Resume

• 2011

  English

  Spanish

  Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.)

  Creative Nonfiction

  University of New Hampshire

• 2006

  I facilitate logistics for our 30-person dragon boat team. This includes determining team fitness goals

  planning and leading 3 x weekly workouts

  providing one-on-one coaching

  communicating schedule and expectations to all team members

  and overseeing all committee actions

  from fundraising to social activities to gear procurement.

  The Valkyries Dragon Boat Team

  Editor / Producer : The Mamalogues

  • Solicited personal histories and worked closely with writers to craft performable monologues about motherhood

  eventually producing the first and second annual fundraiser performance: The Mamalogues\n• Performed outreach concerts within retirement homes and rehabilitation facilities for elderly audiences

  IOC Intergenerational Women's Choir

  Microsoft Office

  Research

  Tutoring

  Editing

  Teaching

  Writing

  Copy Editing

  Blogging

  Test Preparation

  Creative Writing

  Social Media

  Johann

  Willa

  Johann

  Portland Public Schools

  UNH Connors Writing Center

  Education Northwest

  University of New Hampshire

  C2 Education

  • Co-writer of the script and lyrics for original musicals: “Seven Generations”; \"We Are All Connected\"; and \"Remaking the World\".\n• Mentor and collaborate with student writers and performers during the production process.\n• Revise script and integrate feedback from producers and performers.

  Portland Public Schools

  Composition/ Creative Writing Intructor

  • Independently created syllabi and planned lessons for 401: Freshman Composition and 501: Creative Nonfiction.\n• Conferenced with all students individually to ensure one-on-one writing guidance

  prioritizing the writing process and tools for self-revision.

  University of New Hampshire

  Education Northwest

  Writing Assessment Rater

  Portland

  Oregon Area

  Beaverton

  OR

  -Meet and advise first-generation and recently immigrated students to evaluate their individual goals\n-Partner with students and provide coaching through thoughtful relationships\n-Plan academic and college admission strategies\n-Provide guidance and editing suggestions for essays

  applications

  and financial aid materials\n

  Reading and Writing Tutor

  C2 Education

  • Created and enforced curriculum for students with alternative learning styles\n• Collaborated with classroom teachers and special education staff to provide support to challenged students\n• Led intervention classes (Reading

  Writing

  Math) for students performing below benchmark\n

  Educational Assistant

  Portland

  Oregon Area

  Portland Public Schools

  Durham

  NH

  Conferenced with graduate and undergraduate writers; collaborated with students using non-directive methods to teach writing skills and engagement with the writing process.\n•Supervised undergraduate staff; trained and mentored new tutors to ensure a high—functioning center.\n•Assisted the Director in broadening the center’s scope

  expanding programs and resources for ESL students and graduate writers

  and coordinating outreach with other departments on campus.

  Tutor / Supervisor

  UNH Connors Writing Center

  Bachelor's degree

  Anthropology; English

  Dartmouth College