About Me

Being silly in Columbia

I am a student first.

My name is Brielle Plump, and I am an online Communication Studies faculty member for Community College and State University campuses across California.

On any given day I might be addressed as Brielle, Brie, Auntie Brie Brie, Prof. Plump, Ms. Plump, or just "Hey, you, instructor."

However, in all honesty, the title that fits the most is "student."

I have a BA and a MA in Communication Studies, 5+ years of Social Science teaching experience, 8+ years in industry experience, and 5+ years teaching yoga and pilates. All these activities have taught me one common lesson: there is a lot more to learn!

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I love to advance my knowledge as a professional, but I also am just a curious young woman. Every time I step in the class room I co-create learning, and my favorite topics to do this include:

  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Intercultural Communication
  • Health Communication
  • Public Speaking
  • Yoga Teacher Training

I think my friends as well as my students would call me playful and open minded. I am from Oakland, CA but have lived all over this state, and have also had the privilege of traveling many international places. I love to cook and hike, and to hang with my niece, Zirah!

You can learn more about my background under Be a Digital Citizen, or contact me on Linked In.