Experience

JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 509J

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• English Language Teacher

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  Madras, Oregon, United States



Polyphony Lit

• United States
• Writing and Editing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Online Creative Writing Instructor

  • Nov 2020 - Aug 2021

  As a Creative Writing Instructor, I created courses targeted to high school students covering various aspects of creative writing. This involved every aspect of curriculum development including course ideation, unit development, and assignment creation.



Western

• Software Development

• First Year Composition Instructor

  • Sep 2019 - Jun 2020

  I instructed a curriculum focused on writing about writing pedagogy while foregrounding multi-modality. I additionally fulfilled vacancies due to illness, appointments, and other instructor absences. In this role, I adapted and used the course curriculum in reflection of individual student needs. Some of my accomplishments included: ~ Designed traveling creative writing lesson plan rooted in comparison of Miranda July’s text “Oranges” and the film companion piece “Are You the… Show more I instructed a curriculum focused on writing about writing pedagogy while foregrounding multi-modality. I additionally fulfilled vacancies due to illness, appointments, and other instructor absences. In this role, I adapted and used the course curriculum in reflection of individual student needs. Some of my accomplishments included: ~ Designed traveling creative writing lesson plan rooted in comparison of Miranda July’s text “Oranges” and the film companion piece “Are You the Favorite Person of Anybody?”. ~ Refined daily lesson plans within tight time constraints and fulfilled last-minute staff absences; instructed 11 course meetings of up to 24 students in Fall Quarter 2019. Show less



Talent Inc.

• Hong Kong
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Staff Writer

  • Sep 2018 - Oct 2019

  Bellinham, WA During my time with Talent, Inc., I crafted career documents for job-seekers across all industries. This means I created resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn documents, and other necessary materials for management candidates of all levels across multiple specialties. One of my strengths was my ability to communicate strategic choices to clients and recommend the appropriate presentation of each candidate’s qualifications. Some of my accomplishments included: ~ Simultaneously managed up… Show more During my time with Talent, Inc., I crafted career documents for job-seekers across all industries. This means I created resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn documents, and other necessary materials for management candidates of all levels across multiple specialties. One of my strengths was my ability to communicate strategic choices to clients and recommend the appropriate presentation of each candidate’s qualifications. Some of my accomplishments included: ~ Simultaneously managed up to 15 clients each week; designated as point person for escalated clients and maintained rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. ~ Utilized specific strategies for global clients across general business, labor, information technology, customer service, finance, medical, and other industries. ~ Set and adjusted work hours to ensure attainment of weekly quota requirements set forth by executive leadership. Show less



Best Version Media

• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Content Coordinator

  • Aug 2017 - Dec 2018

  Salem, OR As a Content Coordinator, I oversaw monthly magazine publication and communicated amongst featured families, publisher, and enterprise headquarters. I wrote monthly articles and generated innovative new content ideas specific to each neighborhood. In this position, I collaborated with local businesses and featured community events. I also liaised with rotating photographers and communicated image needs clearly. Some of my accomplishments included: ~ Cultivated positive relationships… Show more As a Content Coordinator, I oversaw monthly magazine publication and communicated amongst featured families, publisher, and enterprise headquarters. I wrote monthly articles and generated innovative new content ideas specific to each neighborhood. In this position, I collaborated with local businesses and featured community events. I also liaised with rotating photographers and communicated image needs clearly. Some of my accomplishments included: ~ Cultivated positive relationships with magazine patrons and community members; augmented pool of feature families through word of mouth and personal referrals. ~ Widened representation of featured residents; produced articles featuring families outside of the previously prioritized nuclear, white representation. ~ Listened to concerns of residents and adapted magazine content; reflected appropriate suggestions in additional magazine sections. Show less



Salem-Keizer Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Special Education Instructional Assistant

  • May 2017 - Jun 2018

  Salem, OR I progressed through substitute positions and secured a permanent role at Keizer Elementary School during my time with the school district. In this permanent role, I supported second-grade students diagnosed with various physical and mental disabilities through their coursework and social skill development. I tailored all of my students’ learning materials and curriculum requirements to their individual learning styles. Some of my accomplishments included: ~ Juggled individual… Show more I progressed through substitute positions and secured a permanent role at Keizer Elementary School during my time with the school district. In this permanent role, I supported second-grade students diagnosed with various physical and mental disabilities through their coursework and social skill development. I tailored all of my students’ learning materials and curriculum requirements to their individual learning styles. Some of my accomplishments included: ~ Juggled individual student needs and adapted classroom material to fit their learning styles. ~ Communicated student needs to various school district employees and oversaw students’ emotional and academic growth. Show less



Saint Mary's College of California

• United States
• Higher Education

• Writing Adviser

  • Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

  Moraga, CA I studied pedagogy and implemented writing practices center-wide while with the CWAC. Through my role, I connected with undergraduate and graduate students in one on one consultations and helped hone academic writing aimed at specific audiences. I also guided students through the revision process and provided them with next steps for their individual projects. Some of my accomplishments included: ~ Attended training sessions and weekly roundtable meetings; communicated issues to… Show more I studied pedagogy and implemented writing practices center-wide while with the CWAC. Through my role, I connected with undergraduate and graduate students in one on one consultations and helped hone academic writing aimed at specific audiences. I also guided students through the revision process and provided them with next steps for their individual projects. Some of my accomplishments included: ~ Attended training sessions and weekly roundtable meetings; communicated issues to organization leadership and devised improved strategies for optimized student success. ~ Selected to lead group workshop for introductory science course students. Show less



Abiqua Academy

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Private Tutor

  • Nov 2015 - Jun 2016

  Salem, OR In the position of Writing Tutor, I mentored a student in art of creative writing through one-on-one instruction. I coordinated these lessons around the elements of writing and provided feedback on student-generated stories. One of my accomplishments included: ~ Assisted student with revisions process and lectured on elements of craft; taught theoretical skills and designed writing prompts.