Melissa Wolter-Gustafson

Melissa Wolter-Gustafson is a Part-Time Lecturer in English at Northeastern University's College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH), within the Writing Program. Her teaching spans diverse educational contexts including Boston Public Schools, a Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool, and non-profit programs focused on underserved middle school students. This experience informs her focus on creating inclusive learning environments.

She holds a MA in English from Northeastern University.

Research & Teaching Focus: Melissa emphasizes pedagogical approaches that address how students learn across different environments. Her coursework includes advanced writing instruction tailored for Business, Health Professions, Sciences, and Technical fields. She prioritizes audience analysis, critical research, and revision techniques in her workshop-style teaching methods.

Professional Engagement: Office hours are held Tuesdays/Fridays 12-1 PM (Zoom-based) plus a weekly floating hour. She collaborates with colleagues including Professors Elizabeth Britt, Chris Gallagher, Neal Lerner, and Mya Poe within the Writing Program.

Awards: No specific awards listed.
Grants/Advising: No information available.
Labs/Teams: No specific labs mentioned; primarily contributes through course instruction and program development.