Crystal Sullivan

Crystal Sullivan is a graduate-level writing specialist at Marian University's Academic Commons, leveraging her Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction (English Teaching) and MA in English Literature to support students across disciplines. With 19 years of experience in higher education, she focuses on enhancing academic and professional writing skills for fields including medicine, STEM, and engineering.

• Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction (English Teaching)
• MA in English Literature
• Current role: Graduate writing support at Academic Commons
• 19+ years of teaching experience in interdisciplinary contexts

Her research emphasizes first-year student success and theoretical exploration in writing pedagogy. While she has not yet published guides, her expertise spans multiple genres and challenging writing scenarios.

Crystal actively collaborates with graduate writers and peers, specializing in critical thinking and analysis. Her work integrates writing instruction with diverse academic disciplines through personalized support in Marian University's Academic Commons.