Resume

• 2016

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

  I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature at Indiana University. I hold a Max Kade Fellowship in Germanic Studies and my research interests include gender and narrative voice in oral and literary fairy tales.

  Comparative Literature and Folklore

  Indiana University

  Master of Arts - MA

  Comparative Literature

  Indiana University Bloomington

  Medieval Women Writers

  The Practice of Criticism

  Creative Writing

  The Monstrous Feminine

  Dimensions of Teaching

  Child and Adolescent Psychology

  Educational Foundations 1

  Problems in Agency

  Editing and Production Workshop

  Educational Foundations 2

  Orality

  Language

  and Literature

  Introduction to Contemporary Literary Studies

  Women & Literature: Transgender Literature

  Gender and Language in Literature

  Film

  and Society

  History of the German Language

  Teaching Adolescent Learners with Special Needs

  Aesthetics

  Children's Literature

  Analysis of Myth

  Duolingo Spanish Fluency: Intermediate (Estimated)

  Duolingo

  Duolingo German Fluency: Intermediate (Estimated)

  Duolingo

  Duolingo French Fluency: Advanced (Estimated)

  Duolingo

  SAVE (Schools Against Violence in Education)

  Genesee Community College

• 2014

  Master of Arts (M.A.)

  Research interests include gender and sexuality studies

  fairy tales

  and medieval literature.

  English Language and Literature

  General

  University of Rochester

• 2012

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

  Public Relations Officer

  Sigma Tau Delta\nDean's List

  Fall 2012\nWelcome Team Member

  Nomination Committee

  InterVarsity Christian Fellowship\nMember

  Ratio Christi Apologetics\nTeaching Assistant

  Editing and Production Workshop

  English Language and Literature

  General

  InterVarsity Christian Fellowship

  Spectrum Women's Ensemble

  Sigma Tau Delta

  Ratio Christi Student Apologetics Alliance

  SUNY Geneseo

  Senior

• 2009

  Associate of Science (A.S.)

  Studied Teacher Education

  Teacher Education and Professional Development

  Specific Subject Areas

  Education Club

  Forum Players

  Genesee Community College

• Care-A-Van Ministries

  Inc.

  is a mobile food pantry and ministry located in Batavia

  New York. Through weekly food and clothing distribution

  prayer meetings

  free summer picnics

  and holiday dinners

  Care-A-Van Ministries provides for the less fortunate members of the community.

  Care-A-Van Ministries

  Inc.

  GRE

  Verbal Reasoning - 163/170\nQuantitative Reasoning - 148/170\nAnalytical Writing - 4.5/6

  Math - 570\nWriting - 790\nReading - 680

  Critical Reading

  Creative Work

  Critical Thinking

  Social Media

  Adobe InDesign

  Google Drive

  Public Speaking

  Organization

  Microsoft PowerPoint

  Writing

  Microsoft Word

  Open Journal Systems

  Editing

  Google Calendar

  Presentations

  Research

  PowerPoint

  Teaching

  Microsoft Office

  Communication

  Portraits of Struggle: A Review of Amina Gautier's \"At-Risk: Stories\"

  Portraits of Struggle: A Review of Amina Gautier's \"At-Risk: Stories\"

  This research analyzing three motifs common in literary fairy tales and attempts to connect them back to the text of the 'Morte D'Arthur' by Sir Thomas Malory in an effort to find a relationship between the King Arthur legend and later fairy tales such as 'Cinderella' and 'Snow White.'

  Once Upon a Time: The 'Morte D'Arthur' and Literary Fairy Tales'

  A creative non-fiction piece published in \"Opus

  \" the literary magazine of SUNY Geneseo's English Club.

  A Moment with the King

  A poem inspired by John Keats' \"Ode on a Grecian Urn\" published in \"Opus

  \" the literary magazine of SUNY Geneseo's English Club.

  The Urn's Lament

  I am pursuing a Dual Ph.D in Comparative Literature and Folklore with a minor in Germanic Studies at Indiana University. My languages of focus are French

  German

  and Russian

  and my research interests involve fairy tales

  the agency and transcription of female bodies

  storytelling traditions and reader engagement

  language as identity-making tool

  and adaptation practices.

  Sarah

  Lawson

  SUNY Geneseo

  Lightspeed Technologies

  Inc.

  SIUE TRIO Upward Bound

  Inside Sales Team

  Genesee Community College

  NYS Education Department

  Indiana University Bloomington

  Campus Auxiliary Services

  Darien Lake Resort

  I checked students into the learning lab for their study hours and assisted them with the computer programs

  such as Microsoft Word

  Excel

  and Powerpoint.

  Genesee Community College

  Genesee Community College

  Batavia

  New York

  I called first-year students at Genesee Community College to check in on how their first year was going. I informed them of resources available to them and offered support when necessary. I also acted as a liaison between Student Support Services and Genesee Community College at the annual TRiO luncheon.

  Peer Mentor

  Bloomington

  Indiana Area

  Associate Instructor

  Indiana University Bloomington

  Genesee and Wyoming County

  I worked as a per-diem substitute teacher in middle/high schools in the area

  including Oakfield-Alabama

  Pavilion

  Attica

  and Alexander.

  Per Diem Substitute Teacher

  NYS Education Department

  Geneseo

  NY

  I worked as a Teaching Assistant for the Editing and Production Workshop at SUNY Geneseo

  which produces the biannual literary magazine

  \"Gandy Dancer

  \" a publication that accepts creative work from across the SUNY system. My duties included teaching some grammar lessons to aid with the editing process

  doing a close editing of accepted pieces

  organizing the reading period

  producing advertisements

  and managing the social media.

  Teaching Assistant

  SUNY Geneseo

  Geneseo

  NY

  I worked as a student in the Mary Jemison Dining Hall during my time at SUNY Geneseo. Throughout my time there I was trained on every food station

  and I was one of two students entrusted with the task of receiving and sorting stock on a bi-weekly basis. I also helped with various special events held by the dining hall throughout the school year. In Fall 2015 I received the Pride Coin in recognition of my hard work and willingness to contribute to a team environment.

  Student Employee

  Campus Auxiliary Services

  I tutor primarily in English for the Upward Bound college prep program. My student improved from below failing at the commencement of our work to passing all three Regents exams and holding high marks in English 2.

  SIUE TRIO Upward Bound

  Education Development Specialist

  We are passionate about improving the listening and learning environment for every child. We believe this will strengthen the connection between teachers and students that is at the heart of learning. Our easy-to-use audio systems deliver optimum speech intelligibility

  overcome classroom noise and provide crystal clear sound to all your students regardless of where they may be seated or where the teacher may be standing. Teachers report reduced vocal fatigue

  improved classroom management

  and increased academic performance without changing curriculum or teaching methods.

  Lightspeed Technologies

  Inc.

  Inside Sales Team

  Buffalo

  NY

  We are a full-service Sales and Marketing firm that will complement your current teams’ work. We fully integrate with our clients to deliver the best results with the most transparent relationship. We are a full-time extension of your teams

  and we work together from the inside-out.

  Business Development Representative

  Corfu

  NY

  I was responsible for maintaining storefronts and providing guests with pleasant and prompt shopping experiences within the park. I provided services ranging from applying personalized airbrush tattoos

  ride photos

  and leather bracelets to selling tickets to our concert venue through Ticketmaster. I was recognized with the Point Guard Award in 2014 for always being flexible and willing to work wherever I was needed.

  Merchandise Attendant

  Darien Lake Resort

  Member

  Phi Delta Kappa

  Public Relations Officer

  Sigma Tau Delta

  Member

  Phi Theta Kappa

  Worship Team Member

  Welcome Team Member

  Geneseo InterVarsity Christian Fellowship

  Spanish

  French

  German

  English

  Middle (1100-1500)

  Russian

  English

  Max Kade Fellowship

  I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature at Indiana University. I hold a Max Kade Fellowship in Germanic Studies and my research interests include gender and narrative voice in oral and literary fairy tales.

  Indiana University Department of Germanic Studies

  Partial Graduate Tuition Scholarship

  I was awarded a 50% tuition scholarship for the M.A. in English at the University of Rochester in March 2014.

  University of Rochester School of Arts

  Sciences

  & Engineering

  Delta Kappa Gamma Award for Women in Education

  $500 scholarship to a young woman continuing in the field of education.

  Delta Kappa Gamma