Brittany Peterson
About Brittany Peterson
Brittany Peterson serves as the Assistant Director of Composition at the University of Massachusetts Boston, where she coordinates program committees and enhances curriculum development. She also works as a Senior Executive Function Coach at Beyond BookSmart and has extensive experience in English education.
Work at UMass Boston
Brittany Peterson serves as the Assistant Director of Composition at the University of Massachusetts Boston since 2017. In this role, she coordinates program committees to ensure effective communication and operation within the composition program. She collaborates on cross-campus initiatives aimed at enhancing curriculum development. Additionally, she organizes and facilitates student requests for waivers and transfer equivalencies, streamlining processes to enhance collaboration among faculty and students.
Education and Expertise
Brittany Peterson holds a Master's degree in Rhetoric and Composition from the University of Massachusetts Boston. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature (British and Commonwealth) from Quinnipiac University. Furthermore, she completed a Master's degree in Secondary Education and Teaching at Quinnipiac University, which contributes to her expertise in educational methodologies and curriculum design.
Current Role at Beyond BookSmart
Since 2012, Brittany Peterson has worked as a Senior Executive Function Coach at Beyond BookSmart, formerly known as Thinking Outside the Classroom. In this position, she has focused on developing executive function skills in students, providing support to enhance their academic performance and personal growth. Her experience in this role spans over 12 years in the Greater Boston Area.
Previous Experience at Quinnipiac University
Prior to her current roles, Brittany Peterson worked as a Learning Center Tutor at Quinnipiac University from 2007 to 2009. In this capacity, she provided academic support to students, helping them improve their learning strategies and achieve their educational goals. This experience laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles in higher education.
Lecturer in the Department of English
Brittany Peterson has been a Lecturer in the Department of English at the University of Massachusetts Boston since 2011. Over her 13 years in this position, she has contributed to the academic development of students by teaching various courses and engaging in curriculum development initiatives.