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New York, United States

- Provided a welcoming experience and a smooth transition for incoming classes, while deepening the sense of community for all students through school-wide events.- Collaborated with a team of leaders to enhance student experiences.

New York, United States

- Reviewed and pre-selected submissions for the editorial board and for judges during the magazine's print and online contests.

- Developed lesson plans regarding reading, writing, and social studies for students learning english as a second language. - Encouraged self-motivation to fulfill established class objectives.

Greater Seattle Area

- Created and translated content shared on various social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and the Study in the USA website, which receives 7.6 million unique visitors annually. - Wrote informational articles and blog posts based on research and experience to help foreign students study in the U.S.

- Co-Managed social media accounts such as Facebook and Instagram for the International Admissions Office writing weekly posts with a team of student leaders. - Promoted a story-based approach to social media posts, especially those introducing other international student leaders, so prospective students could see them as friendly, approachable sources of information about the application process and student life.

- Wrote event script and was Master of Ceremony for the 41st International Dinner, the largest international student event on campus.- Committed to being a source of support and information for incoming international students and providing the most positive first impression of Seattle University for 3 years.- Worked with a team of student leaders for the International Orientation, adapting to every situation as needed and assisting for over 9 orientations.

- Liaison between the student body and the alumni of Seattle University. - Volunteer for alumni events and work with other alumni ambassadors to encourage tradition, school spirit, professional development, and maintaining a relationship with the University even after graduation.- Co-chair of the Student Committee for Homecoming 2018, aiming to organize and promote events that will improve the students' experience outside the classroom through sports events, rallies, and music.

- Collaborate with students in English, Graphic Design, and other majors to promote a culture of artistic appreciation through our visual and literary arts magazine published yearly.- Lead weekly meetings with the students involved, take minutes, and keep the staff informed of every detail of the process through email and online polls.- Encourage students to interpret the yearly theme on a deeper level and express their opinions and perspectives through their preferred art medium.- Staff for 2014-2015 and 2016-2017 editions, Co-editor for 2017-2018 edition.

- Worked as seamstress for 4 different theatre productions for over 120 hours and as a wardrobe assistant, preparing costumes and assisting the actors during the show's run. - Gained valuable time-management skills and to work under pressure backstage to create the best experience for everyone involved in the shows and the audience.

- Guided peers to overcome difficulties with the language and motivated them to reach their full potential in the area during the quarter.

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Fiction Writing

School Of Professional Studies Certificate, Summer Punlishing Institute

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Creative Writing

Creative Writing

Fall Semester abroad through ISA. Studied Writing for Children, Tragedy: Ancient to Modern, and London Theatre Studies.

High School, International Baccalaureate Certificates In English B, Visual Arts, And Spanish A