JillSumstad Faculty Profile

Jill  Sumstad

Lecturer

What makes me unique

Innovative and dedicated teacher with an accomplished background in basic writing pedagogy, academic-level writing and research, writing across the curriculum pedagogy, presentation and oral communication skills, and technical and professional writing. Vast experience working with a diverse student population, sensitive to multi-cultural issues, and committed to engaging and motivating students from various perspectives.

  • B.A. Engish, CSU HaywardM.A. English, CSU East Bay

  • Not teaching this semester.

  • Lucas, Gabe and Anthony Adrian Pino, ed. Occam’s Razor, 24. Hayward: ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ, 2007. Published poetry – Spring 2007.

    Conway, Deborah, et al. Writing Across the Curriculum Research Component Proposal. Hayward: ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ, 2006. Contributed student survey and raw data, and “Incorporating Sources” lesson plan and exercises/handouts.

    Blake, Kenneth, et al. English 6750 Class Book. Hayward: ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ, 2005. Contributed graduate paper: “Classroom Conversation: Finding a Balance in the Dichotomies”, classroom observations, and a lesson plan outline about incorporating Joesph M. Williams’ Style: The Basics of Clarity and Grace in the classroom.

    Lucas, Gabe and Anthony Adrian Pino, ed. Occam’s Razor, 22. Hayward: ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ, 2007. Published poetry – Spring 2005.

    Gubernat, Susan, faculty ed. Deep Thunk. Hayward: English 4070, 2005. Helped edit and illustrate. Published poetry – 2005

  • Writing across the curriculum (WAC) research table proposal, ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ East Bay, Department of English, Hayward, CA, April 2006. Presented to the dean of the English department the proposal for a research writing table at the Student Center for Academic Achievement (SCAA).

    Student Center for Academic Achievement (SCAA) panel participant on research writing, ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ East Bay, Hayward, CA, February 2007. Presented to undergraduates and graduates tips and tricks to obtaining adequate research for research papers.

    General Studies cluster program and Freshmen Year Experience (FYE) review to Trustee Glen Toney, ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ East Bay, Department of General Education, Hayward, CA, October 2007

    Workshops

    Fisher, Barbara, Ingram, Susan and Jill Sumstad (2007-08), “Japanese Lesson Plan in General Studies,” a workshop to incorporate Japanese Lesson Planning into General Studies.

    Sumstad, Jill (2007), “Collaborative Teaching in GS,” a workshop to help new General Studies instructors prepare their syllabi.

    Sumstad, Jill (2006), “Syllabi and Lesson Planning in GS,” a workshop to help new General Studies instructors prepare their syllabi.

  • Freshmen Advisor, ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ East Bay, General Education Department, Hayward, CA, 2007 to 2009

    Freshmen Year Experience (FYE) Coordinator, ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ East Bay, General Education Department, Hayward, CA, 2006 to 2008

    Freshmen Convocation, September 2006 and 2007

    Welcome Week, September 2006 and 2007

    Halloween Madness Event, October 2006 and 2007

    Office decorating contest, February 2006, 2007, and 2008

    Kite Flying Workshop, November 2006

    East Bay Idol Event, February 2007 and 2008

    Tattoo History Seminar, May 2007

    Thanksgiving Clothing Drive, November 2007

    De-stress in the Dorms, November 2007

    Director of Freshmen Final Project Convocation, ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ East Bay, General Education Department, Hayward, CA, 2007

    Directed and managed large-scale event showcasing freshmen projects

    Homecoming Committee Representative, ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ East Bay, General Education Department, Hayward, CA, 2007 and 2008

    Office decorating contest winners 2006 and 2007

    Homecoming Dance Committee

    Multi-cultural Week Committee Representative, ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ East Bay, General Education Department, Hayward, CA, 2006