Bethany Toy

14218 Cheval Mayfaire Drive Orlando, Florida 32828

Phone Number: (703) – 342 – 8450 Email: btoy@ycp.edu

EDUCATION
University of Central Florida Orlando, Florida
Masters in Rhetoric and Composition Present
York College of Pennsylvania York, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts, Literary and Textual Studies May 2019
Professional Writing Minor

PRESENTATIONS
“Women’s Rhetoric within the Abolitionist Movement.” [Poster] CCCC’s Undergraduate Research Poster Session Spring 2019
 This archival research project examines the rhetorical claims of Hannah and Mary Townsend’s Anti-Slavery Alphabet, through their
use of conversational rhetoric, pathos and epideictic rhetoric, in order to show how Quaker women used children's’ genres to
support the Abolitionist movement.

“Gender within Science Fiction.” (The Humanities Department Showcase). Spring 2018
 This research project examined novels within the science fiction genre that have been praised for them

Professional Experience
University of Central Florida
Graduate Teaching Assistant Fall 2020 – Present
 Developed lessons to teach students about Rhetoric and composition.
 Instructed students on course work and projects needed to fulfill Gordon Rule Requirement.
 Utilized Canvas to show class content and lessons.
 Conducted class via Zoom.
 Graded and offered constructive feedback on assignments.

University of Central Florida Fall 2019 – Spring 2020

Face to Face and Online Writing Center Tutor
Orlando, Florida.
● Developed different ways in which the student can enhance their paper.
● Used effective textual communication strategies to identify issues and make suggestions for students to fix their own mistakes, so
that they are able to develop as writers.
● Worked one on one with students in the writing center to help them with different aspects of writing a paper such as brainstorm
ideas, fix grammatical issues, organization and understand the assignment.
● Developed ways in which students who struggle with writing can learn how to write affectively.

York College of Pennsylvania

Writing Fellow Fall 2017 – May 2019
● Developed a relationship between professor and students, so both are able to succeed. York, Pennsylvania
● Worked one on one with a professor to help explain where students might need the most help, helped during class time, and
created miniature lessons on topics such as APA and MLA citations, research paper format, navigating library databases, and
distinguishing popular and scholarly sources.
● Helped students understand class work, worked with them on their papers, listened to what they may be struggling with on their
paper, and worked with them after or before class.
● Communicated well and explained certain elements of rhetoric in a way that students may understand.

York College of Pennsylvania

Face to Face and Online Writing Tutor Spring 2017 – May 2019
● Examined students’ papers that have been submitted into online system. York, Pennsylvania
● Developed different ways in which the student can enhance their paper.
● Used effective textual communication strategies to identify issues and make suggestions for students to fix their own mistakes, so
that they are able to develop as writers.
● Worked one on one with students in the writing center to help them with different aspects of writing a paper such as brainstorm
ideas, fix grammatical issues, organization and understand the assignment.
● Developed ways in which students who struggle with writing can learn how to write affectively.

MEMBERSHIPS AND LEADERSHIP

● Mid-Atlantic Writing Center Association Fall 2018 – Present