Kristi Stokes, M.A.

Graduate Assistant at Penn State Harrisburg
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Palmyra, Pennsylvania, United States, US

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A refreshing writer who weaves a good story without the need to resort to gratuitous sex, violence or other popular contrivances.

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Credentials

  • Graduate Student Online Teaching Certificate
    Penn State World Campus
    Nov, 2021
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • Penn State Harrisburg
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Graduate Assistant
      • Aug 2022 - Present

      I am currently working as a tutor in the Learning Center and as a teaching assistant for one of the professors. I am currently working as a tutor in the Learning Center and as a teaching assistant for one of the professors.

  • Various Magazines and Websites
    • Writing and Editing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Freelance Writer
      • Jan 2007 - Present

      o Flash fiction and short stories published in various anthologies including A Whortleberry Summer Anthology, Vault IX, Bloody Bubbles, and Vault IX Remix o Flash Fiction and short stories published nationally and internationally in e-zines including From the Fallout Shelter, The Linnet’s Wings, Brilliant Flash Fiction, and Static Movement o Creative nonfiction published in magazines and literary journals including Momsense Magazine, From the Fallout Shelter (2019 Best Essay Winner), The Burg, Moms Always Write, Inked, and Omnistoria o Lead writer for Wee Little Changes Blog (2010-2011) o Articles in The Hummelstown Sun (August 2015-October 2018) o Poetry in literary journals including Fission, From the Fallout Shelter, and From the Fallout Shelter’s 17: PSU to Parkland Show less

    • Graduate Teaching Assistant
      • Sep 2021 - Apr 2022

      o Grade assignments both on paper and online for students o Present Zotero (new technology to the students) in AA120N o Proofread and/or edit various pieces of writing belonging to Dr. Aguilera o Provide editing services to students in need of additional help with writing assignments o Grade assignments both on paper and online for students o Present Zotero (new technology to the students) in AA120N o Proofread and/or edit various pieces of writing belonging to Dr. Aguilera o Provide editing services to students in need of additional help with writing assignments

    • Graduate Assistant
      • Aug 2020 - May 2021

      o Research Assistant to Dr. Witwer, Penn State’s laureate for 2020-21  Research, locate, file, and organize relevant newspaper and magazine articles from the 1950s-70s relating to Jimmy Hoffa  Technical assistance in the laureate online webinars  One-on-one meetings with Dr. Witwer via Zoom  Extensive reading related to Jimmy Hoffa  Creation and upkeep of Hoffa Box online to store articles o Graduate Archivist for the Folklore Center  Digitization of DVDs and CDs in storage  Metadata sheet creation for digitized DVDs and CDs  Creation of a folklore teaching curriculum for elementary aged students  Assistance with script writing for upcoming conference advertisement  Editing and copyediting of various essays and articles for several different scholarly journals  Biweekly meetings to discuss progress with all graduate archivists o Research Assistant to Dr. Gerrity  Read and grade student homework assignments  Offer suggestions for improvement in papers for students on occasion  Respond to student questions sent via email Show less

  • Garzella Book Scouting Agency
    • Remote Reading Intern
      • May 2019 - Aug 2019

      ◦ Read manuscripts in a variety of genres and age ranges, including children, middle grade, young adult, adult, fantasy, science fiction, historical fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, contemporary, romance, horror, thriller, chapter book, picture book ◦ Completed daily readings of full manuscripts in under 24 hours throughout the work week (Monday-Friday) ◦ Wrote reports on each reading to include a description of the manuscript, a logline, a summary, and personal comments ◦ Communicated regularly, consistently, and quickly with internship supervisor ◦ Determined whether or not each manuscript should be considered for foreign editions and explained thought process behind the answer Show less

  • A well known and highly respected literary agency
    • Manuscript Reader
      • Oct 2017 - Mar 2019

      ◦ Read and identified desirable manuscripts from authors/prospective authors by reading the first ten pages via email ◦ Read and analyzed complete middle grade and young adult manuscripts in a variety of genres ◦ Wrote in-depth reader reports on each manuscript read including providing plot summary, style and pacing analysis, and character analysis ◦ Offered opinion, based on reading and analysis, of marketability of manuscript and value of manuscripts ◦ Attended and participated in intern information sessions on a monthly basis ◦ Communicated regularly with my internship supervisor Show less

    • Development Writer Intern
      • Jan 2018 - Apr 2018
  • Conclave: A Journal of Character
    • Flash Fiction Editor
      • Apr 2008 - Apr 2010
  • Harrisburg Area Community College Writing Lab
    • English Tutor
      • Jan 2001 - Jul 2002

Education

  • Penn State Harrisburg
    Master's, American Studies
    2020 - 2021
  • Penn State Harrisburg
    Bachelor's Degree, English
    2017 - 2020
  • HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College
    Associates, Elementary Education
    2000 - 2002

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