Beth Pearsall

Beth Pearsall is a Continuing Lecturer at the University of California, Davis, specializing in writing instruction and composition studies. She holds an MA in English Composition and a BA in English with a teaching emphasis from California State University, Sacramento, along with a Certificate in Teaching Reading to Adults. Her professional background includes 15 years in corporate banking operations and risk management before transitioning to academia.

Education:

• MA in English Composition, California State University, Sacramento
• BA in English with Teaching Emphasis, California State University, Sacramento
• Certificate in Teaching Reading to Adults, California State University, Sacramento

Her research focuses on basic writing, andragogy, and critical pedagogy. She has presented at conferences like the International Writing Center Association and the California Community College Linked Learning Initiative. Her publications explore literary analysis and writing pedagogy, emphasizing narrative interpretation and educational methodologies.

Teaching Roles:

• UWP courses: Expository Writing, Advanced Composition, Writing Research Papers, Style in the Essay, Business Writing
• Experience at community and four-year colleges in basic writing and writing across disciplines

Her professional development includes creating transitional programs for secondary students and pioneering collaborative learning spaces in writing centers. She advocates for peer tutoring and third-space learning environments to enhance student success.