Education

• Adelphi University

  M.F.A. in Creative Writing

  Dramatic Writing
  
  

• Adelphi University

  Adjunct Faculty, English Department

  
  Course Taught: Introduction to Creative Writing • Introduced twenty undergraduate creative writing students to elements (image, voice, character, setting, story, and development and revision, just to name a few) of fiction, poetry, and drama • Designed and implemented all aspects of the course, and developed the syllabus • Prepared class discussions, evaluated weekly assignments and homework, led workshops in creative writing, mentored, conducted individual conferences, and calculated final grades
  

• Adelphi University

  Administrative Assistant for the M.F.A. in Creative Writing Program

  
  • Served as the Managing Editor for Cats & Monkeys (the official newsletter of Adelphi University’s M.F.A. in Creative Writing Program); Martha Cooley, Editor • For each issue of Cats & Monkeys, collected submissions and final copy, contributed to the design and layout, and proofread the final product before printing • Wrote for and contributed to Cats & Monkeys • Collected material for, created, and circulated News and Announcements (a weekly e-newsletter sent to the M.F.A. students) • Helped maintain and update the M.F.A. Program’s content on the Adelphi University website • Worked closely with the M.F.A Program’s Director, Judith Baumel, to organize and facilitate the M.F.A. application and selection process • Provided support to the English Department’s faculty members, Anton Dudley and Kermit Frazier, as needed • Served as a liaison between the English Department’s administration and the M.F.A. student body • Acted as the primary contact for outside questions • Organized marketing material, and represented the M.F.A. Program at Open Houses and off-campus events • Drafted letters, analyzed and entered data, and maintained computerized files using Word and Excel as needed • Researched and implemented ways of strengthening and marketing a new M.F.A. program • Researched potential development and grant opportunities
  

• Augusta University

  B.A. in Communications

  Theatre