Previous Professional Writing Samples
PROFESSIONal Experiences
INSTRUCTOR of Curricula & Record
George Mason University, Dept. of English, Fairfax, VA
Aug. 2013-May 2016
- Planned curricula, selected textbooks, created syllabi, & taught composition, literature, & creative writing to undergraduate students.
- Worked with students in one-on-one setting, taught basics of MLA & APA formatting/ editing, wrote student recommendation letters, and scheduled office hours conferences
- ENGH 101: First-Year Composition (Fall 2014, Spring 2016)
- ENGH 201: Reading and Writing About Texts (Spring 2014 & Fall 2015)
- ENGH 396: Introduction to Creative Writing (Spring 2016)
TUTOR
George Mason University Writing Center, Fairfax, VA
Aug. 2013-May 2016
- Tutored undergraduate students in higher education writing assignments
- Discussed methods of synthesizing research information, proofreading/editing skills, and proper MLA/APA citations
- Created instructional writing pamphlets & presented informational sessions about Writing Center services
HEAD INSTRUCTOR & MARKETING REP.
Take My Word For It! (TMWFI), Vienna, VA
Sept. 2013—May 2016
- Instructed a 10-weeks class of elementary school students (3-6th grade) in poetry & fiction
- Organized & lead student reading at the end of 10-weeks
- Represented & marketed program to parents during Open House & Enrichment Programs
POETRY EDITOR
Phoebe Journal, Fairfax, VA
Sept. 2014-May 2016
- Solicited poetry submissions from published writers
- Solicited writers as judges for annual poetry contest
- Collaborated with Assist. Editor on electronic submissions and notified poets on submission
- Assigned packets of submission to Readers and coordinated Reader Meetings
- Promote journal through social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & WordPress
HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT & OUTREACH
Stillhouse Press, Fairfax VA
Jun. 2014-May 2016
- Research & grant application processing for the Press
- Coordinated outreach events for reader appreciation and new reader membership
- Promoted & coordinated promotional events at bookstore venues for author readings, book sales, and donors
- Coordinated art from graphic artists and book cover designs Solicited & edited various manuscripts for press to publish
AFTER-SCHOOL HEAD ELEMENTARY TEACHER
North Kingstown Daycare and Preschool, North Kingstown, RI
Sept. 2011-Aug. 2013
- Tutored in elementary reading, writing, and mathematics
- Organized cultural-based projects, summer field trips, and summer reading programs
- Marketed and promoted school age program to visiting parents
- Trained assistant teachers in daily school age activities and individual student assessment
DIRECTOR OF ARTS
World Scholar-Athlete Games, South Kingstown, RI
Jan-Jul 2011
- Coordinated 10-day projects and final 1-hour Closing Ceremony performance for 1,500 students (ages 15-19 years)
- Designed crucial marketing recruitment flyers, press releases, website advertisements, and informative documents
- Represented organization at independent high schools, RI rotary clubs, and all-state performing arts events; and at catered events at United Nations office in New York, RI state-house, and West Hartford Peace Walk
STAGE MANAGER, STAGE CREW
Courthouse Center for the Arts, South Kingstown, RI
Jun. 2010-Sept. 2010
- Assisted preparation of theater staging for La Cage Follies
- Rehearsal preparation: coordinated show-day & rehearsal schedules with musicians & actors
- Show-day preparation: called actors time for show; prepared stage props & furniture settings; called the light cues for the show.
RELEVANT SKILLS AND STRENGTHS:
Fluency in Mandarin Chinese and German
Able to type +75wpm & familiarity with all MS Office Suite, Google Suite, Mac/PC operating system
Proficient in Graphics Design programs (Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop)