Jonathan Mark Drnjevic, Ph.D.
4032 E. Saint Joseph Way
Phoenix, AZ 85018-1102
(602) 448-8987 (cell)
Web Address: www.public.asu.edu/~jondrnj
Education
M.A., Information Resources and Library Science, May 2006
University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
B.S., Finance, December 2004
Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
Ph.D., English Literature, December
1997
Specialization in Nineteenth Century British Literature and Textual Editing.
Dissertation: Leigh Hunt's "The Book of Beginnings," a Scholarly Edition
Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
M.A., English Literature, May 1992
Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
B.A., English and Political Science,
May 1981
Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana
Teaching Experience
From: August 2004 To: Present
Arizona State University, English Department
Instructor
This semester (fall 2006) I'm happy to be teaching 4 sections of English 101 and one section of English 200 (Critical Reading and Writing about Literature). The chance to teach literature is something I've looked forward to for years and has certainly challenged me. I also taught the Survey of British Literature (first half) last during the spring 2006 semester.
From: August 1999 To: August 2004
Arizona State University, English Department
Faculty Associate
I have taught the following writing courses at ASU: English 101, 102, 105, 215, and 301. I've used both the St.
Martin's Guide and the Allyn and Bacon Guide for these classes. I've taught several
classes in computer classrooms and greatly enjoy the enhanced tools that computers
offer for writing and learning.
From: August 1998 To: May 2002
Mesa Community College, English Department
Adjunct Faculty
I taught nine sections of English 101 and six sections of English 102 at MCC.
For these classes, the textbook that I chose was the St. Martin's Guide.
Employment History
From: May 1999 To: August 2004
Arizona State University, Hayden Library Reference Services
Library Specialist 50% time
Answered reference queries on areas of Social Sciences, Business, and Humanities
at the Reference Desk. This job required familiarity with a wide range of electronic
and paper sources. I provided basic instruction in the use of library resources
in an interview setting. Questions ranged widely from personal interest questions
from the general public to graduate students writing theses/dissertations.
From: July 1997 To: May 1999
Arizona State University, Hayden Library Technical Services
Data Input Operator, Acquisitions Order Unit
Entered complicated book orders into computer based upon requests from librarians
and faculty. This process involved extreme attention to detail and careful reading
of catalogs and other information. Materials ranged widely from Vietnamese and
Thai books to books on Arizona history.
From: May 1995 To: August 1999
Arizona State University, English Department
Tempe, Arizona
Collator and Proofreader/Faculty Associate for OM Brack's Collected Works of
Tobias Smollett published by University of Georgia Press. Hired and supervised
a group of five students in collation of The adventures of Gil Blas and The
adventures of Don Quixote. I also worked on proofreading the text of The adventures
of Telemachus. During 1998, I was hired as a Faculty Associate. My editing work
has made reading student papers easier.
From: October 1994 To: July 1997
Arizona State University, Hayden Library Help Desk
Student Worker
I provided basic information to patrons of the library using the on-line catalog
and other reference sources. I also checked out study rooms, monitored the security system, and provided light reference help over the telephone. This
job involved extensive contact with the public and required excellent inter-personal
communication skills. As part of this job, I instructed new patrons in basic
methods of library use.
From: July 1981 To: February 1989
Best Western International Headquarters
Phoenix, Arizona
Reservation Agent; Customer Relations Analyst; Customer Relations Correspondence
Clerk; and Network Control Operator.
I worked in a variety of capacities at the headquarters of the hotel chain in
Phoenix. In eight years of service, my work involved responding to questions
concerning reservations, resolving customer problems, and aiding in computer
set-up and maintenance by telephone. Dealing with the public required the utmost
in patience and that I be able to explain complex procedures in a concise manner.
Community Service
From: 2006 To Present, Chapter Communications Director, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. I coordinate communications for the Northeast Maricopa County Thrivent Chapter. This includes sending newsletters to all members and meeting monthly with other Chapter Board members.
From: 1985 To: Present, Christ Church--Lutheran, Collection Counting Teams. Together with a group of eight other church members, I count the weekly offerings and advise the bookeeper of the congregation.
From: 2000 To: 2006 Congregational Coordinator, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans at Christ Church-Lutheran. I help to organize and facilitate a variety of charitable activities sponsored by this fraternal insurance group.
Conferences
1998 Lilly Fellows Program Summer Institute for Fellowship Applicants and Advanced Graduate Students at Messiah College in Grantham, PA (June 21-July 1, 1998). I was an invited participant at this Institute and presented some of my work related to Romanticism and Science. (See Pics from the Conference here)
International Conference on Romanticism at Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ (November 9-12, 2006). I was Session Chair for the European Context of English Romanticism Session.
Professional Affiliations
American Library Association
Modern Language Association
References
Doyle Burke
Former Chair, (retired 1/02) Department of English
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 461-7636
burke@mc.maricopa.edu
Dr. Randel Helms
Professor of English, (retired 12/06)
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 85287-0302
(480) 965-7752
Randel.Helms@asu.edu
Dr. O.M. Brack, Jr.
Professor of English
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 85287-0302
(480) 965-3624
OM.Brack@asu.edu
Dr. Mark S. Lussier
Associate Professor of English
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 85287-0302
(480) 965-3925
Mark.Lussier@asu.edu
Ronald Harman
Principal, Retired
Christ Lutheran School
3901 E. Indian School Road
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 267-7740