OBJECTIVE:	To obtain a teaching, writing, tutoring postion.

EDUCATION:	           Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics, Naropa
University	  		        Boulder, CO
                                        Master of Fine Arts, Concentration in
Writing and Poetics        2007- 2008
			Thesis:  "The Interactive Poetic Space:  An Active Evolution of Surrealism
				    in the Contemporary Poetics of Arthur Sze and Will Alexander."

College at Old Westbury, State University of New York		                         
 Old Westbury, NY
Bachelor of Art, Concentration in Language and Literature;                      
                        2004-2006
Multicultural Literature and English
Thesis:  "Examining the Pre-WWII and Post WWII Generational Conflict
                                                          In Jack Kerouac's The
Town and the City."

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:	
Adjunct Lecturer                                                                
                                               Old Westbury, NY
        College at Old Westbury, SUNY                                           
                        September 2009-Present
 * Fall 2009:  English Composition 2 (Adolescent Literature), Introduction to
Creative Writing, and Introduction to Literature.  Spring 2010:  English
Composition 2 (Adolescent Literature), and two installments of Literature Cross
Cultures.
 * Evaluate and comment on student work ranging from creative writing to
analytical essays.
 * Write lesson plans, present material, and lead discussions.

	Writing Center Tutor 	  Old Westbury, NY					                           Old
Westbury, NY
                College at Old Westbury, SUNY                                   
                        2005-2006
 * Guided students through the process of organizing and composing a critical
essay.
 * Answered questions concerning grammar and writing technique.
 * Advised students with a variety of skill levels:  from ESL to undergrads
preparing their theses.

                                           Teacher Volunteer	Williston Park, NY
St. Aidan's Religious Education Program                                         
                        1995-1998
 * Conducted a weekly hour-long class for 8-12 first graders ranging in topics
from understanding prayers and sacraments to equality and acceptance.
 * Prepared lesson plans and coordinated creative ways for the students to
engage material, such as art projects, games, and sing along.
 * Assigned and graded homework and completed report cards.
 * Honed interpersonal skills when communicating student's progress to parents.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:	
	Co-Founder/Editor/Content Writer		                 Boulder, CO/ New York City,
NY
                        In Stereo Press (Online Journal)                        
                        March 2008-Present
 * Read newly submitted work for the online journal.
 * Organize weekly meetings with other staff members.
 * Maintain site on a weekly schedule using Wordpress.
 * Create and build relationships with local talent to solicit new material and
publicize In Stereo Press
 * Write content for website.

	Installer/Assistant					       Mineola, NY
        DSV Construction Inc                                                    
                        January 2009 -September 2009
 * Setup and breakdown multiple work areas.
 * Communicate with various customers.

MEMBERSHIPS:    International English Honor Society Sigma Tau Delta             
                        2006-Present
                        Increase the Peace (Peer Mediation & Equal Rights
Organization)                  1997-Present
References available upon request.