Christopher Alonso Email & Phone Number

- Increased state assessment test scores by 20% from previous year. - Earned highest reading and writing test scores among tested grades levels. - Oversaw and instructed seven classes of Honors English at the sophomore and junior levels. - Led students in in-depth analysis of fiction and informational texts, engaging them in critical thinking and discussion of topics in relation to real-world issues. - Created challenging yet attainable assignments to develop close reading and writing skills, providing mastery in those areas.- Guided and mentored students through writing projects, digital presentations, and public speaking- Installed classroom lending library to encourage reading diversity and engagement with extracurricular texts.

Miami

- Proofread and analyzed thesis and dissertations across all academic backgrounds for clarity and structure and submission to Office of Graduate Studies. - Increased retention and engagement of graduate students served by ~50%. - Coordinated with other graduate tutors to create and facilitate academic writing workshops including grammar, personal statements, and literature reviews. - Led monthly Dissertation Writing Circle through University of Graduate Studies office. - Assisted graduate students across all fields and disciplines with organizing and finalizing formal papers and documents for submission. - Coordinated with other graduate tutors to create and facilitate academic writing workshops including grammar, personal statements, and literature reviews. - Reported success of sessions and writing trends via weekly meetings. - Guided new, undergraduate peer tutors in critical thinking.

Coral Gables

- Collaborated with Event Coordinator to ensure success of author events and engagement of 150+ guests. - Moderated panels of writers including collaborations with the Perez Art Museum of Miami and O, Miami Poetry Festival. - Supported Events Coordinator with recommending local writers for conversations with writers on tour.- Spearheaded events with notable writers Joy Harjo, Natalie Diaz, T. Kira Madden, and Kristen Arnett, among others. - Curated notable new titles for themed displays. - Assisted social media team with Instagram and Twitter content, notably Author Books Chats via Twitter. - Proofread Books and Books Newsletter for grammar and style.- Mentored new booksellers to contribute to the store’s positivity. - Fluency in Microsoft Office, Mail, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Google Drive.

Youngstown, Ohio

Youngstown, Ohio Area

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Master Of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Creative Writing

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English Language And Literature/Letters

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language And Literature/Letters

Activities and Societies: Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society