10+ years of experience in the education sector, with proven expertise in leading and motivating diverse individuals, and developing and implementing writing instruction, study prep, and academic support to students of various ages (4-20+ years old), economic backgrounds, and learning needs. 

1. All Teaching Experience
   1. Youth & Teens Program, University of Washington
   2. Program for Creative Writing, English, University of Washington
   3. Freelance (Care.com)
2. Volunteer Work
   1. Integrated PE, Fossil Ridge High School
   2. Special Olympics Colorado
   3. Fort Collins Museum of Discovery
   4. Columbus Academy
3. Pedagogical Training 
   1. Program for Creative Writing, University of Washington
   2. Program for Writing and Rhetoric, University of Washington

All Teaching Experience

Youth & Teens Program, University of Washington

Instructional Assistant / June – August 2025; Seattle, Washington

• Facilitated and assisted creative writing courses for ~30 students from the King County region aged 8 to 18.
• Courses included English Language Learning students from China, Vietnam, and South Korea, as well as students with learning impairments.
• Used diverse pedagogical styles, such as anti-racist and multimodality, to strengthen writing skills in students.
• Effectively responded to parents/guardians’ communications and inquiries, resolved conflicts related to student behavior, and supported the lead instructor with classroom management in a fast-paced environment.

Program for Creative Writing, English, University of Washington

Predoctoral Instructor / Sept 2023 – June 2025; Seattle, Washington

• Created and taught courses (ENGL131 and ENGL283) for twenty-three students two hours in length twice weekly. Courses included English Language Learning students.
• Courses were synchronous and asynchronously taught. Office hours were completed on Zoom and in person.
• Created lectures, discussions, and activities based on class readings and materials, including collaborative, structured creative writing workshops in accordance with program-provided outcomes.

Freelance (Care.com)

Academic/Test Prep Tutor / Aug 2021 – April 2022; Fort Collins, Colorado

• Met one-on-one with middle school students (7th to 8th grade) twice per week for academic support or test prep in humanities and STEM subjects. 
• Academic support included personalized feedback, individualized study guides. Study plans were discussed in conference and agreed upon with the student and parent(s).

Volunteer Work

Integrated PE, Fossil Ridge High School

High School Student Aide / January – June 2018; Fort Collins, Colorado

• Worked one-on-one and in class sizes of ~30 students with learning disabilities in physical education activities.
• The average ratio allowed 1-2 neurotypical high school student aides per special needs student.
• Ensured exceptional PE experience by adapting activities to each student’s needs using diverse learning styles and successful collaboration with departmental aides and instructors.

Special Olympics Colorado

High School Volunteer / May 2016; May 2018; Fort Collins, Colorado

• Served as liaison for student athletes (ages 5+) and their families; facilitated check-in/out, food and refreshments deliveries, lunch breaks, and photography.
• Accompanied student athletes in a “buddy system” to games, competitions, and celebrations in accordance with students’ personalized itinerary.

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery

Summer Volunteer Counselor / June – July 2016; Fort Collins, Colorado

• Co-led up to 25 campers aged 7 to 10 each week in outdoor activities, field trips, and instruction.
• Educated campers on the academic local knowledge of Fort Collins history, ecology, and astronomy.
• Facilitated crafts and learning stations and encouraged passion and knowledge of humanities and STEM subjects.

Columbus Academy

Summer Volunteer Junior Counselor / June 2014 – August 2015; Gahanna, Ohio

• Assisted counselors and instructors with one-week, all-day camps of ~30 students in preschool to high school in various camps, such as theatre, chess, and gymnastics.
• Co-led outdoor activities and field trips to natural woodlands and tourist sites around Columbus, Ohio.
• Connected with campers one-on-one to ensure needs were met with diverse learning styles. Campers were from racially, culturally, and economically diverse communities around Franklin County.

Pedagogical Training 

Program for Creative Writing, University of Washington

ENGL587: Topics in Teaching Creative Writing / September – December 2024; Seattle, Washington

• Covered pedagogical topics for teaching creative writing to students of all levels, ages, and backgrounds.
• Reviewed methods of fostering all-inclusive, open workshop environments.

Program for Writing and Rhetoric, University of Washington

ENGL567: Approaches to Teaching Composition / September – December 2023; Seattle, Washington

• Reviewed pedagogical methods for equitable assessment and non-perspective teaching methods.
• Gave presentations on multi-modal learning and multi-linguistic approaches to pedagogy.

**References available upon request