John Matthew Teutsch
164 Edwards Road
West Monroe, La 71292
Phone: 318-329-9207
Email: mteutsch@hotmail.com
Education
M.A. in English. University of Louisiana at Monroe. August 2004.
3.8 on a 4.0 scale. Areas of Study: American and African American
Literature
B.S. in Secondary Education. University of Louisiana at Monroe. May
2001. Emphasis in Biology. Minor in English.
University Teaching Experience
Instructor. University of Louisiana at Monroe. Fall 2004-Spring 2008
.
Courses
 English 090: Developmental Writing.
 English 101: Composition I. First-year writing courses focusing on
expository and argumentative writing, writing as a process,
research writing, popular culture, interpreting multiple medias.
Course objectives include preparing students for college research
writing. Select own texts and develop own course syllabi, lesson
plans, and assignments. Teach sections in computer classrooms
and online.

English 102: Composition II. Extension of English 101. Focuses on
expository and argumentative writing, the recursive writing process,
research writing, popular culture, interpreting multiple medias.
Course objectives include familiarizing students with research
writing. Select own texts and develop own course syllabi, lesson
plans, and assignments. Teach in computer classrooms and online.

English 102: Composition and Introduction to Literature. Until fall
2007, focused on argumentative and critical writing, literary
analysis, recursive writing process, research writing. Course
objectives included preparing students for the analysis of texts and
researching and writing topics based on that analysis. Selected
own texts and developed own course syllabi, lesson plans, and
assignments. Taught in computer classrooms and online.

FRYS 101. Freshman Year Seminar. University requirement for all
incoming first-year students, discussing college issues from study
habits to community involvement. Includes community-service
component.
Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Louisiana at Monroe. Spring
2004. Taught undergraduate composition course.
Graduate Assistant, University of Louisiana at Monroe. Summer 2003-Fall
2003. Tutored students in the CASS English Writing Center.
Other Teaching Experience
English IV and Biology II teacher. Mangham High School. 2008-2009.
Courses
 English IV Dual Enrollment: This course is through the University of
Louisiana Monroe, and it focuses on the same material as English
101 and English 102.
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English IV: Focuses on British literature, research writing, recursive
writing, and critical thinking. Course objectives include preparing
students for the analysis of texts and researching and writing topics
based on that analysis. Selected own texts from the textbook as
well as outside works and developed own course syllabi, lesson
plans, and assignments. Teach in regular classroom, computer
classroom, and online.

Biology II: Focuses on in depth biological studies. Examines cell
structure and function, genetics, physiological systems, and botany.
Course objectives included preparing students for university level
courses by introducing them to note taking, critical thinking, and
online work through Moodle. Develop own course syllabi, lesson
plans, and assignments. Teach in a regular classroom, computer
classroom, and online.
University Committee Work
English 101 Committee
 Oversaw the committee
 Arranged meetings
 Conducted meetings through email when members could not meet
in person
 Worked towards unified paper lengths, paper number, and
objectives for the introductory composition class
Words and Letters
 Wrote articles for the English department’s newsletter
Assessment Committee
 Interviewed graduates in the English program during the fall and
spring semesters
 Collected data on the overall success of the department
Academic Awards
“Renaissance Drama and the Master/Slave Relationship.” Best Essays
Spring 2004. University of Louisiana at Monroe.
“The Essay and Literary Criticism.” Best Essays Spring 2004. University of
Louisiana at Monroe.
Conferences and Colloquia
“The Chief Link: An Examination of the Bards' Foray into the Video Game
Realm.” PCA/ACA National Conference. New Orleans, LA. Forthcoming
April 2009.
“Wikis: Increasing Student Learning Across the Curriculum through
Collaborative Texts.” Louisiana Association of College Composition.
Louisiana State University in Alexandria. November 2008.
Teaching in Higher Education Forum: THE Forum Colloquium. April 14,
2008. Participant. University of Louisiana Monroe. Monroe, Louisiana.
“Dante in a Modern Context: An Examination of Sepultura's Dante XXI in
Relation to Dante's Divine Comedy.” Nexus Presentation. Presentation
slated for University of Louisiana Monroe. Monroe, Louisiana. February
21, 2008.
“Dante in a Modern Context.” South Eastern Medieval Association
Conference. Spartanburg, South Carolina. October 2007.
National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Institute on World
Literature. May 21-June 15, 2007. Participant. Grambling State University.
Grambling, Louisiana.
“Redefining the Album ala New Media's Remediation: Hearing, Seeing,
Feeling, Touching Music.” PCA/ACA 2007 National Conference. Boston,
Massachusetts. April 2007.
Popular Music XVII: Future Tense. Session Chair. PCA/ACA 2007
National Conference. Boston, Massachusetts. April 2007.
“Active Learning and Its Application in the Composition Classroom.”
Louisiana Association of College Composition Conference. Louisiana
State University. November 2006.
“Popular Culture and the Composition Classroom.” Louisiana Association
of College Composition Conference. University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
February 2005.
“African-American Literature and the Canon.” University Research
Symposium. University of Louisiana at Monroe. April 2004.
“WAC Programs, Multimedia Technology, and Service Learning in the
New Millennium.” 2004 LACC Conference. University of Louisiana at
Monroe. February 2004.
Publications
Scholarly Works
 “Dante in a Modern Context: A Review Sepultura's Dante XXI”
Latch: A Journal for the Study of the Literary Artifact in Theory,
Culture, or History 1 (2008): 157-179.
Creative Works
 “Buster.” Short story published in The Helicon: Form 2. March 30,
2007.

“She Stands Alone.” Poem published in The Helicon: Form 2.
March 30, 2007.

“Two Collide in the Middle.” Poem published in The Helicon: Form
2. March 30, 2007.

“About Two Years Ago” posted on
www.relevantmagazine.com Spring 2006
Music Reviews

“Mortal Meets Metaphysical: the new Mars Volta Album”
posted on www.relevantmagazine.com winter 2008

“Beauty and Despair” posted on
www.relevantmagazine.com Fall 2007

“Internet Killed the Radio Star” posted on
www.relevantmagazine.com Fall 2007

“Common Finds Forever” posted on
www.relevantmagazine.com Summer 2007

“Minus the Bear: Planet of Ice Review” posted on
www.relevantmagazine.com Summer 2007

“Rocky Votolato: The Brag and Cuss” posted on
www.relevantmagazine.com Summer 2007

“Fist Pumping Never Felt So Good” posted on
www.relevantmagazine.com Spring 2007

“Welcome to Our Hollowed Out Shell” posted on
www.relevantmagazine.com Fall 2006

“The Fear of Losing Control” posted on
www.relaventmagazine.com Summer 2006

“How to Live With a Curse” posted on
www.relevantmagzaine.com Spring 2006
Professional Organizations
Louisiana Association of College Composition
Popular Culture Association
Video Games and Human Values Initiative
Professional Service
The NCFA Region VII Invitational. Served a judge for the debate portion of
local speech and debate tournament in Monroe, Louisiana. April 30-May
3, 2008.
Website for Hurricane Katrina Interviews. My students conducted
interviews with Hurricane Katrina evacuees and wrote essays based on
these interviews. These essays were placed on the university website for
the community to view and experience.
(http://www.ulm.edu/~english/katrina)
Science Olympiad. I participated as a judge for the musical competition in
the Olympiad. It involved junior and high school students from around the
area.
Garnet. At the University of Louisiana Monroe I participated in a weekly
workshop for teachers throughout the university. This workshop focuses
on technological tools that we can use in the classroom.
Literature: Craft and Voice. Participated in a survey for the 2008
edition.
Professional Development Workshops
Presentations at Professional Development Workshops:
 “Communicating through Moodle: Messaging, News, and Forums.”
Garnet. January 28, 2008
 “Noodling with Moodle: Practical Classroom Applications.”
University of Louisiana Monroe Faculty Development Week.
January 9, 2008
 “Active Learning and Its Use in the Composition Classroom.” March
28, 2007
Community Service
Sound Engineer at First Baptist Church West Monroe. I have assisted with
the sound during Sunday church services since March 2005.
References
Dr. Mary Adams
English Dept., ULM
700 University Avenue
Monroe, La. 71203
(318)-342-1485
madams@ulm.edu
Dr. Chris Harris
English Dept., ULM
700 University Avenue
Monroe, La. 71203
(318)-342-1485
charris@ulm.edu
Dr. Julia Guernsey-Shaw
English Dept., ULM
700 University Avenue
Monroe, La. 71203
(318)-342-1485
shaw@ulm.edu