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Kim Jaxon

Kim Jaxon

Professor, Composition & Literacy

Kim Jaxon

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  • Composing Science
  • Jumbo Course Design
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  • Remembering Nick

Curriculum Vitae

Link to CV HERE in Google Docs

 

Dr. Kim Jaxon

I’m a Professor of English (Composition & Literacy) at California State University, Chico. I received my Ph.D. at UC, Berkeley in the Language & Literacy, Society & Culture program in the Graduate School of Education. My research interests focus on theories of literacy, particularly digital literacies, the teaching of writing, course design, and teacher education. Honored to be awarded the California Association of Teachers of English (CATE) College Teaching Excellence award in 2014; the Outstanding Teacher at Chico State 2019-2020; the Diversity & Inclusion Award in 2019; and the Chico Rotary Educator of the Year in 2021.

Finally, I’m a self proclaimed gamer and geek.
Photo above by Jason Halley

Contact me: kjaxon@csuchico.edu

Fall 2025
Academic Writing, English 130
Theory & Practice in Tutoring Writing, English 431
Theories of Literacy, English 632
Director, Writing Mentor Program & English 131
Faculty Senate HFA representative
REACH mentor

Other Courses Taught

  • Engl 130: Academic Writing
  • Engl 332: Literacy Studies
  • Engl 333: Advanced Comp for Future Teachers (Online)
  • Engl 341: Reading Lit For Future Teachers
  • Engl 341: Reading Lit For Future Teachers (Online)
  • Engl 431: Theory & Practice Tutoring Writing
  • Engl 534: Lit/Lang/Comp
  • Engl 632: Theories of Literacy
  • Engl 634: Teaching Composition
  • Engl 692: Digital Cultures (Special Topics)

Composing Science: A Facilitator’s Guide to Writing in the Science Classroom


Proud to announce that our book, which focuses on teaching writing in the sciences, is available from TCPress and Amazon.
You will also find supplemental materials, including detailed lesson plans, on our companion site also called Composing Science

Recent Posts

  • Joy of Learning Talks: The Impact of Undergraduate Research on Learning and Identity
  • New book chapter with Dr. Laura Sparks
  • OkayestMoms Podcast: Raising Readers
  • Rise, Teach, Learn podcast with Drs. Gunderson, Jaxon, and Justus: AI in Academia
  • edmoves podcast: Kim Jaxon and The Next Right Thing

Dr. Kim Jaxon

  • 400 West 1st Street • Chico, CA 95929-0830
  • English Dept: 530.898.5124
  • kjaxon@csuchico.edu

RSS Nerdy Book Club

  • Be Scared, But Be Brave by Maura Jortner June 12, 2025 CBethM
  • My Precious: How Magical Objects and Totems in Both Fantasy and Realistic Fiction Help Young Readers Deal with Tough Times by Mima Tipper May 30, 2025 CBethM
  • Ten Middle Grade Novels with a Hint of Magic by Melissa Dassori May 24, 2025 CBethM
  • MOVING BEYOND SURVIVAL MODE by Ann Braden May 20, 2025 CBethM
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