - 05.2020
- Taught 9 intensive sections of Rhetoric 1000: Speaking + Writing for Social Justice, empowering over 180 students to use their voices effectively in advocacy for social justice, through persuasive speaking and writing techniques
- Led 19 sections in hybrid First Year Seminar, facilitating discussions on critical life skills and multi-disciplinary communication for 380+ freshmen across disciplines including economics, astrophysics, religious studies, business administration, film, and biology
- Participated in intensive workshops at Reacting to the Past Faculty Institute, Barnard College, mastering game-based learning pedagogies that enhanced student participation and historical empathy
Educational Consultant
The Institute for Educational Advancement
Pasadena
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Executed dynamic training programs for new instructors, elevating teaching standards and fostering a cohesive educational philosophy
- Facilitated instructor hiring process, from screening to final selection, aligning candidate profiles with institute's educational values
- Reshaped Academy Program by redefining objectives, protocols, and schedules to address educational needs of gifted students and improve program efficiency
- Led comprehensive rewrite of key documents, enhancing clarity and usability of instructor's handbook, hiring materials, and reference resources
Interim Program Coordinator
The Institute for Educational Advancement
Pasadena
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Coordinated daily academic camp for gifted students in grades K-8, creating engaging activities that fostered intellectual and social development for 100+ participants
- Developed comprehensive schedules and streamlined application process, managing logistics to effectively support diverse needs and talents
- Served as key point of contact, facilitating communication among staff, students, instructors, and parents to ensure smooth operations
Instructor, English + Composition
Providence Christian College
Pasadena
07.2015 - 06.2016
- Designed and instructed three sections of basic academic writing, guiding 90+ students through the fundamentals of academic research and writing
- Conducted in-depth course challenging students with complex writing assignments to refine argumentative writing techniques and research skills
- Delivered comprehensive section enhancing basic writing skills, providing personalized feedback and support for 30 students to improve their academic performance
- Coordinated and developed cohesive co-curriculum with First-Year Experience Program to align writing instruction with student needs
Instructor, English
University of California, Irvine
Irvine
08.2014 - 01.2015
- Guided 60+ students in crafting compelling, research-based arguments, fostering critical thinking and effective communication
- Led two intensive sections of advanced composition courses in argumentation, research methodologies, and academic writing, enhancing student analytical skills
- Facilitated interactive classroom discussions to enhance critical thinking skills.
- Designed engaging curriculum for diverse student populations.
- Evaluated student progress and provided constructive feedback regularly.
Education
Master of Arts - English Literature
Chapman University
Orange, CA05-2012
Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing
Chapman University
Orange, CA12-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Honors English
Biola University
La Mirada05-2009
Skills
- Advanced writing and copyediting
- Curriculum development and instructional design
- Academic instruction
- Online teaching experience
- Educational technology
- Zoom and Canvas
- Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Mac and PC
- Program and project coordination
- Faculty training
- Academic advising
- Student engagement
- Critical thinking
- Strong communication skills
Awards And Memberships
- Chapman University, Tom Massey Award for Outstanding Dual Degree Student, Highest Humanities Graduate Student Honor
- Biola University, Laila Tanner Award for Teaching Excellence, Highest Part-Time Humanities Faculty Award
- Sigma Tau Delta, International English Honor Society
- Torrey Honors Institute, Biola University's Honor Program - Perpetual Member as of 2009
Expertise
Advanced Writing, Copyediting, Curriculum Development, Communication, Project Coordination, Strategic Planning, Argumentative Writing, Research Skills, Program Coordination, Program Development, Faculty Training, Professional Workshops, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Suite, Social Media, Zoom, Mac, PC, Canvas, AP Style Guide
Timeline
Instructor, English + Composition
Fullerton College
07.2024 - Current
Educational Consultant
The Institute for Educational Advancement
08.2016 - 08.2018
Interim Program Coordinator
The Institute for Educational Advancement
05.2016 - 08.2016
Instructor, English + Composition
Irvine Valley College
07.2015 - 06.2024
Instructor, English + Composition
Providence Christian College
07.2015 - 06.2016
Instructor, English
University of California, Irvine
08.2014 - 01.2015
Instructor, Department of Core Curriculum
Loyola Marymount University
01.2014 - 05.2020
Instructor, English + Writing
Biola University
07.2012 - 12.2023
Master of Arts - English Literature
Chapman University
Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing
Chapman University
Bachelor of Arts - Honors English
Biola University