About
Michaele Tomrell serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Writing and Rhetoric at Oakland University, where she has taught foundational writing courses since 2016 after joining higher education in 2010. Based in O'Dowd Hall, she instructs WRT1020 Basic Writing, WRT1050 Composition I, and WRT1060 Composition II while maintaining an active student-centered teaching approach.
Her educational background includes:
- MA in English Language and Literature with emphasis in Composition/Rhetoric from University of Michigan-Flint
- BA in Secondary Education with major in English from Cornerstone University
Tomrell specializes in writing pedagogy with research interests spanning composition theory, basic writing instruction, and first-year composition curriculum development. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes building upon students' existing writing knowledge through personalized mentoring and diverse project-based learning to prepare them for professional communication demands across career paths.
Through dedicated one-on-one student conferences, she provides individualized feedback to enhance writing competencies and foster academic growth. Her mentorship focuses on developing students' confidence in written expression while connecting classroom learning to real-world applications.
