Alison M. Johnson

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Lecturer at University of Nevada, Reno
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Taught all levels in the Core Writing Program and developed curriculum for 9 English courses. Mentored new Teaching Assistants and LOA instructors (2017-2020). Served on the Core Writing Program Assessment Committee (2017-2018, 2018-2019). Worked as a Thesis Writing Consultant with the Honors Program, helping students shape capstone theses for interdisciplinary audiences.
Teaching Assistant at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Taught in the College Writing Program and developed curriculum for 9 literature courses. Served as Assistant Editor to Rhetorical Approaches to College Writing (textbook for ENG 101/102). Member of the College Writing Program Portfolio Assessment Committee (2013, 2016). Mentored new Teaching Assistants (2012-2015). Reviewed manuscripts with writers as a Writing Center Consultant (2011-2012).
Lecturer at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Taught in the College Writing Program and developed curriculum for 9 literature courses.
Thesis Writing Consultant at Honors Program, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Held one-on-one sessions with honors students to shape capstone theses into understandable, approachable projects for interdisciplinary audiences.
Research Fellow at Center for New North Carolinians, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Examined the impact of programs for immigrant and refugee communities and created connections with community partners to bring initiatives, training, and educational events to refugees and immigrants in North Carolina. Co-Chair of the Research and Evaluation subcommittee; member of the Community Engagement subcommittee.
Tutor at Club Z! Tutoring
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Tutored students, ages 7-18, one-on-one in English, Writing, Reading, Mathematics, History, Chemistry, Biology, public speaking, and ACT & SAT test preparation.
Tutor at The Learning Curve
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Tutored students, ages 7-18, in English, Writing, Reading, Mathematics, History, Chemistry, Biology, public speaking, and ACT & SAT test preparation.
Senior Writer at Outlier AI
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Write prompts and rubrics, rewrite model responses, and fact-check all claims. Review contributors’ work and provide actionable feedback to improve submissions.
Librarian Assistant at Kenton County Library, William E. Durr Branch
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Answered guest inquiries, helped locate reputable resources, assisted with technology, re-shelved materials, cataloged new acquisitions, and supported programs across departments.
Graduate Teaching Assistant at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Taught in the College Writing Program and developed curriculum for 9 literature courses. Served as Assistant Editor to Rhetorical Approaches to College Writing (2014-2015, 2015-2016). Member of the College Writing Program’s Portfolio Assessment Committee (2013, 2016). Mentored new Teaching Assistants (2012-2015). Reviewed manuscripts as a Writing Center Consultant (2011-2012).
Writer at Mercor
January 1, 2025 - October 27, 2025
Write single-turn and multi-turn prompts and rubrics; fact-check claims; work on long-document, education-based, and video annotation projects. Revise tasks as needed and stay aligned with project instructions.
Library Assistant at Kenton County Library, William E. Durr Branch
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Answered guest inquiries, helped locate resources, assisted with technology, reshelved materials, catalogued new acquisitions, and supported programs. Maintained reference desk and shelving.
Tutor at Club Z! Tutoring, Burlington, KY
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Tutored students ages 7-18 one-on-one in English, Writing, Reading, Mathematics, History, Chemistry, Biology, public speaking, and ACT & SAT test preparation.
Tutor at The Learning Curve, Union, KY
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Tutored students, ages 7-18, in English, Writing, Reading, Mathematics, History, Chemistry, Biology, public speaking, and ACT & SAT test preparation.
Writer at Outlier AI
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Senior writing responsibilities as described above.
Writer at Mercor
January 1, 2025 - October 27, 2025
Wrote prompts and rubrics; fact-checked; managed long-document education-based tasks and video annotation.
Research Fellow at Center for New North Carolinians; University of North Carolina at Greensboro
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Examined the impact of programs for immigrant and refugee communities and built connections with community partners to deliver initiatives, training, and educational events.

Education

PhD in English at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
January 1, 2016 - October 27, 2025
MA in Liberal Studies: English and History at Northern Kentucky University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
BA in English and Psychology at Thomas More College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
PhD at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
MA at Northern Kentucky University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
BA at Thomas More College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
PhD in English at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
MA in Liberal Studies: English and History at Northern Kentucky University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
BA in English and Psychology at Thomas More College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

TEFL Certification
January 1, 2010 - October 27, 2025
TEFL Certification
January 1, 2010 - October 27, 2025
TEFL Certification
January 1, 2010 - October 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Other