Amber Jensen

Amber Jensen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at Brigham Young University, affiliated with the College of Humanities. Her work bridges teacher education and writing studies, with a strong commitment to digital and multimodal literacies and secondary writing centers.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Writing and Rhetoric, George Mason University (2019)
• M.Ed. in Education Policy and Management, Harvard Graduate School of Education (2006)
• B.A. in English, Spanish, and TESOL K-12, Brigham Young University (2005)

Her research focuses on English preservice teacher education, digital and multimodal writing, and the development of writing centers in secondary schools. She emphasizes composition pedagogy and writing instruction methods for future educators. Though no recent articles are listed in the provided text, her work aligns with literacy in digital contexts and teacher preparation programs.

Scientific Awards:

• Divergent Publication Award for Excellence in Literacy in a Digital Age Research (2023)
• Humanities+ Student-centered Research Award, BYU College of Humanities (2022)
• Jensen-Hutton Grant for Emerging Writing Centers (2020)

Amber Jensen actively contributes to academic service through editorial and review roles, including Associate Editor for the Journal of Peer Tutoring in Secondary Schools and member of the ELATE Commissions. She has secured grants and serves on boards related to writing centers and teacher advocacy. Her professional engagement includes national organizations such as NCTE, ELATE, IWCA, and the National Writing Project.

She is involved in several professional communities and leadership roles, including Board Member of the Secondary School Writing Centers Association and active participation in the ELATE Commissions on Writing Teacher Education and English Teaching Methods. She also contributes to outreach through guest speaking and conference planning, such as the SSWCA + CUWP Conference 2025.