Amanda Nicholson

Doctoral Candidate in English Teaching Pedagogy with extensive experience teaching first-year composition, rhetoric, business communication, professional writing, literature, and critical thinking across universities, community colleges, and online programs. Has taught across seven higher education institutions, serving traditional, adult, dual-enrollment, and non-traditional learners. Experienced in seated and online instruction, asynchronous course delivery, curriculum development, educational technology integration, and student-centered learning.

Research interests include writing pedagogy, accessibility, and strategies that support student success among neurodivergent learners. Demonstrated record of promotion, expanded teaching approvals, and sustained appointments across multiple institutions.

Instructor at Spartanburg Methodist College (2025-01 – Present)

Instructor at Lees-McRae College (2025-01 – Present)

Adjunct Instructor at Blue Ridge Community College (2023-01 – Present)

Adjunct Assistant Professor at South College (2023-01 – Present)

Adjunct Instructor at Appalachian State University (2022-01 – Present)

Adjunct Instructor at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (2021-01 – Present)

Adjunct Instructor at Southern New Hampshire University (2023-01 – Present)

Program Director and Curriculum Development Specialist at Blue Ridge Literacy Council

Teacher, American History and AP European History at Franklin School of Innovation

Teacher and Head Coach at Girls on the Run of Western North Carolina

Counseling Mentor and Student Support Specialist at Solstice East

Doctor of Arts in English Teaching Pedagogy – Murray State University (2027-12)

Graduate Certificate in Professional Communications – East Carolina University (2023-05)

Master of Arts in English – East Tennessee State University (2020-05)

Bachelor of Arts in English – East Tennessee State University (2017-05)

Bachelor of Arts in History – East Tennessee State University (2017-05)