Experience

Willamette Family, Inc.
• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Professional Development Coordinator

  • May 2023 - Present

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• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Freelance Writer

  • Jun 2022 - Present


University of Oregon

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Sep 2020 - Jun 2022

  •Responsible for pitching, organizing, and advertising community events for the UO MFA graduate cohort • Coordinated and hosted a bi-monthly graduate reading series (LiveLit West) for the MFA graduate cohort using an at-home broadcast studio • Assisted in judging the annual UO Libraries/OPA Undergraduate Poetry Prize • Facilitated and maintained a positive cohort environment through various community activities, encouraging creative feedback, and peer mentoring • Taught six undergraduate courses (virtually and in-person) at the 100, 200, and 300-levels in subjects ranging from text analysis, introductory compositional writing, and creative writing for both poetry and fiction • Created unique syllabi, lesson plans, and teaching schedules for each class in accordance with university and departmental policies • Managed, supported, and taught diverse classrooms of 10-25 undergraduate students • Facilitated a variety of student-focused activities including essay peer-review, creative writing workshops, and active pedagogical support outside of classroom hours • Held regular conferences with direct supervisors and peers to troubleshoot pedagogical methodology, classroom management issues, and syllabi construction Show less



YMCA Camp Seymour

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Outdoor Instructor

  • Aug 2018 - May 2020

  •Prepared and executed up to 20 different science and outdoor education-based classes to visiting schools, ranging from grades 3-8 • Facilitated various social and emotional learning activities for students that focused on teamwork, problem-solving, and open communication • Adapted and improvised schedule coordination based on inclement weather, staff shortages, and other unforeseen on-site circumstances • Attended bi-weekly team meetings to address school expectations, scheduling changes, and performance feedback • Attended individualized monthly meetings with direct supervisors to set personal goals, address areas of growth, and take on new responsibilities within the team • Lead staff development trainings for incoming staff members as well as professional development trainings for current staff • Wrote and developed new curriculum for the program based on personal interests, such as a Nature Writing course and a Youth Dungeons & Dragons extracurricular activity Show less