Darin L. Hammond

Tenured Professor of English

2008-02-01

Over the course of 4 years I earned tenure status at the prominent Brigham Young University - Idaho. I remained teaching and developing courses there for 10 years.

Best and Brightest PhD Candidate, English Department, Idaho State University

2011-01-03

Received special recognition and placement on the College of Language and Letters webpage for outstanding achievement in the doctoral program.

Internship and Career Coordinator, Brigham Young University - Idaho

2006-03-17

Recognized as a leader in the English Department and chosen to direct the entire internship and career program.

Brigham Young University

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

English Language and Literature, General

1995

Idaho State University

PhD Candidate English and The Teaching of English

American Studies, Darwinian and Scientific Theory

2012

Specializing in contemporary literature, teaching advanced writing, and rhetorical analysis.

Idaho State University

MA English

American Studies, Discourse Theory, Rhetoric and Composition, African American Studies

2004

I began teaching university level English courses during this degree, and emphasized the study of teaching advanced, professional, technical, and business writing.

Professor of English at BYU-Idaho

Brigham Young University - Idaho/Multiple speaking events

Years ago Darin was a student of mine, one of the finest writers I have ever seen in my 35+ years as a university writing instructor. Darin's expertise as a writer is germane to this recommendation because Darin went on to become an instructor of writing, and we are now in the same English department, working as colleagues.

I have seen Darin teach, and I can confidently affirm that the sensitivity to audience and the creativity of thought which made him an excellent writer also make him a wonderful teacher. He provides students with the tools they need to succeed in their goals to think more deeply and to succeed in improving their communication skills.

Professor of English at Idaho State University

Idaho State University/Multiple speaking events

Darin L. Hammond has my highest recommendation as a scholar and teacher. Mr. Hammond is a graduate student pursuing the Ph.D. in English and the Teaching of English at my institution, Idaho State University. In my ethnic literature seminar during fall 2011, Mr. Hammond's scholarship and writing were sophisticated and perceptive, placing him as the top achiever in the course. His seminar presentations were a model of clarity, reflecting his excellence as a teacher of English composition and literature.

Professor at Idaho State University

Idaho State University/Multiple speaking engagements

Mr. Hammond enrolled in a graduate seminar I taught two years ago on Darwinian approaches to literature and completed outstanding work in every way. His participation in class discussion was a model for students and instructor alike--curious and good-natured, but critical at the same time--and both of his papers connected the most intricate of details in selected primary texts to the larger themes of the course. I have never seen Mr. Hammond teach, but I have every reason to believe he brings the same combination of intellectual rigor and sensitivity for others to his own classroom.

Advanced Composition for University Sophomores

English Department Faculty Meeting  Brigham Young University - Idaho, Rexburg, ID USA

2011-03-04

Writing the Perfect Email

English Composition Meeting  Idaho State University

2012-11-09

Power Emails: Communicating Professionally and Efficiently

I discuss advanced tips and tools for perfecting the business email. The presentation is based on my corporate, university teaching, and professional writing expertise. I focus on professional techniques, power language strategies, polished grammar, marketing strategies, and design strategies.