Meggie Nelson Email & Phone Number

Remote

Tutored students in English, grammar, and writing up through a college level, and tutored students in sciences up to a high school level. Helped work through each problem in step-by-step conversation to ensure the unique needs of each student were addressed. Edited, critiqued, and polished papers.

Working with crochet and sewn plushes, wood burning, and upcycling, along with traditional media 2D art.

BFA: Developed a portfolio of original short stories, over 200 poems, and 80,000 words of a novel. Explored the writing process from brainstorming, outlining, character creation, world-building, and conceptualization all the way to finished product. Gave thorough feedback during group critiques, examining pieces line-by-line and as a whole. Edited and revised both personal works and the works of others. Concentrated on composing pieces of genre fiction, particularly character-driven fantasy and horror. Experimented with nonfiction (research papers, essays, and memoirs), realistic fiction, science fiction, collaborative pieces, humor, steampunk, and prose poetry.Since graduating:Dictated 40,000 words of a novel. Assembling three poetry collections to send out for publication. Conceptualizing a podcast on interesting world-building and the research that goes into it.

Fenwick Library, Fairfax Va

Engaged with visitors daily by assisting patrons both in person and remotely via phone. Facilitated check out, answered directional and research questions, and worked with patrons to make sure their experience was a pleasant one. Staffed the circulation desk, assisted patrons with checking out books, processed returned materials, answered phone calls, and created research bibliographies with Zotero. Worked with data entry and automating formatting in Microsoft Excel. Conducted personal training in Adobe programs for graphic design and Zotero for scholarly citation. Developed personal skills through Lynda.com workshops and independent research.

Fairfax, Va

Shelved and organized books, assisted patrons both in person and remotely, pulled requested books from the stacks, answered any questions guests had, aided with locating books that had been misplaced, and helped to process inter-library loans mailed to us from other institutions. Staffed the circulation desk as needed, to aid with the checkout process and book returns.

Fenwick Library, Fairfax Va

Shelved and organized books, assisted patrons both in person and remotely, pulled requested books from the stacks, answered any questions guests had, aided with locating books that had been misplaced, and helped to process inter-library loans mailed to us from other institutions. Staffed the circulation desk as needed, to aid with the checkout process and book returns.

Front Royal

Conducted a semester-long group research project culminating in a research paper and a forty-minute PowerPoint presentation, including drafts of an outreach plan.Developed short podcast responses to assignments for both research and outreach.Completed units on GIS, stakeholder analysis, grant writing, and public outreach.Managed a personal blog about experiences over the course of the semester.Museum Collection Management Practicum: Managed Excel database, curated physical collection, prepared specimens, and integrated new additions to the collection.

Vesuvius Va

Taught over 250 campers about nature writing through guided discussion. Edited and gave feedback on over 450 pages of camper reports. Emphasized attention to detail through observational journal entries, with focus on the synthesis of scientific observations and personal reflections. Organized and led group hikes to nearby locations in the Blue Ridge Mountains.Directed campers in classes, recreation, and duties. Enforced rules and resolved conflicts. Cleaned camp facilities, organized supplies, took inventory, completed necessary assignments, and instructed campers in proper procedures. Cooperated with others on staff to create curriculums and teach classes.

Vesuvius Va

Taught over 250 campers about native mammals, skeletal anatomy, and tracking through guided discussion. Edited and gave feedback on over 450 pages of camper reports. Organized and led group hikes to nearby locations in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Directed campers in classes, recreation, and duties. Enforced rules and resolved conflicts. Cleaned camp facilities, organized supplies, took inventory, completed necessary assignments, and instructed campers in proper procedures. Cooperated with others on staff to create curriculums and teach classes.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Creative Writing

Activities and Societies: Member of the Honors Program 2013-2017. Member of the Honors Living Learning Community 2013-2016. Reader.

Minor In Applied Conservation, Wildlife Ecology And Conservation

Creative Writing, Dual Enrollment As A High School Student