Bonnie Devet

Bonnie Devet is a Professor of English at the College of Charleston in South Carolina and serves as the Director of the CofC Writing Lab. She teaches courses in grammar, technical writing, freshman composition, advanced composition, writing lab theory/practice, classical rhetoric, and composition pedagogy. Her work includes extensive conference presentations and publications on writing center consultancy training, grammar instruction, and technical communication.

Education:

• Ph.D. in English (Composition concentration), University of South Carolina
• M.A. in English, University of Missouri - Columbia
• B.A. in English, University of South Carolina

Devet’s research focuses on writing pedagogy and stylistic innovation. Her recent publications highlight cross-cultural writing center collaboration, advanced writing techniques, and the psychological dynamics of synchronous tutoring. She emphasizes practical applications of grammar and style in curriculum design.

Devet received the Southeastern Writing Center Association Achievement Award (February 2019) and an Honorable Mention for Grammar Teacher of the Year (July 2019). Her article was nominated for Best American Essays by Hackwriters.com in June 2018.

As Director of the CofC Writing Lab, she led the certification process to become the second writing lab in South Carolina to achieve regional recognition. Her office hours include in-person and Zoom appointments, reflecting her commitment to accessible academic support.