ABOUT ME

My name is Steven Reese, and I live in Chicago, Illinois. In 2023, I received my Master's in Writing, Rhetoric, and Discourse (with a concentration in Teaching Writing and Language) from DePaul University, and have since taught several First-Year Writing courses at DePaul. While I also hold a full-time staff position at DePaul, I'm seeking opportunities to forward my teaching career at a local community college or university.

My undergraduate studies were in History, but it was during my time as a History student that I found a passion for writing instruction. When I reflect on my educational experiences at the undergraduate level, some of the most meaningful and rewarding occurred during the peer-review portion of the writing process. I enjoyed this step most because it gave me the practical opportunity to help someone more effectively use written communication to advance their ideas and reach their academic goals. Writing seemed to come more naturally to me, and I came to feel that it was my responsibility to share the wealth, so to speak. After my first peer-review partner tearfully thanked me for helping her earn her first 'A' on a college paper, I felt an enormous sense of accomplishment and realized that I had perhaps discovered a passion for helping others become better writers and communicators.

I am particularly interested in the intersections between Writing Studies and Disability Studies and how educators can make writing instruction and communication more accessible and effective for all students of all abilities. 

When I'm not reading, writing, and teaching, you'll most likely find me quilting, lounging at the beach, baking, or attending a concert.

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