Emily Avery-Miller

Emily Avery-Miller is an Associate Teaching Professor in the English Department at Northeastern University’s College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH). Her work focuses on first-year writing pedagogy, service-learning, and interdisciplinary writing initiatives. She holds an MFA from Emerson College and has been recognized for her contributions through awards including the Emerson College President’s Award (2014) and multiple Service Learning Innovation Grants (2015–2016).

Her research interests emphasize community engagement and the intersection of writing with civic responsibility. Key areas include designing writing projects that bridge academic and community contexts, leveraging digital tools for experiential learning, and fostering student activism through writing. She actively contributes to academic discourse via publications in WBUR’s Artery and Art New England Magazine.

Award-winning educator, Avery-Miller teaches courses such as First-Year Writing (ENGW 1111) and Interdisciplinary Advanced Writing (ENGW 3315), emphasizing collaborative revision, critical research, and genre adaptation. Her pedagogical approaches integrate service-learning and digital literacy to prepare students for diverse academic and professional writing challenges.

Professional affiliations include the Boston Rhetoric and Writing Network (BRAWN), the Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP), and Friends of Project Literacy. She has presented at conferences including CCCC Annual Conference and the International Conference of Books, Publishing and Libraries, focusing on topics like community writing partnerships and digital-age intellectual discovery.