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Whittier, CA, US

New York, United States

• Write informative book reviews of pre-released fiction comprised of an accurate plot summary and critical assessment of the narrative for Publishers Weekly magazine.

Maiden Lane, New York

• Market new book releases and older overlooked literature by writing over 50 articles, including feature articles, listicles, book excerpts, and giveaways, enabling authors to attract more readers and boost book sales.

Maiden Lane, New York

• Pitched, researched, wrote, and edited articles and book, movie, and TV show lists for OR/M’s 6 verticals, allowing for increased audience engagement and improved sales of backlist titles.
• Built website posts with Orion CMS, resulting in polished and entertaining articles, allowing for easier content discoverability with SEO.
• Designed featured images using Photoshop to capture the articles’ tone and content accurately.

Whittier, California, United States

• Evaluate the academic needs of approximately 20 students of varying grade levels through weekly 1-hour sessions, developing tailored tutoring plans that incorporate curriculum goals and Common Core learning objectives.
• Strengthen elementary and high school students’ phonetics, reading comprehension, essay writing, and basic math skills to get students up to grade level or ahead of the curriculum.
• Update curriculum by improving the summer program's organization, content, and presentation to enhance students’ instruction.
• Mentor instructors by communicating company procedures and demonstrating how to utilize available resources.

Whittier, California, United States

• Led weekly virtual meetings focused on expanding campus awareness of club events.
• Spearheaded virtual event planning, encouraging creative campaigns ranging from a Virtual Cookbook to FRN Jeopardy, increasing awareness about food waste.
• Managed Instagram and Facebook pages promoting club events, providing tips on food sustainability, and growing student membership.
• Transported food donations from Whittier College to a local church, establishing a reliable source of community.

Whittier, California, United States

• Provided personalized support through weekly meetings with 2 students on academic probation, determining academic concerns and emotional needs, which raised their grades from Fs to As.
• Guided mentees to structure schedules and prioritize assignments according to distinct short-term and long-term goals through various organizational methods.
• Empowered mentees through guided worksheets utilizing productive study habit strategies to improve time management skills and increase self-esteem.

Whittier, California, United States

• Supported 15 freshmen through individualized advice on essays during classroom and office hours to improve the clarity of their writing.
• Facilitated discussion and demonstrated active listening to aid students in formulating effective essay topics, theses, and evidence analyses.
• Clarified students’ questions concerning grammatical errors, research, and overall essay structure from the paper’s outline stage to its final draft.

Whittier, California, United States

• Edited approximately 10 creative pieces per shift, from drafting to the final stage, through detailed correction of spelling and grammatical errors, leading to well-composed newspaper articles.
• Collaborated with a team of 7 editors via fast-paced weekly editing sessions, creating a productive team environment.
• Suggested alternative sentence structure and stronger word choice during feedback sessions, allowing for professional newspaper production.