STUDIES

M.A. in History, Trent University, 2008-(on leave-graduating 2011).

B.A. Honours English & History, Trent University in Oshawa, 2004-08.

POSITIONS

Graduate Teaching Assistant, History 1500, Trent University, 2009-10.

Graduate Teaching Assistant, History 150, Trent University, 2008-09.

Teaching Assistant (Student Facilitator), English 2000, Trent in Oshawa, 2007-08.

Peer Mentoring Program Coordinator, Trent in Oshawa, 2007-08.

AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS

Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS), 2008-09.

Trent University Graduate History Entrance Scholarship, 2008-09.

Trent University Ewing Memorial Scholarship in History, 2006-07.

Trent University W.L. Morton Essay Prize in History, 2006-07.

Trent University J. Pettigrew Essay Prize in English, 2004-05.

CONFERENCES

Upcoming: “Tinkering with the Victory Narrative: Canadian Media and the Cuban Revolution,” Latin American Studies Association (LASA) XXIX International Congress, Toronto, Ontario, 6-9 October 2010.

“Canadian Media, New York Times, and the Cuban Revolution, 1957 to 1961,” Conferencia de Estudios Canadienses (National Conference of Canadian Studies), Canadian Studies Centre, University of Havana, Cuba, 17 February 2009.

“Social Networking on a Good Day,” T3: Trent, Teaching, & Technology Conference, Trent University, 11 December 2008.

NOMINATIONS

Distinguished Teaching Award for Excellence in Teaching Assistance, History 150, Trent University, 2008-09.

OTHER

Part-Time Undergraduate Research Assistant (Manuscript Preparation, Our Place in the Sun, 2009), 2007-08.