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I'm a PhD and Masters holder in English literature whose award-winning doctoral dissertation focused on nineteenth-century representations of contagious disease in Victorian England. Since graduating, I've worked as a sessional professional at the University of British Columbia, a TEFL-certified college instructor teaching English to non-native speakers at Columbia College, and a freelance editor helping new and seasoned writers put their best selves onto the page.…I'm a PhD and Masters holder in English literature whose award-winning doctoral dissertation focused on nineteenth-century representations of contagious disease in Victorian England. Since graduating, I've worked as a sessional professional at the University of British Columbia, a TEFL-certified college instructor teaching English to non-native speakers at Columbia College, and a freelance editor helping new and seasoned writers put their best selves onto the page.

Anna E. MacDonald

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I'm a PhD and Masters holder in English literature whose award-winning doctoral dissertation focused on nineteenth-century representations of contagious disease in Victorian England. Since graduating, I've worked as a sessional professional at the University of British Columbia, a TEFL-certified college instructor teaching English to non-native speakers at Columbia College, and a freelance editor helping new and seasoned writers put their best selves onto the page.…I'm a PhD and Masters holder in English literature whose award-winning doctoral dissertation focused on nineteenth-century representations of contagious disease in Victorian England. Since graduating, I've worked as a sessional professional at the University of British Columbia, a TEFL-certified college instructor teaching English to non-native speakers at Columbia College, and a freelance editor helping new and seasoned writers put their best selves onto the page.

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I’m a PhD and Masters holder in English literature whose award-winning doctoral dissertation focused on nineteenth-century representations of contagious disease in Victorian England. Since graduating, I’ve worked as a sessional professional at the University of British Columbia, a TEFL-certified college instructor teaching English to non-native speakers at Columbia College, and a freelance editor helping new and seasoned writers put their best selves onto the page.

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Work Experience

Sessional Instructor at Columbia College

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025

Designed introductory English and composition courses for international EAL students; led weekly class sessions, marked assignments, hosted office hours, provided personalized feedback to support student improvement, and contributed to the college community.

Guest Lecturer at UBC Department of English

March 1, 2021 - May 31, 2021

Produced and presented an online lecture on the topic 'Frankenstein and Ecology' for Dr. Suzy Anger’s ENGL110 class.

Guest Lecturer at University of Mississippi

March 1, 2021 - May 31, 2021

Produced and presented an online lecture on the topic 'Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust: Recycling and Material Enmeshment in Our Mutual Friend' for Dr. Deanna Kreisel’s Victorian Literature class.

Exam Proctor at UBC Centre for Accessibility

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022

Monitored and assisted on-location examinations for students requiring accommodations, gained experience supporting students with hearing, visual, and mobility needs, and helped alleviate exam anxiety.

Pedagogy Workshop Facilitator at UBC Department of English

March 1, 2020 - May 31, 2020

Co-led an interactive presentation on the topic 'Teaching Fiction' with Dr. Lise Gaston, incorporating pedagogical methodologies developed during graduate work and shared with incoming teaching assistants.

Graduate Administrative Assistant at Dr. Glenn Deer

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Collaborated on developing online teaching resources for both incoming and existing teaching assistants, adapting teaching skills to an online format following COVID-19.

Research Assistant at Dr. Judy Segal; Dr. Mary Arseneau

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021

Contributed to contractual and voluntary research projects in medical rhetoric and Christina Rossetti studies in music; supported data collection and literature synthesis.

Teaching Assistant at University of British Columbia

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2022

Prepared lesson plans, delivered lectures, marked assignments, and supervised examinations for first-year English courses (ENGL 110), supporting faculty instructors and contributing to a positive learning environment.

Teaching Assistant at University of Ottawa

January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016

Assigned lesson plans, led lectures, marked assignments, and served as a proctor for multiple first- and second-year English classes, including Essay Writing, Children's Literature, Canadian Indigenous Literatures, and Effective Business English.