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Heidi Emmerling, RDH, PhD
40 Park City Court #11306
Sacramento, CA 95831
916-446-3836
heidiemmerling@comcast.net
EDUCATION:
ACADEMIC HONORS
DISSERTATION
Pens and Probes: The Role Writing Plays in the Careers of Successful Dental
Hygienists
Director: Dr. Stephen Tchudi
My dissertation project, a qualitative case study, explores the role writing plays in the
careers of successful dental hygienists. Beginning with a review of the literature of
workplace literacy and writing in the medical professions, my study then develops a
description of the realities of writing in the lives of the dental hygienist participants with
general themes of the range of audience, discourse, and process; education and
classroom practice; and awareness of writing’s role in careers of dental hygienists.
Following the presentation of the data, I review more research of writing across the
curriculum literature, writing in the genres, and writing in other disciplines as well as
some specific teaching methodologies. My study concludes with my final observations
on dental hygiene and writing; that composition and rhetoric scholars are in an ideal
position to empower the writing, therefore success, of future dental hygienists and that
dental hygiene educators have many opportunities to incorporate writing into dental
hygiene curricula. In the recommendations, I present a new model course and an
argument that composition and rhetoric offers a way to revise dental hygiene curricula
since composition and rhetoric specialists have an attitude toward learning as
composing that can help create more independent and successful dental hygienists.
PUBLICATIONS
Professional and Academic:
Recognition, Professional Journal
Consumer:
Book Reviews
Issues in Writing:
Journal of Dental Hygiene
In Progress:
Books
Textbook Chapters
Professional and Academic Articles
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Assistant Professor of Dental Hygiene, Sacramento City College 2007-
Lecturer, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2005-2007
Instructor of English, University of Nevada, Reno 1997-2005
Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Nevada, Reno 2000-2001
Instructor of English, Truckee Meadows Community College, 1998-2005
Instructor of Dental Hygiene, Truckee Meadows Community College, 2000-2001
Teaching Interests
Composition at all levels, including developmental, first-year, and advanced courses;
Language and Gender; Literary Non-Fiction; Language and Science; Medical
Rhetoric/Writing; Professional Editing and Publishing; Technical Communication;
Graduate Seminars in Modern Rhetoric; Women in Rhetoric; Craft of Writing; Writing in
the Academy.
Dental Hygiene courses including Ethics, Communication, Professional Development,
Patient Education, Periodontics, Oral Pathology, Pharmacology, Community Dental
Health
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Alcohol and Other Drug Awareness Curriculum Infusion Research, University
of California Santa Barbara, Winter 2007
Jointly sponsored by Student Health and Instructional Development, taught 2 sections
of Writing for Science and Technology (109ST), one with alcohol infusion information
and one without to determine whether alcohol infusion effectively increases student
awareness.
Bedford St. Martins, Andrea Lunsford and Karen Lunsford, 2006.
Coder. Read and tallied 26 student essays for common mechanical errors in writing
and use of technology;
Developmental Writing Research Group, University of Nevada, Reno, 1998
Participated in a faculty development group that studied developmental writing by
practicing reflective evaluations, describing student texts, and developing tactics for
responding to and evaluation of student writing.
Elections Division, Nevada Secretary of State’s Office, 1996
Explored implementation of gender-neutral language in Nevada Revised Statutes.
Research Interests
Workplace literacy; Writing in the medical and health science professions; Professional
discourse; Language and gender; Genre studies; Faculty development; Feminist
practice of research; Ethnography; Interdisciplinary research (WAC).
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE AND SERVICE
Coordinator, Attending Dentists, Dental Health Clinic, Sacramento City
College, 2009-
To facilitate consistency of information to all attending dentists, serve as the faculty
resource, coordinate scheduling, compose manual
Interview Team Member and Equity Representative, Attending Dentist,
Sacramento City College, December 2009
One of three members to interview the candidates for supervising dentist of
Sacramento City College Dental Health Clinic
Coordinator, Periodontics II, Sacramento City College, 2009-
As the one full time faculty for the course, coordinate scheduling for part-time faculty
and periodontists, schedule lectures, lab activities, set up and clean up of clinic facility,
evaluation of student projects and exams, and submission of final grades
Equity Representative, Sacramento City College, 2009-
Serve as equity representative on hiring committees
Interest Based Alliance Facilitator, Los Rios Community College District, 2009-
Trained as a facilitator for conflict resolution and negotiation within the college district
Writing Center Advisory Committee, Sacramento City College, 2009-
Representing the Division of Science and Allied Health, provide input as to the writing
requirements and needs of students majoring in fields of science or health care.
National Board Dental Hygiene II Test Construction Committee, Joint
Commission on National Dental Examinations, 2009-
Served as alternate test constructor for the National Dental Hygiene Board
Examination.
Accreditation Standards Committee, Standard 4, Leadership and Governance
member, Sacramento City College, 2008-
Conduct research, including surveys and interviews, to compile and compose a self
study for accreditation review
Advisor, Project Smile , University of California Santa Barbara, Winter 2006-
2007
Served as an advisor for newly chartered philanthropic organization that provides free
or low cost dental and orthodontic work, as well as academic mentoring, to deserving
elementary school children. It also allows dental office internship opportunities for
organization members.
Writing 109HP Curriculum Subcommittee University of California Santa
Barbara,
2005-2007
Evaluated requirements, texts and philosophies for Writing for Health Professionals
course; discussed possibilities for group projects and service learning; reviewed
departmental description of course.
Writing 109ST Curriculum Subcommittee University of California Santa Barbara
2006-2007
Evaluated requirements, texts and philosophies for Writing for Science and
Technology courses; discussed possibilities for group projects and service learning;
reviewed departmental description of course.
New Faculty Orientation Committee, University of California Santa Barbara
2006-2007
Acclimated new faculty to the nuances of the Writing Program and UCSB campus.
Writing 50 Curriculum Subcommittee, University of California Santa Barbara,
2006-2007
Discussed philosophy of course, different themes, writing and reading requirements,
and possibility of online course.
Reader, Analytic Writing Placement Exam (AWPE), Winter 2007
Read and calibrated scores for essays written by entering students for placement in
either developmental or first year writing courses.
Writing 2 Curriculum Subcommittee, University of California Santa Barbara,
2005-2006
Evaluated existing texts and course philosophy for Academic Writing course, adopted
new text; explored national web-based publication opportunities.
Reader, English 1 Skills Assessment, Truckee Meadows Community College,
2005
Read and calibrated scores for final exams of Basic Writing students.
Portfolio Reader, Credit by Exam, University of Nevada, Reno, 1999
Assessed portfolios of beginning writers for placement in appropriate core composition
courses.
Graduate Student Representative, English Department Writing Program
Committee, 1998
Participated in departmental review of existing writing courses, instructors, and class
sizes.
Advisory Council Truckee Meadows Community College Dental Hygiene
Program, 1997-1999
Participated in program design and implementation, selection of site, search for
director and faculty, integration with existing health science programs, public relations
and donations, student criteria and selection of candidates, faculty development,
accreditation site visit.
Advisory Council University of St, Francis, College of Health Arts, 1995-1997
Explored innovative instructional methods designed for working adults in the health
care field, researched viability of online courses, suggested various public relations
ideas, reviewed student evaluations of instructors and courses
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Writing and Publishing
Internship
Nevada Secretary of State, Elections Division: Compiled the list of All Attorney
General Letters and Opinions on Election Law; designed and authored the state’s first
informational voters pamphlet
Professional Editing and Reader Advisory Service
Friends of Hu-Friedy Career Development Center Creator, Contributor, and Thought
Leader (International Innovator), 2008-
PennWell Dental Continuing Education, Manuscript Reviewer, 2009-
Journal of Dental Hygiene (national refereed research journal of the American Dental
Hygienists' Association), Book Review Editorial Board, 2005-
Journal of Dental Hygiene , Book Review Author:
Access (news magazine of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association), Reader
Advisory Board, 1998
RDH Magazine (largest national magazine for Registered Dental Hygienists),
Consulting Editor, Columnist, Feature Writer, 1996-1998
The Radical Hygienist (online magazine), Co-Publisher and Co-Editor with Barry
Matherly, RDH, 1996-2001
PennWell Books Dental Division, Manuscript Reviewer, 1996-1998
Arguing Across the Disciplines, Pearson Longman, manuscript reviewer, 2006
Composing Inquiry, Prentice Hall, manuscript reviewer, 2005
Workplace Solutions (Newsletter for Psychological Services of Mountain Employee
Assistance Program), Editor, 2004-present
Collegiate Press, Editorial Advisory Board, 2001
Nevada Rhetoric Review, Editor, 2000
Writing Coach/Technical Writer, 2003-present
Writing Cures(Owner), Sacramento, CA, 2003-present.
Invited Workshops and Guest Lectures
Composition and Health Science Students,
Gender Neutral Language,
Combining Writing and Dental Hygiene,
Peer Workshops,
Perceptions of Class Time Utilization,
The Rewards & Nightmares of Professional Writing,
How to Write a Book Proposal,
Publishing Opportunities in Dental Hygiene,
Contributing to Your Profession,
Writing Workshop For Health Care Professionals,
I have my Bachelor’s—Now What?,
Professional Experience
Registered Dental Hygienist, 1986-Present
Professional Service and Membership
Dissertation Participant Perceptions of Professionalism by Political and Educational
Leaders in Dental Hygiene, Deb Wilson, RDH, Ed.D. Pennsylvania State University,
1998
American Dental Hygienists’ Association,
California Dental Hygienists' Association,
Sacramento Valley Dental Hygienists' Association
Nevada Dental Hygienists' Association,
Northern Nevada Dental Hygienists' Association
American Academy of Dental Hygiene
American Dental Education Association
Western Society of Periodontology
Stephen Tchudi, Ph.D., Dissertation Advisor
Professor Emeritus, University of Nevada, Reno
H-(775) 829-7195
Stchudi@msn.com
Susan McLeod, Ph.D., Director, Writing Program
1516 South Hall, University of California, Santa Barbara
W- (805) 893-4808
mcleod@writing.ucsb.edu
Christopher Dean, Ph.D., Writing 2 Co-chair
Writing Program,
University of California Santa Barbara
W-(203) 313-1343
cdean@writing.ucsb.edu
Rosalie Marinelli, RDH, Ed.D., Prof. Emeritus
Dept. of Health Ecology, University of Nevada, Reno
H-(702) 399-4270
rm@unr.edu
Kathleen Boardman, PhD, Associate Dean
College of Liberal Arts
University of Nevada, Reno
W-(775) 784-6155 X226
kab@unr.edu
40 Park City Court #11306
Sacramento, CA 95831
916-446-3836
heidiemmerling@comcast.net
EDUCATION:
- Ph.D. English Composition & Rhetoric, University of Nevada, Reno, 2004
- M.A. English Writing Emphasis, University of Nevada, Reno, 1997
- B.S. Health Arts, University of St. Francis, 1995
- A.S. Dental Hygiene, Sacramento City College, 1986
ACADEMIC HONORS
- University Fellowship 2000-2001
- Meritorious Service Award 1995
- Outstanding Student Award 1995
- Outstanding Student of the Year 1986
- Graduated With Great Distinction 1986
DISSERTATION
Pens and Probes: The Role Writing Plays in the Careers of Successful Dental
Hygienists
Director: Dr. Stephen Tchudi
My dissertation project, a qualitative case study, explores the role writing plays in the
careers of successful dental hygienists. Beginning with a review of the literature of
workplace literacy and writing in the medical professions, my study then develops a
description of the realities of writing in the lives of the dental hygienist participants with
general themes of the range of audience, discourse, and process; education and
classroom practice; and awareness of writing’s role in careers of dental hygienists.
Following the presentation of the data, I review more research of writing across the
curriculum literature, writing in the genres, and writing in other disciplines as well as
some specific teaching methodologies. My study concludes with my final observations
on dental hygiene and writing; that composition and rhetoric scholars are in an ideal
position to empower the writing, therefore success, of future dental hygienists and that
dental hygiene educators have many opportunities to incorporate writing into dental
hygiene curricula. In the recommendations, I present a new model course and an
argument that composition and rhetoric offers a way to revise dental hygiene curricula
since composition and rhetoric specialists have an attitude toward learning as
composing that can help create more independent and successful dental hygienists.
PUBLICATIONS
Professional and Academic:
- Emmerling, Heidi. "The ADHP Initiative: A National Overview." RDH Aug. 2009:
18+.
- Emmerling, Heidi. "Incorporating Writing into Dental Hygiene Curricula."
California Dental Hygienists' Association Journal, Fall 2008: 27-28.
- Boardman, Kathy, Jane Detweiler, Heidi Emmerling, Heidi Estrem, Brad Lucas,
and Katherine Schmidt. "Adding the Field to the Work: A Dramatic Re-
enactment of a Qualitative Research Seminar.” Composition Studies 30.2
(2002): 78-107.
- Emmerling, Heidi. "Victims of Sexual Harassment Need to Examine Their
Options." RDH Apr. 1998: 6+
- Emmerling, Heidi. “What Defines Quality Continuing Education for Hygienists?”
RDH Mar. 1998: 6+.
- Emmerling, Heidi. “The Beauty-Queen Charade and the Lesson of Misplaced
Values.” RDH Feb. 1998: 6+.
- Emmerling, Heidi. “The ADA Continues to Define Dental Hygiene; Do Their
Actions Match Your Definitions?” RDH Jan. 1998: 6+.
- Emmerling, Heidi. “The Muffling of SHOUT.” RDH Jan. 1998: 16+.
- Emmerling, Heidi. “Tired of Waiting for Fish to Grow Feet? Here are Some
Survival Tips for the ‘Radical.’” RDH Dec. 1997: 10+.
- Emmerling, Heidi. “Honor the Person Who Serves as an Inspiration; They
Taught you that Dreams can be Fulfilled.” RDH Nov. 1997: 6+.
- Emmerling, Heidi. “Job Hunting Rules.” Certified Press Nov. 1997: 1-2.
- Emmerling, Heidi. “The History Happening up in Washington State is Something
Worth Shouting About.” RDH Oct. 1997: 6+.
- Emmerling, Heidi. “Is the Hygiene Press Saying All of Us are Cute, Have 2.2
Kids, and Want to Work Part-Time?” RDH Sept. 1997: 6+.
- Emmerling, Heidi. “Liberating Your Skills.” RDH Sept. 1997: 24-30.
- Emmerling, Heidi. “We Just Told Congress that We’re Ready to Serve, So Why
Are We Talking about Dogs and Cats?” RDH Aug. 1997: 6+.
- Emmerling, Heidi. “Where the Bachelors Are.” RDH Aug. 1997: 16+.
- Emmerling, Heidi. “Dad, it’s a Leech, er, Practice Consultant, Grab Your Fishing
Rod and Run Real Fast!” RDH July 1997: 8+.
- Emmerling, Heidi. “Laughter is Still the Best Medicine as We Reflect on Some
Odd Moments.” RDH June 1997: 6+.
- Emmerling, Heidi and Barry Matherly. “A Chat about Chatting.” RDH June
1997: 32+.
- Emmerling, Heidi. “When You Have a Heaping Plate of Research, Inspect it
Carefully Before Swallowing.” RDH May 1997: 6+.
- Emmerling. Heidi. "True Meanings." RDH May 1997: 14+.
- Emmerling, Heidi. “Warm Fuzzies, Cotton Candy are Pleasant, but Let’s Get
Uppity About Our Cushy Jobs.” RDH Apr. 1997: 6+.
- Emmerling, Heidi. “Boss, Please Tear Up My Paycheck! I’m Feeling Like a
Saint, and I Don’t Want My Salary.” RDH Mar 1997: 10+.
- Emmerling, Heidi. “Valentines and Roses are Tender Gestures but Some ‘Acts
of Love’ are Not so Tender.” RDH Feb. 1997: 6+.
- Emmerling, Heidi. “ADA’s ‘Resolutions’ for New Century Should Prompt Hygiene
to Rethink Goals.” RDH Jan. 1997: 6+.
- Jones, Heidi Emmerling. “Building on Experience, Expanding Your Options.”
Access Nov. 1996: 26-27.
- Jones, Heidi Emmerling. "A Tip About Retipping." RDH Oct. 1996: 36-41.
- Jones, Heidi Emmerling. "The Softer, Gentler Side Leads to Traditions Where
Gender Differences are Misunderstood." RDH Oct. 1996: 6+.
- Jones, Heidi Emmerling. “Female Pronoun Suspiciously Absent from Statutes
Governing Dental Hygiene.” RDH Sept. 1996: 6+.
- Jones, Heidi Emmerling. “To Make Your Colleagues a Little More Tasty, Add a
Dash of Salt and a Clove of Garlic.” RDH Aug. 1996: 6+.
- Jones, Heidi Emmerling. “Unintimidated by Threatening Waves, this Sailboat
Charts a Different Course.” RDH July 1996: 6+.
- Jones, Heidi Emmerling. “Are They Just Skin Deep?” RDH July 1996: 38-44.
- Jones, Heidi Emmerling. “The ‘Girls’ are Still Willing Team Players, but Role
Models are Expanding the Boundaries.” RDH June 1996: 6+.
- Jones, Heidi Emmerling. “Though the Pain of Serving as President is Real,
Incisive Leadership Cuts to the Bone of Issues.” RDH May 1996: 6+.
- Jones, Heidi Emmerling. "A Job to Die For." RDH May 1996: 22+.
- Jones, Heidi Emmerling. “How I Spent My Simple Youth Training to Become a
Chimpanzee That Scrubs Teeth.” RDH Apr. 1996: 6-8.
- Jones, Heidi Emmerling. “What Exactly Does the ‘White Tradition’ Symbolize for
the Hygiene Profession?” RDH Mar. 1996: 6+.
- Jones, Heidi Emmerling. “From License Plates to Checkbooks, I Tell Everyone ‘I
Scale.’” RDH Feb. 1996: 6+.
- Jones, Heidi Emmerling. “Speak Out for the Children.” RDH Feb. 1996: 26-32.
- Jones, Heidi Emmerling. “Is the Enemy Among Us? Complacency Threatens
our Future.” RDH Jan. 1996: 6-8.
- Jones, Heidi Emmerling. “Let Your Voice be Heard.” RDH Sept. 1995: 36-41.
- Jones, Heidi Emmerling. “Mom, Career or Both: It’s a Matter of Personal
Choice.” RDH June 1995: 6-7.
Recognition, Professional Journal
- "Profile: Heidi Emmerling." Access. July 2009: 31.
- Machado, Kristin. "Dental Hygienist Earns Doctoral Degree." Dimensions in
Dental Hygiene Oct. 2004: 38.
Consumer:
- Emmerling, Heidi. "Dos and Don'ts for Making Your Home Romance-Ready."
Reno Gazette-Journal, 2 Feb. 2006, Inside + Out: 3.
- Emmerling, Heidi. “Organizing Your Tax Documents: Save the Shoe Boxes for
Shoes." Reno Gazette-Journal, 5 Jan. 2006, Inside + Out: 2.
- Emmerling, Heidi. "Don't Let Your Medicine Cabinet Make Your Sick.” Reno
Gazette-Journal, 1 Dec. 2005, Inside + Out: 3.
- Emmerling, Heidi. “A Well Appointed Dresser.” Reno Gazette-Journal, 3 Nov.
2005, Inside + Out: 5.
- Emmerling, Heidi. “Detoxify Your Environment.” Reno Gazette-Journal, 6 Oct.
2005, Inside + Out: 5.
- Emmerling, Heidi. “Unpack With Relative Ease.” Reno Gazette-Journal, 9 Sept.
2005, Inside + Out: 5.
- Emmerling, Heidi. “Match Child’s Temperament, Physique to Appropriate
Sport.” Reno Gazette-Journal, 5 Aug. 2005, Valley View: 10.
- Emmerling, Heidi. “Moving Doesn’t Have To Be Overwhelming.” Reno Gazette-
Journal, 4 Aug. 2005, Inside + Out: 5.
- Emmerling, Heidi. “Maximize Your Space.” Reno Gazette-Journal 7 July 2005,
Inside + Out: 7.
- Emmerling, Heidi. “Bathroom Feng Shui.” Reno Gazette-Journal 5 May 2005,
Inside + Out: 4.
- Emmerling, Heidi. “Outerwear Everywhere No More.” Reno Gazette-Journal 3
Mar. 2005, Inside + Out: 7.
- Emmerling, Heidi. “Make Your Home a Romantic Haven All Year Long.” Reno
Gazette-Journal 10 Feb. 2005, Inside + Out: 3.
- Emmerling, Heidi. “10 Resolutions for Organizing Your Home in 2005.” Reno
Gazette-Journal 6 Jan. 2005, Inside + Out: 2.
- Emmerling, Heidi. “What Goes Up Must Come Down.” Reno Gazette-Journal 9
Dec. 2004, Inside + Out: 5.
- Emmerling, Heidi. “Important Facts about Dental Hygienists.” Workplace
Solutions [Reno] Oct. 2004: 2.
- Emmerling, Heidi. “Gender Neutral Language.” Workplace Solutions [Reno]
Sept 2004: 2-4.
- Emmerling, Heidi. “Not My Mother’s Kitchen.” Reno Gazette-Journal 2 Sept.
2004, Inside + Out: 16.
- Emmerling, Heidi. “Shoptalk.” Workplace Solutions [Reno] Aug. 2004: 2-4.
- Emmerling, Heidi. “Recognizing Domestic Violence and Supportive Strategies.”
Workplace Solutions [Reno] August 2004: 6.
- Emmerling, Heidi. “Use of Non-Toxic Cleansers Prevents You from Being ‘Sick’
of Housework.” Reno Gazette-Journal 5 Aug. 2004, Inside + Out: 16.
- Emmerling, Heidi. “A Workplace of One’s Own.” Workplace Solutions [Reno]
July 2004: 5-6.
- Emmerling, Heidi. “Check Out FLYLady for Organizing Tips.” Reno Gazette-
Journal 1 July 2004, Inside + Out: 16+.
- Emmerling, Heidi. “Even Tiny Balconies Can Make Lovely Outdoor Living
Spaces.” Reno Gazette-Journal 3 June 2004, Inside + Out: 16.
- Emmerling, Heidi. “10 Ways to Enjoy a Sober Wet Bar.” Reno Gazette-Journal
6 May 2004, Inside + Out: 16.
- Emmerling, Heidi. “What Stories Do Your Closets Tell?” Reno Gazette-Journal
1 Apr. 2004, Inside + Out: 18.
- Emmerling, Heidi. “A Workplace of One’s Own.” Reno Gazette-Journal 4 Mar.
2004, Inside + Out: 18.
- Emmerling, Heidi. “Gender Neutralizing Nevada’s Revised Statutes.” Nevada
Woman May-June 1997: 70-75.
- Jones, Heidi Emmerling. “Body Decoration.” Penthouse. Purchased as a
backup article in Sept. 1996.
Book Reviews
Issues in Writing:
- Feminism and Composition: A Critical Sourcebook, Spring/Summer 2006
Journal of Dental Hygiene
- Stedman's Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions, Oct 2007
- Medical Law and Ethics, Jan 2003
- Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy, June 2002
- Eating Disorders Sourcebook, Jan 2002
In Progress:
Books
- Emmerling, Heidi and Shirley Gutkowski. "Purple Guide: Paper Persona" Sun
Prairie: Exploring Transitions. 2010
- Emmerling, Heidi and Shirley Gutkowski. "Purple Guide: Paper Persona
Workbook." Sun Prairie: Exploring Transitions. 2010
- Emmerling, Heidi and Shirley Gutkowski. "Purple Guide: Paper Persona
Workbook for Students and Educators." Sun Prairie: Exploring Transitions.
Textbook Chapters
- Emmerling, Heidi. Dental Hygiene Professional Development. F. A, Davis. 2011
Professional and Academic Articles
- Emmerling, Heidi and Standley, Ellen. "Probes." California Dental Hygienists'
Association Journal. Spring 2010.
- Emmerling, Heidi. "Hypersensitivity: Counseling on nutrition." RDH. September
2010
- Emmerling, Heidi. "Minnesota's Model of the ADHP." RDH
- Emmerling, Heidi. "California: The First State to Achieve Self-Regulation in
Dental Hygiene." RDH
- Emmerling, Heidi. "Nutrition and Dental Health." Access. May-June 2010
- Emmerling, Heidi. "Literature and Composition for Health Science Majors: A
Review of the Literature."
- Emmerling, Heidi. “Write Now: Composition Instructors Addressing the Writing
Needs of Health Care Majors.” Composition Studies
- Emmerling, Heidi. “Just Right or Just Write: Perceptions of Time Utilization in a
First Year Composition Course.” Composition Studies
- Emmerling, Heidi. “Narrative Theory in Qualitative Case Study Research: A
Selected Annotated Bibliography.”
- Emmerling, Heidi. “Assembling Your Professional Portfolio.”
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
- Teaching Pharmacology. Discussion Facilitator. California Dental Hygienists'
Association. 2010 San Jose.
- Current Trends in the Advancement of California Dental Hygienists. Discussion
Facilitator. California Dental Hygiene Educators Association 2009 Long Beach.
- Incorporating Writing into Dental Hygiene Curricula. California Dental Hygiene
Educators Association 2008 Sacramento.
- Finding the Time for Qualitative Research Projects: An Impossible Task? Co-
presenter with Kathy Boardman, Jane Detweiler, Heidi Estrem, Brad Lucas, and
Katherine Schmidt. Conference on College Composition and Communication
2000,Minneapolis.
- Discussing Difficult(ies) Writing. Co-presenter with Amy Clark, Jane Detweiler,
Nick Plunkey, and Katherine Schmidt. National Council for Teachers of English
1999 Denver.
- Teaching (and Learning from) New Technical Communication Teachers. Co-
presenter with Jane Detweiler and Mary Webb. Rocky Mountain Modern
Language Association 1999 Santa Fe.
- Dental Hygiene: A View From the Edge. Oregon Dental Hygienists’ Association
1998 Portland.
- Assembling Your Professional Portfolio. Oregon Dental Hygienists’ Association
1998 Portland.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Assistant Professor of Dental Hygiene, Sacramento City College 2007-
- Pharmacology (DHYG 139)
- Oral Pathology (DHYG 138)
- Periodontics I (DHYG 112)
- Periodontics II Coordinator (DHYG 132)
- Patient Education and Nutrition (DHYG 104)
- Advanced Instrumentation Seminar (DHYG 135)
- Fall and Spring Senior Clinic Labs (DHYG 131, DHYG 141)
- Junior Clinic Lab (DHYG 111)
- Summer Clinic Lab (121)
- Pre-Clinic Lab (DHYG 101)
- English secondary service area
Lecturer, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2005-2007
- Writing for Health Professionals (109HP)
- Writing for Science and Technology (109ST)
- Magazine Writing (105MW)
- Writing and the Research Process (50)
- Academic Writing (2)
- Introduction to University Writing (1)
Instructor of English, University of Nevada, Reno 1997-2005
- Special Topics (English 400)
- Expository Writing (English 321)
- Language and Literary Expressions (English 282)
- Introduction to Literature (English 297)
- Technical communication (Engineering 301)
Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Nevada, Reno 2000-2001
- Intermediate composition (English 102)
- Beginning composition (English 101)
- Developmental writing (English 1 ;now called 098)
Instructor of English, Truckee Meadows Community College, 1998-2005
- Reading and Interpreting (English 297)
- Beginning composition (English 101);
- Developmental composition (English 090)
Instructor of Dental Hygiene, Truckee Meadows Community College, 2000-2001
- Periodontics III (DH 217)
- Periodontics II (DH 207)
- Principles of Management (DH 216)
- Concepts of Prevention (DH 108)
Teaching Interests
Composition at all levels, including developmental, first-year, and advanced courses;
Language and Gender; Literary Non-Fiction; Language and Science; Medical
Rhetoric/Writing; Professional Editing and Publishing; Technical Communication;
Graduate Seminars in Modern Rhetoric; Women in Rhetoric; Craft of Writing; Writing in
the Academy.
Dental Hygiene courses including Ethics, Communication, Professional Development,
Patient Education, Periodontics, Oral Pathology, Pharmacology, Community Dental
Health
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Alcohol and Other Drug Awareness Curriculum Infusion Research, University
of California Santa Barbara, Winter 2007
Jointly sponsored by Student Health and Instructional Development, taught 2 sections
of Writing for Science and Technology (109ST), one with alcohol infusion information
and one without to determine whether alcohol infusion effectively increases student
awareness.
Bedford St. Martins, Andrea Lunsford and Karen Lunsford, 2006.
Coder. Read and tallied 26 student essays for common mechanical errors in writing
and use of technology;
Developmental Writing Research Group, University of Nevada, Reno, 1998
Participated in a faculty development group that studied developmental writing by
practicing reflective evaluations, describing student texts, and developing tactics for
responding to and evaluation of student writing.
Elections Division, Nevada Secretary of State’s Office, 1996
Explored implementation of gender-neutral language in Nevada Revised Statutes.
Research Interests
Workplace literacy; Writing in the medical and health science professions; Professional
discourse; Language and gender; Genre studies; Faculty development; Feminist
practice of research; Ethnography; Interdisciplinary research (WAC).
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE AND SERVICE
Coordinator, Attending Dentists, Dental Health Clinic, Sacramento City
College, 2009-
To facilitate consistency of information to all attending dentists, serve as the faculty
resource, coordinate scheduling, compose manual
Interview Team Member and Equity Representative, Attending Dentist,
Sacramento City College, December 2009
One of three members to interview the candidates for supervising dentist of
Sacramento City College Dental Health Clinic
Coordinator, Periodontics II, Sacramento City College, 2009-
As the one full time faculty for the course, coordinate scheduling for part-time faculty
and periodontists, schedule lectures, lab activities, set up and clean up of clinic facility,
evaluation of student projects and exams, and submission of final grades
Equity Representative, Sacramento City College, 2009-
Serve as equity representative on hiring committees
Interest Based Alliance Facilitator, Los Rios Community College District, 2009-
Trained as a facilitator for conflict resolution and negotiation within the college district
Writing Center Advisory Committee, Sacramento City College, 2009-
Representing the Division of Science and Allied Health, provide input as to the writing
requirements and needs of students majoring in fields of science or health care.
National Board Dental Hygiene II Test Construction Committee, Joint
Commission on National Dental Examinations, 2009-
Served as alternate test constructor for the National Dental Hygiene Board
Examination.
Accreditation Standards Committee, Standard 4, Leadership and Governance
member, Sacramento City College, 2008-
Conduct research, including surveys and interviews, to compile and compose a self
study for accreditation review
Advisor, Project Smile , University of California Santa Barbara, Winter 2006-
2007
Served as an advisor for newly chartered philanthropic organization that provides free
or low cost dental and orthodontic work, as well as academic mentoring, to deserving
elementary school children. It also allows dental office internship opportunities for
organization members.
Writing 109HP Curriculum Subcommittee University of California Santa
Barbara,
2005-2007
Evaluated requirements, texts and philosophies for Writing for Health Professionals
course; discussed possibilities for group projects and service learning; reviewed
departmental description of course.
Writing 109ST Curriculum Subcommittee University of California Santa Barbara
2006-2007
Evaluated requirements, texts and philosophies for Writing for Science and
Technology courses; discussed possibilities for group projects and service learning;
reviewed departmental description of course.
New Faculty Orientation Committee, University of California Santa Barbara
2006-2007
Acclimated new faculty to the nuances of the Writing Program and UCSB campus.
Writing 50 Curriculum Subcommittee, University of California Santa Barbara,
2006-2007
Discussed philosophy of course, different themes, writing and reading requirements,
and possibility of online course.
Reader, Analytic Writing Placement Exam (AWPE), Winter 2007
Read and calibrated scores for essays written by entering students for placement in
either developmental or first year writing courses.
Writing 2 Curriculum Subcommittee, University of California Santa Barbara,
2005-2006
Evaluated existing texts and course philosophy for Academic Writing course, adopted
new text; explored national web-based publication opportunities.
Reader, English 1 Skills Assessment, Truckee Meadows Community College,
2005
Read and calibrated scores for final exams of Basic Writing students.
Portfolio Reader, Credit by Exam, University of Nevada, Reno, 1999
Assessed portfolios of beginning writers for placement in appropriate core composition
courses.
Graduate Student Representative, English Department Writing Program
Committee, 1998
Participated in departmental review of existing writing courses, instructors, and class
sizes.
Advisory Council Truckee Meadows Community College Dental Hygiene
Program, 1997-1999
Participated in program design and implementation, selection of site, search for
director and faculty, integration with existing health science programs, public relations
and donations, student criteria and selection of candidates, faculty development,
accreditation site visit.
Advisory Council University of St, Francis, College of Health Arts, 1995-1997
Explored innovative instructional methods designed for working adults in the health
care field, researched viability of online courses, suggested various public relations
ideas, reviewed student evaluations of instructors and courses
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Writing and Publishing
Internship
Nevada Secretary of State, Elections Division: Compiled the list of All Attorney
General Letters and Opinions on Election Law; designed and authored the state’s first
informational voters pamphlet
Professional Editing and Reader Advisory Service
Friends of Hu-Friedy Career Development Center Creator, Contributor, and Thought
Leader (International Innovator), 2008-
- Formulating Your Career Objective
- Gathering Information for the Job
- Formatting Your Resume
- Resume Dos and Don'ts
- The Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- The Cover Letter
- 10 Steps to Writing Your Own Cover Letter
- Additional Resources for Your Resume/CV and Cover Letter
- The Interview
- Preparing for the Interview Questions Part I
- Preparing for the Interview Questions Part II
- Preparing for the Interview Questions Part III
- Questions You Should Ask During the Interview
- Interview Dos and Don'ts
- The Thank You Letter
- Negotiating Benefits
PennWell Dental Continuing Education, Manuscript Reviewer, 2009-
Journal of Dental Hygiene (national refereed research journal of the American Dental
Hygienists' Association), Book Review Editorial Board, 2005-
Journal of Dental Hygiene , Book Review Author:
- Stedman's Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions, Oct 2007
- Medical Law and Ethics, Jan 2003
- Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy, June 2002
- Eating Disorders Sourcebook, Jan 2002
Access (news magazine of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association), Reader
Advisory Board, 1998
RDH Magazine (largest national magazine for Registered Dental Hygienists),
Consulting Editor, Columnist, Feature Writer, 1996-1998
The Radical Hygienist (online magazine), Co-Publisher and Co-Editor with Barry
Matherly, RDH, 1996-2001
PennWell Books Dental Division, Manuscript Reviewer, 1996-1998
Arguing Across the Disciplines, Pearson Longman, manuscript reviewer, 2006
Composing Inquiry, Prentice Hall, manuscript reviewer, 2005
Workplace Solutions (Newsletter for Psychological Services of Mountain Employee
Assistance Program), Editor, 2004-present
Collegiate Press, Editorial Advisory Board, 2001
Nevada Rhetoric Review, Editor, 2000
Writing Coach/Technical Writer, 2003-present
Writing Cures(Owner), Sacramento, CA, 2003-present.
Invited Workshops and Guest Lectures
Composition and Health Science Students,
- Georgia Institute of Technology, 3/2007
- Northern Michigan University, 3/2007
- Adams State College, 3/2007
Gender Neutral Language,
- Western Illinois University, 3/2005
- Angelo State University, 3/2005
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 3/2005
Combining Writing and Dental Hygiene,
- Truckee Meadows Community College, 3/03, 4/04
Peer Workshops,
- University of Nevada Reno, 8/00
Perceptions of Class Time Utilization,
- University of Nevada Reno, 8/99
The Rewards & Nightmares of Professional Writing,
- University of Nevada Reno, 9/97, 9/98
How to Write a Book Proposal,
- University of Nevada Reno, 5/97
Publishing Opportunities in Dental Hygiene,
- Sacramento City College, 5/97
Contributing to Your Profession,
- Sacramento City College, 5/96
Writing Workshop For Health Care Professionals,
- College of St. Francis, 9/97
I have my Bachelor’s—Now What?,
- University of St. Francis, 5/96, 11/97, 11/98
Professional Experience
Registered Dental Hygienist, 1986-Present
- Hu-Friedy Thought Leader and Consultant
- Honored as Northern Nevada’s Outstanding Hygienist of the Year, 1991
- Current licensure in California and Nevada with special certification in local
anesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation; experience in public health, periodontal,
and general office settings
- Certified Dental Assistant 8 years experience
- Registered Dental Assistant 8 years experience
- Emergency Medical Technician 2 years certified
- CPR Instructor, American Heart Association, 6 years experience
Professional Service and Membership
Dissertation Participant Perceptions of Professionalism by Political and Educational
Leaders in Dental Hygiene, Deb Wilson, RDH, Ed.D. Pennsylvania State University,
1998
American Dental Hygienists’ Association,
- Alternate Delegate, 2008-
- Delegate Candidate, 2009
- Delegate, 1997-1999
- Public Relations Council, 1998
- Reference Committee B Member, 1998
California Dental Hygienists' Association,
- Journal Editorial Board, 2009-
- Delegate, 2008-
- Community Outreach Task Force, 2008-2009
Sacramento Valley Dental Hygienists' Association
- Co-Vice President 2009-2010
- Member-at-Large 2008-2009
Nevada Dental Hygienists' Association,
- Immediate Past President, 1993-1994
- President, 1992-1993
- President-Elect, 1991-1992
- Delegate, 1990-1998
Northern Nevada Dental Hygienists' Association
- Immediate Past President, 1991-1992
- President, 1990-1991
- President-Elect, 1989-1990
American Academy of Dental Hygiene
- Editor, AADH Times 2009-Present
- Member, 2008-Present
American Dental Education Association
- Member 2009-
Western Society of Periodontology
- Member 2009-
Stephen Tchudi, Ph.D., Dissertation Advisor
Professor Emeritus, University of Nevada, Reno
H-(775) 829-7195
Stchudi@msn.com
Susan McLeod, Ph.D., Director, Writing Program
1516 South Hall, University of California, Santa Barbara
W- (805) 893-4808
mcleod@writing.ucsb.edu
Christopher Dean, Ph.D., Writing 2 Co-chair
Writing Program,
University of California Santa Barbara
W-(203) 313-1343
cdean@writing.ucsb.edu
Rosalie Marinelli, RDH, Ed.D., Prof. Emeritus
Dept. of Health Ecology, University of Nevada, Reno
H-(702) 399-4270
rm@unr.edu
Kathleen Boardman, PhD, Associate Dean
College of Liberal Arts
University of Nevada, Reno
W-(775) 784-6155 X226
kab@unr.edu
CV with links (NOTE: CV with links is not updated as frequently as
the "linkless" CV)