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Livonia, Michigan, United States

Oak Park, Michigan, United States

Remote

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

Led an editorial staff of 20+ graduate student readers in the production of the 2020 print and online issue, which featured literature and visual art. Oversaw design & production of the magazine’s 2019 & 2020 print and online issues, debuting at the 2019 AWP Conference in Portland, OR and 2020 AWP Conference in San Antonio, TX. Organized and led weekly group discussions to review meeting agendas and set attainable goals.

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

Taught intro-level college composition, introducing students to the world of academic writing, the English Department’s curriculum, and MLA formatting standards. Created lesson plans and assignments. Graded all course materials including final essays. Led group discussions to assist students in developing reading comprehension skills, self-guided essay planning, and revision habits through rough and final draft assignments.

Developed syllabus and course materials for a non-credit workshop of community members interested in writing fictional short stories. Led workshops and provided written comments for participants. Created craft-based discussions and writing activities based on assigned readings.

Contributed to the development of a university-wide rubric used to assess students’ writing based on specific, norm-referenced criteria. Participated in grade norming sessions to ensure the accuracy of the grading system. Assessed student writing from various departments at FAU in order to give those departments an annual report on the effectiveness of student writing in that discipline.

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

Worked with The University Center for Excellence in Writing by tutoring students one-on-one in 25 minute sessions assisting in editing papers with a variety of subjects, including freshman composition, literature, marketing, and world history. Reviewed student papers and enforced Chicago style, MLA and APA citation standards. Assisted students in developing reading comprehension, thesis statement drafting, research strategies, and evidence utilization, among other areas. Coached students in the development of the skills and confidence needed to independently proofread their own assignments.

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

Coached students in a variety of subjects, including English, History, Algebra, and Science. Guided group review sessions on a variety of curriculum topics for middle-school-aged students. Graded and proofread Tutorial Request Forms, offering written and verbal feedback to improvecomprehension skills.

Deerfield Beach, Florida, United States

Employed keen attention to detail in conducting research and documentation functions to ensure the approval of insurance claims. Upheld HIPPA Standards of privacy while performing data entry and record-keeping services.

Maintained case records containing all documentation and correspondence to maintain swift retrieval. Conducted extensive legal research and prepared summary documents to assist Managing Attorney. Compiled and prepared case materials to prepare for trial and deposition dates.

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

Activities and Societies: Managing Editor of the Swamp Ape Review, a national literary magazine run by MFA students at FAU (2019)..

Dual Bachelor'S In Arts (B.A.) In English Language And Literature And In History

Activities and Societies: Focus on Writing and Rhetoric. Recipient of the Martin and Sylvia Shaw History Scholarship.Made the Dean’s List.