Barbara Purbaugh, M.F.A.
purbaugh@comcast.net
www.barbarapurbaugh.com
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EDUCATION
2001
Master of Fine Arts-Creative Writing
Naropa University
Boulder, CO
Critical Thesis: “What’s your name? Who’s your daddy? Is he rich like me? Identity, class, and the legitimacy of the poor white writer
in Bastard out of Carolina by Dorothy Allison.”
This study of the novel, Bastard out of Carolina, by Dorothy Allison examines Allison’s main character, Bone, a young girl who
transcends the powerlessness of class and illegitimacy to claim her identity. In addition, it focuses on issues of class in America, in
particularly, the effects of being poor and white, white trash stereotypes, and the problems that poor white writers as a marginalized
group face when they use their own themes and language to claim their literary birthright.
Creative Manuscript: Tracks, a novel
Tracks is the story of twelve-year-old Helen Cooper. When her father, Samson Cooper, is released from prison, Helen struggles to
connect with him as they move closer to understanding and forgiving each other and resolving their family history.
1998
University of Pittsburgh
Johnstown, PA
Bachelor of Arts Secondary Education-English
Magna cum laude
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND CLEARANCES
Pennsylvania teacher certification
Act 34 and Act 151 Child Abuse and Criminal Record Clearances
EMPLOYMENT
2009--:
English Instructor
University of Pittsburgh
Johnstown, PA
2006--:
English Instructor
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Johnstown, PA
2003--:
English Instructor
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD
2007-2008
Vocational and Academic Counselor for the New Choices/New Options Program
Mt. Aloysius College
Cresson, PA
2003-2007
Adult Education Instructor
Somerset County Technology Center
Somerset, PA
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
English Composition 0005 Composition 1
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
English 020 Introduction to Composition
English 110 English Composition
English 205 Research Writing
English 215 Creative Writing
English 200 English Composition II: Studies in Literature
English 220 Business Letter and Report Writing
English 225 Technical Writing
Allegany College of Maryland
English 90 Developmental English I
English 93 Developmental English II
English 101 Freshman English
English 112 Business and Technical Communication
Reading 93 Comprehensive Reading II
Speech 101 Speech Communication I
Mt. Aloysius College
Personal and career development classes
Basic computer skills classes
Somerset County Technology Center
Adult Basic Education Classes
GED Preparation Classes
COMPUTER SKILLS
• Microsoft Word 97-07
• Microsoft Excel 97-07
• Microsoft PowerPoint 97-07
• Microsoft Publisher 97-07
• Print Shop
• Web Design Software
EXPERIENCE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS
Learning Disabled Students
• Worked with special needs adults on basic reading and mathematics skills
• Provided additional tutoring and advising for students with learning disabilities
ESL Students
• Worked with a Hong Kong native in preparation for his citizenship test
• Cooperated with tutors and other staff members to insure ESL students’ success
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS AND READINGS
2008 and 2009
Central Cambria High School Writing Festival
Cresson, PA
Presentations on Writing
2006
Bottleworks Ethnic Arts Center
Johnstown, PA
Poetry Reading with musician, Rachel Allen
2003
Laurel Arts
Somerset, PA
Poetry Reading with various musicians and writers
PUBLISHING HISTORY AND AWARDS
2009
The Battered Suitcase
Publication of a short story, "Green Rain"
2009
Central Cambria High School Writing Festival
Adult Specialty Writing Contest
First Place Award for the poem, “Morning Mist”
2008
Wild Violet Online Literary Magazine
Short Story Contest
First Place Award for the short story, “X and Q”
2007
Pennwriters Poetry Contest
Third Place Award for the poem, “If I wrote love poems…”
2006
Pennwriters Novel Beginning Contest
Third Place Award for the novel, Tracks
2006
Our Town Magazine
Publication of a short story, “Bald”
2003
Pittsburgh Quarterly Online
Publication of a short story, “Peppermint”
2003
Assistant writer of the short film, The Tech Know Zone
2001
My novel, Tracks, was optioned for a screenplay by Ziji Films, Hollywood, CA.
2001
I was represented by the Coppage Agency of Hollywood, CA.
1997
Winner of the 1996-1997 Claire S. Garber Memorial Creative Writing Award for the short story, “Dodge”
RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2002--:
Leader/Coordinator of Poetry Readings and Annual Writing Contest
Works in Progress Writers’ Workshop
Somerset, PA
2002-2009:
Book Editor/Writing Consultant
Barbara Purbaugh Consulting Services
Somerset, PA
AFFILIATIONS
2007-present
Member, Pennwriters
REFERENCES
Available Upon Request
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