- obolonduro@ucsd.edu
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Department: Literature
Oluyemisi Bolonduro
Course Title: Analyzing Adaptions for Books and Beyond
- Professional Background
- Education
- Teaching Experience
- Work Experience
Professional Background
Oluyemisi is a graduate student in the Literature department here at UC San Diego. In her previous teaching experience, Oluyemisi rooted their approach in engaged pedagogy and student-centered learning, which allowed her to personalize lessons based on students’ needs. As an instructor, she intends to continue to share the joys of learning in an adaptable environment while connecting with UCSD’s summer community. Some of Oluyemisi’s favorite stories are the course topics. Through these recognizable titles, they will encourage students to build a toolkit for literary analysis, develop their writer’s voice, and produce college level work.
Education
- M.F.A. in Writing, UCSD (expected 2026)
- A. in Africana Studies, Pomona College (2023)
Teaching Experience
- Teaching Assistant, UC San Diego (2023 – Present)
- IGNITE Fellow, Teach for America IGNITE Fellowship (2022 – 2023)
Work Experience
- Lifestyle Blogger, OAB Shares (2021 – Present)
- SURP Fellow, Pomona College (2022)
- Content Writer: News & Social Media, Pomona College (2021 – 2022)
- Student Voice, The Seattle Times Education Lab (2020 – 2021)