Education

• University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

  Creative Writing, Spanish
  Worked as editorial staff on campus journal of the arts: Editor in Chief, Sheepshead Review, 2011-2012 Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Sheepshead Review, Spring 2011 High School Sections Editor, Sheepshead Review, 2010-2011 Poetry Editor, Sheepshead Review, Fall 2010 Poetry Staff Reader, Sheepshead Review, Spring 2010 Attended readings and creative writing events: Invited Reading and Panel, Wisconsin Book Festival: “Voices From the Protests/The Poets of Verse Wisconsin,” October 23, 2011 Invited Reading, Olbrich Gardens, Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets, June 25, 2011 Worked as a teaching assistant for multiple courses: Introduction to Creative Writing, Fall 2011 Practicum in Literary Publishing, 2011-2012
  

• Daniels Fellowship

  
  Scholarship for excellence in writing, literature, or humanities.
  

• Bowling Green State University

  Master of Arts (M.A.)

  English, Literary and Textual Studies
  My emphasis and thesis project is on post-Civil War African American literature. Thus, my specialization is in ethnic studies. I also developed an interest in disability and gender studies. As a part of my graduate education, I also worked as a curator of multiple digital projects. The links to them are included in this profile.
  

• Bowling Green State University

  English Instructor

  
  Taught American Literature Survey course as well as several courses in English Composition. Developed syllabi, reading and writing assignments, lectures, and group work for students. Worked individually and as part of team to teach necessary skills and course materials. Commented extensively on student work and assignments, provided verbal feedback, met personally with students in conferences in order to ensure progress and help students achieve learning objectives for each course.