Ms. Angela E. Shaffer
Department of English
Box 10894 ASU Station
Angelo State University
San Angelo, Texas, 76909
[email protected]
(325) 942-2268, extension 281
Educational Background
M.A. in English, Angelo State University, 2008. Thesis “Battling the Borders: Contemporary
Influences on Tohono O‟odham Oral Traditions.” Directed by John Wegner.
B.A. in English, Angelo State University, 2005.
Positions Held
Lecturer, Angelo State University, 2007-present
Lecturer, Park University, 2009-present
Teaching Assistant Lecturer, Angelo State University, 2006-2007
Graduate Assistant Writing Center Tutor, Angelo State University, 2005-2006
Fellowships, Awards, and Honors
Presidential Circle Grant, Angelo State University, March 2006. Competitive university-wide grant to
conduct research on the Tohono O‟odham in Tucson, Arizona.
CARR Fellowship, Angelo State University, 2006-2007. Competitive university-wide fellowship to
promote and support independent student research.
Full Tuition Academic Excellence Graduate Scholarship, Angelo State University, 2005-2007.
Professional Activities
Publications
Books
Contributor for English 1302 at Angelo State University: A Rhetorical Guide for the StudentResearcher. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson, 2010. Print. Forthcoming.
Reviews
“Review: Twilight Innings: A West Texan on Grace and Survival.” Concho River Review 20.2
(2006): 119.
“Review: Notes on Texas: On Writing in the Lone Star State.” Concho River Review 22.2 (2008):
131-32.
“Review: A Walk Across Texas.” Concho River Review 23.1 (2009): 92-93.
“Review: To Everything on Earth.” Concho River Review 24.1 (2009). Forthcoming.
Newspaper articles
“70 Young Actors Set for „Wizard‟.” San Angelo Standard Times 10 February 2009.
“Students Clean Up at Local Ponds.” San Angelo Standard Times 28 January 2009.
“Holiday time goes to the birds.” San Angelo Standard Times 14 December 2008.
“Frontier Past is Present at Fort.” San Angelo Standard Times 7 December 2008.
“Lost Loved Ones Honored at Service.” San Angelo Standard Times 17 November 2008.
“Electronic Recycling Deadline Today.” San Angelo Standard Times 15 November 2008.
“Leadership Academy Allows Seniors to Hone, Share Skills.” San Angelo Standard Times 14
October 2008.
“West Texas Collection as Community Resource.” San Angelo Standard Times 29 September 2008.
“Volunteers In Schools a Rewarding Experience.” San Angelo Standard Times 21 September 2008.
“Cleaning up Sherwood Way.” San Angelo Standard Times 5 September 2008.
“Education a Draw for Nurses.” San Angelo Standard Times 5 September 2008.
“Mission Accomplished.” San Angelo Standard Times 10 August 2008.
“Foiling Food-Borne Illnesses.” San Angelo Standard Times 31 July 2008.
“Ceramics Competition.” San Angelo Standard Times 20 April 2008.
“Praying for the Sect Members.” San Angelo Standard Times 13 April 2008.
“Walk Coming Saturday in San Angelo.” San Angelo Standard Times 3 April 2008.
“ASU‟s Community Development Initiative.” San Angelo Standard Times 21 March 2008.
“Hospice Seeks Volunteers.” San Angelo Standard Times 17 March 2008.
“Spellers Meet „Flagitation‟.” San Angelo Standard Times 16 March 2008.
“Teens audition the day long for High School Musical.” San Angelo Standard Times 17 February
2008.
“Humanities Texas Invites Grant Applications from San Angelo.” San Angelo Standard Times 15
February 2008.
“2-1-1 Texas.” San Angelo Standard Times 10 February 2008.
“Advocate of the Homeless Address Prayer Breakfast at Coliseum.” San Angelo Standard Times 8
February 2008.
“La Gran Familia.” San Angelo Standard Times 7 February 2008.
“Rebuilding Volunteers to Meet.” San Angelo Standard Times 3 February 2008.
“Service Celebrates City‟s Foremothers.” San Angelo Standard Times 27 January 2008.
“Church the Cowboy Way.” San Angelo Standard Times 19 January 2008.
“Long Journey for Mother‟s Milk.” San Angelo Standard Times 8 January 2008.
“Fires Affects Two Area Families.” San Angelo Standard Times 3 January 2008.
More newspaper articles available upon request.
Magazine articles
The Anatomy of Healthcare
“LVN to RN” 9 November 2008: Z8
“Interviewing 101” 9 November 2008: Z9
Alive & Well
“Ashlet Dixon: Wall Firefighter.” June 2008.
“Military Spotlight: Tim Dukes.” June 2008.
“Purrs and Puppy Breath.” June 2008.
“Faith – Unity.” June 2008.
“Education – Dropout Rates.” June 2008.
“Our Community – 4th of July.” June 2008.
“San Angelo State School.” June 2008.
San Angelo Living
“Old Downtown Still Flourishing.” 28 June 2008: 4.
“Disc Golf has Local Fan Club.” 28 June 2008: 13.
“ASU – Times are A‟ Changin‟.” 28 June 2008: 16.
“Rallo: A Look Back.” 28 June 2008: 16.
“Cardiovascular Health.” 28 June 2008: 18.
“Housing Market Still Strong.” 28 June 2008: 24.
“Mall‟s Makeover not Over.” 28 June 2008: 35.
Discover West Texas
“Nature Lovers.” 29 March 2008: 14.
More magazine articles available upon request.
Other Professional Activities
Book Review Editor, Concho River Review. Spring 2010-present.
Textbook development committee. Angelo State University, Spring 2010.
Teaching Experience
Angelo State University
“English Composition,” Angelo State University, Fall 2008, Fall 2009, Spring 2010,
Summer 2010. The first composition course in a two-course sequence that
emphasizes the writing process (9 sections).
“Writing Across the Curriculum,” Angelo State University, Fall 2006, Spring 2007,
Spring 2009, Spring 2010. The second composition course in a two-course
sequence that emphasizes research and writing (10 sections).
“Fundamentals of English,” Angelo State University, Fall 2009. A developmental course
focusing on the fundamentals of reading and writing that emphasizes concepts
basic to both verbal skills (2 sections).
“University Studies: Critical Thinking,” Angelo State University, Fall 2009. A course
which teaches students a variety of proven techniques to help them take control of
their education and maximize their university experience (1 section).
Park University
“Professional Writing in the Disciplines: Business Communications,” Park University,
Summer 2009/2010. This course emphasizes professional writing skills and
expectations in various disciplines while developing further basic writing skills (2
sections).
“Introduction to Literature,” Park University, Fall II 2009. This course promotes skills in
reading, interpreting, and evaluating literature, and surveys some of the major
concerns and movements in literacy criticism (1 section).
“Introduction to Fiction,” Park University, Spring II 2010. This course promotes close
reading of selected works of English and American prose fiction, emphasizing the
historical development of the novel and short story (1 section)
Community Involvement
San Angelo ISD HOSTS (Helping One Student To Succeed) mentoring program, Fall 2003Spring 2005
Concho Valley Regional Food Bank volunteer, Fall 2008-present