Biography
When she was in the seventh grade, Eileen Medeiros attended a graduation party for her neighbor who had just completed her doctorate. Medeiros said to her mother that day, “One day, I’m going to get one of those and teach in a university.”
And here she is.
Medeiros’s intention was to enter a doctoral program immediately after completing her undergraduate degree. However, after she completed her master’s degree, she took a break from formal schooling to teach in an adult literacy center. Yet, even during this time she continued to work in the university setting, both as an adjunct instructor and a campus minister. Eventually, Medeiros realized that her calling was to the campus in a teaching capacity and she returned to graduate school at 35 to complete her doctorate.
In addition to her teaching responsibilities here at JWU, Medeiros also directs the university’s Writing and Speaking Program.
In this capacity, she oversees the student-run JWU Writing Lab, leads the Literacy in the Disciplines Committee, and coordinates both the Faculty & Staff Writing Consultants and the Student Writing Consultants programs.
Education
PhD, University of Rhode Island
English
MA, University of Rhode Island
English
BA, University of Connecticut
English
The Science of Reading Microcredential Certificate of Completion
SUNY New Paltz
Academic Success Coach Certification
Association for the Coaching and Tutoring Profession
Humane Education Certification Program
Institute for Human-Animal Connection, University of Denver
TESOL/TEFL Certification Course
Oxford Seminars
International Literacy Association
Medeiros, E. (2013). The Bird. (Rhode Island Council of Teachers Literary Journal).
Teacher as Writer.
Medeiros, E. & Shamoon, L. (2010). Not Politics as Usual: Public Writing as Writing for Engagement: Going Public. (Book Chapter).
Utah State University Press, 177-192.
Medeiros, E. (2009). “Can I Use I?” Narrative as a Means to Develop Research Literacy. (Journal Article).
The Leaflet, 11-17.
Medeiros, E. (2005). A Walk Through the Valley. (Magazine/Trade Publication).
Sacred Journey: The Journal of Fellowship in Prayer.
University Scholarship and Best Practices Expo 2024, “Paraphrasing: It’s More Than Changing the Words,” Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI. (April 12, 2024).
JWU Center for Teaching & Learning, “Writing in the Disciplines: A Workshop for Creating Effective WID Assignments,” JWU Center for Teaching & Learning, Providence, RI. (March 26, 2024).