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
Minors: English Literature and Creative Writing
Magna cum laude
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND CLEARANCES
Pennsylvania teacher certification
Act 34 and Act 151 Child Abuse and Criminal Record Clearances
EMPLOYMENT
2010--:
English Instructor
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Johnstown, PA
2006-2009:
Adjunct English Instructor
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Johnstown, PA
2009-2009:
Adjunct English Instructor
University of Pittsburgh
Johnstown, PA
2003-2009:
Adjunct 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
ADVISING
2010-:
• Helped thirty five students with scheduling of classes and completing the registration process
• Maintained contact with students throughout the semester regarding deadlines, scheduling procedures, and announcement of events.
• Participated in advising workshops and events to encourage early registration.
CURRICULUM
New Course Development
2010
Developed a new course, Women and Literature
Syllabi Updates
English 225 Technical Writing
English 205 Research Writing
English 215 Creative Writing
ASSESSMENT
2010-:
Developed a spreadsheet to help with assessment.
Attended assessment meetings and worked with lead faculty member and adjunct faculty regarding assessment.
2010-2011:
Evaluated three sections of English 110 English Composition
Evaluated the students’ ability to demonstrate fluency in written communications by writing an effective persuasive/argumentative essay
COLLEGE SERVICE
2011--:
Coordinated St. Patrick Day and Women’s History Month celebration including booking two guest speaker and a band
2011--:
Coordinated and hosted a Poem in your Pocket Poetry Reading
2010-2011:
Coordinated and conducted a self-esteem workshop
2011--:
Member, Curriculum Committee, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
2011--:
Member, Social Welfare Committee, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
2011--:
Member, Diversity Committee, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
2011--:
Member, ACE Committee (Early College Enrollment), Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
2011--:
Member, Criminal Justice Faculty Search Committee, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
2010--:
Member, Development Education Workgroup, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
2010-2010:
Member, Academic Policies Committee, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
2010-2010:
Member, Wellness Committee, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
2010-2010:
Chairperson, Humanities Faculty Search Committee, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Workshops
April 2011
Microsoft Training
March 2011
Classroom Response System Training
December 2010
World Religion Panel Discussion
October 2010
Diversity Panel Discussion
September 2010
Cognitive Disabilities by Deb Endres. MS, CBIS
Spring 2010
“How to Engage and inspire Today’s Generation of Students” Andy Masters
Other Workshops
September 2010
Frostburg Creative Writing Center
Poetry: A Craft Session
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
2002-2010:
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
PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION
2010
Pennwriters 2010 Writers Conference
9th Annual Seton Hill Writing Popular Fiction Retreat
2009
Pennwriters 2009 Writers Conference
8th Annual Seton Hill Writing Popular Fiction Retreat
AFFILIATIONS
2007-present
Pennwriters
Member
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