Teaching at English Aloud since July 2012
Living in Chicago, USA
EDUCATION
Master of Arts in English,
Specializing in American Literature, Eastern Illinois University, May 2012
Bachelor of Arts in English, Eastern Illinois University, May 2009
Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills, IL General Study, English focus, 2005-2006
EMPLOYMENT
Instructor, English 1002: Composition
and Literature, EIU Spring 2012
Writing Tutor, EIU Writing Center,
August 2010-2012
- • one-on-one sessions with writers of all subjects, levels, and concentrations
- EIU Writing Center ESL Group Coordinator, 2010
• Talked with International Students about their writing concerns
• Developed workshops based on discussions
• Worked with
students who needed additional assistance comprehending and writing in the
English language
Freelance Editor, 2010-present
• Academic Papers of all Concentrations, Memoirs, Poetry, Essays, Fiction, Journal Articles of all Concentrations, Etc.
Student Instructor, EIU Creative Writing Summer Camp Charleston, IL Summer 2008
• Developed creative ideas for high school student writers
• Independently instructed students in writing
• Assisted in comprising student magazine
• Attended and contributed in student
poetry reading
PUBLICATIONS
November Writing Project, PA, 2011
Caper Journal, NY, 2011
The Vehicle, EIU 2007, 2008, 2010
The Glacier, Moraine Valley Community College 2005
AWARDS
Women’s Studies Essay Contest, Spring
2012
Louise Murray Award for Children’s
Literature, Spring 2009
Louise Murray Award for Children’s
Literature, Spring 2008
Mary Coon Cottingham Scholarship for Creative
Writing, Spring 2008
Dean’s List, Moraine Valley Community
College, Spring 2005
ABOUT ME
I recently graduated with my Master’s degree specializing in modern American literature, but I have also studied literature from different time periods all over the world. Since my undergraduate and graduate degrees are in English, I also have a thorough understanding of the English language and its mechanics. During my time as a writing tutor, ESL tutor, and teacher, I have gained experience teaching the intricacies of the English language in a fun and easily accessible way.
I try to find creative avenues into learning to make our lessons fun, and to have my students interact with the material on a personal level so that they feel connected to what they are learning. I am a true lover of all things art! I am the author of eighteen literary novels, I write and illustrate children’s books, I edit and publish a literary magazine, and I love to read and discuss books of all kinds!
I also like to make up my own yoga moves, to eat ice cream, and to play the ukulele by the lake and scare all of the
fish away!
