Nicole Brewer has worked in higher education for over 12 years as a faculty member who teaches in humanities and English. She specializes in providing reading and writing support to first-year college students. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English literature from Hollins University, a master’s degree in humanities and social thought from New York University, and a doctorate in education from Northeastern University. Her research focuses on developing methods to improve developmental education and academic student support in higher education.