Writers in the Schools

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Writers in the Schools Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Rachel Marcus Rachel Marcus San Mateo, California Details
Rachel Marcus's Writers in the Schools Experience May 2013 - August 2013
Job Senior Editor at The Rice Thresher
Industry Publishing
Experience
The Rice Thresher  March 2014 - May 2014
John H. Reagan High School  August 2013 - May 2014
Rice Gallery   August 2010 - May 2014
The Rice Thresher  March 2013 - March 2014
Rice Gallery   May 2013 - August 2013
Writers in the Schools   May 2013 - August 2013
The Rice Thresher  March 2012 - March 2013
The Rice Thresher  August 2010 - March 2012

Skills
Editing, Copy Editing, News Writing, Journalism, AP Style, Graphic Design, InDesign, Photoshop, Interviews, Publishing

Education
Rice University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English

Brian Cheadle Brian Cheadle Houston, Texas Details
Brian Cheadle's Writers in the Schools Experience September 2011 - Present
Job Environmental Claims & Community Relations at Travelers Insurance
Industry Insurance
Experience
Travelers  June 2005 - Present
Travelers  June 2003 - Present
Writers in the Schools   September 2011 - Present
Barkers Ridge Homeowners Association   January 2011 - Present
Texas Air National Guard  January 2000 - January 2008

Skills
Environmental Litigation, Toxic torts, Coverage analysis, Mediation, Risk Analysis, Claims Resolution, Liability, Legal Liability, Trend Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Recruiting, Account Management, Claims Management, Corporate Foundations, Grant Coordination, Grant Review, Community Relations, Community Outreach, Community Development, Special Events..., Special Events..., Non-profit Fund..., Non-profit Board of..., Non-profit Volunteer, Community Engagement, Homeowner Association...

Education
Texas A&M University   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (BS), Political Science and Government

Yokota High School, Tokyo Japan   1994 — 1998

Veronica Salinas Veronica Salinas Houston, Texas Details
Veronica Salinas's Writers in the Schools Experience September 2014 - Present
Job Program Coordinator at Writers in the Schools
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Writers in the Schools   September 2014 - Present
UMKC  December 2013 - Present
Glasstire   March 2013 - Present
ART Magazine San Antonio   January 2013 - Present
San Antonio Current  September 2011 - Present
Rodgers Middle School   January 2013 - July 2013
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS  March 2011 - February 2012
VOICES DE LA LUNA   July 2011 - December 2011
SAN ANTONIO  August 2010 - July 2011
SAGEBRUSH REVIEW   July 2010 - July 2011

Skills
Copy Editing, Editing, Blogging, Writing, Community Outreach, Journalism, Social Media, Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Writing, Office Administration, Digital Media, Microsoft Office, Wordpress, Spoken Word, Literary Criticism, English Literature, American Literature, Performing Arts, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Publisher, Video Production, Video Editing, Final Cut Express, Final Cut Pro, iMovie, Activism, Women's Studies, Minority Rights, Research, WordPress, Editorial, Proofreading, Newsletters, Press Releases

Education
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Bachelor of Arts, English/Creative Writing

Charlotte Weston, MSW/ACSW licensure in CA. Charlotte Weston, MSW/ACSW licensure in CA. Orange County, California Area Details
Charlotte Weston, MSW/ACSW licensure in CA.'s Writers in the Schools Experience 2006 - 2010
Job PreLicensed Therapist; MSW/ACSW at South Coast Behavioral Health
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
South Coast Behavioral Health  August 2015 - Present
Advocacy for Respect and Choice   November 2011 - July 2015
Anthropologie  2003 - January 2012
Spring Branch ISD  December 2005 - June 2011
Memorial Hermann Healthcare System  June 2009 - April 2010
Writers in the Schools   2006 - 2010
Select Specialty Hospital  June 2008 - August 2008
Select Specialty Hospital  June 2008 - August 2008
Nystrom Education   March 2003 - December 2005
Spring Branch ISD  December 2004 - June 2005

Skills
Social Worker, Medical Social Work, Healthcare, Social Services, Case Management, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Psychotherapy, Case Managment, Clinical Research, Training, Program Development, Community Outreach, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health, Nonprofits, Behavioral Health

Education
University of Houston   2006 — 2010
Masters, Social Work

Ross S. Sterling High School, Baytown, TX 77520   1973 — 1977
High School Diploma, General Studies

Mischa Enos Mischa Enos Houston, Texas Area Details
Mischa Enos's Writers in the Schools Experience August 2007 - Present
Job Freelance literacy coach and editor
Industry Professional Training & Coaching
Experience
UT Health Science Center  August 2015 - Present
Writers in the Schools   August 2007 - Present

Skills
Public Speaking, Qualitative and..., Expertise in literacy..., Teaching, Research, Grant Writing, Qualitative Research, Community Outreach, Editing, Higher Education, Program Development, Curriculum Development, Nonprofits, Instructional Design, E-Learning, Grants, Curriculum Design

Education
Harvard University Graduate School of Education   1997 — 2006
Ed.D., Human Development & Psychology: Language & Literacy

University of Wisconsin-Madison   1987 — 1989
M.A., Applied English Linguistics

Binghamton University   1980 — 1985
B.A., English

Alexis Angelo Alexis Angelo Houston, Texas Details
Alexis Angelo's Writers in the Schools Experience June 2013 - August 2013
Job Communications Consultant at Sewa International
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Sewa International  December 2014 - Present
Sewa International  November 2013 - November 2014
Texas State History Museum Foundation   September 2013 - November 2013
Writers in the Schools   June 2013 - August 2013
Trinity University Coates University Center   August 2009 - May 2013
University of Texas Health Science Center Children's Learning Institute   May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Qualitative Research, Organization &..., Exceptional People..., Report Writing, Analytical Skills, Managing Database, Raiser's Edge, Salesforce Training, Meeting Facilitation, Project Management, Oral & Written..., Community Outreach

Education
Trinity University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History and Political Science

Georgia Pearle Georgia Pearle Houston, Texas Area Details
Georgia Pearle's Writers in the Schools Experience October 2014 - Present
Job Graduate Teaching Fellow at University of Houston
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
University of Houston  August 2014 - Present
Writers in the Schools   October 2014 - Present
Gulf Coast: A Journal of Literature and Fine Arts  October 2014 - Present
VIDA: Women in Literary Arts  July 2013 - Present
Mobile Public Library  April 2014 - July 2014
VIDA: Women in Literary Arts  June 2013 - June 2014
Space 301   October 2012 - January 2014

Skills
Editing, Creative Writing, Teaching, Tutoring, Event Management, Community Outreach, Poetry, Blogging, Newsletters, Proofreading, Copy Editing, Journalism, Literature, Books, Editorial, Writing, Research, Public Speaking, Social Media, Non-fiction

Education
University of Houston   2014 — 2019
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Creative Writing and Literature, Poetry

Lesley University   2010 — 2013
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Creative Writing, Poetry

Smith College   2006 — 2009
BA, American Studies, Race and Gender in American Literature

Adam Schoen Adam Schoen Houston, Texas Details
Adam Schoen's Writers in the Schools Experience June 2010 - November 2010
Job Commercial Office Tenant Rep Associate
Industry Commercial Real Estate
Experience
Savills Studley  February 2014 - Present
The University of Chicago  September 2012 - June 2013
Revenade  July 2011 - August 2012
Dunbar Harder, PLLC  November 2010 - June 2011
StudyPoint  June 2010 - March 2011
Writers in the Schools   June 2010 - November 2010
BookPros, LLC  January 2010 - May 2010
Manna Project International  2006 - 2007

Skills
New Business Development, Account Management, Client Liaison, Lead Qualification, Salesforce.com, CRM, Spanish, Analytical Skills, Professional Writing

Education
University of Chicago   2012 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.), Humanities, English Literature

The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English and Spanish

Chuck Carlise Chuck Carlise Santa Cruz, California Details
Chuck Carlise's Writers in the Schools Experience January 2013 - May 2013
Job Writer, Poet, Arguer, Lecturer in Writing at UCSanta Cruz
Industry Higher Education
Experience
UC Santa Cruz  September 2012 - Present
Center For Talented Youth (Johns Hopkins University)   June 2015 - August 2015
Writers in the Schools   January 2013 - May 2013
Writers in the Schools   August 2007 - July 2012
University of Houston  August 2007 - May 2012
Gulf Coast: A Journal of Literature and Art   May 2008 - May 2010

Skills
Research, Teaching, Higher Education, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Editing, University Teaching, PowerPoint, Curriculum Design, Social Media

Education
University of Houston   2007 — 2012
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Literature and Creative Writing

University of California, Davis   2001 — 2003
Master's Degree, English (Creative Writing)

Wittenberg University   1995 — 1999
Bachelor's Degree, English Language and Literature/Letters

Alysia Santellan Alysia Santellan Houston, Texas Area Details
Alysia Santellan's Writers in the Schools Experience June 2011 - July 2011
Job Writer
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Daydreams Drop-in Childcare   August 2011 - May 2013
Poisoned Pen Press  August 2011 - December 2011
Writers in the Schools   June 2011 - July 2011
Women's Entrepreneurship Initiative   January 2011 - May 2011
Barrett, the Honors College  January 2009 - May 2011
The Disney Store  June 2008 - August 2008
EXPRESS  June 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Publishing, Editorial, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Newsletter Production, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Adobe Indesign, Filemaker Pro, Constant Contact, Social Media, Limited HTML, Title Management System, Facebook, Executive Office..., Secretarial Skills, Childcare, Cpr Certified, First Aid

Education
Arizona State University   2008 — 2011
Bachelor's, English Literature

Klein Collins High School   2004 — 2008
High School Diploma

Diana Beste Diana Beste Houston, Texas Details
Diana Beste's Writers in the Schools Experience April 2007 - October 2008
Job Grant Writer at Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council  June 2011 - Present
Communities In Schools of Houston  October 2008 - June 2011
Writers in the Schools   April 2007 - October 2008

Skills
Fundraising, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Grants, Prospect Research, Non-profits, Program Development, Stewardship, Community Outreach, Annual Giving, Grant Writing, Social Services, Event Planning, Philanthropy, Non-profit..., Community Development, Grant Preparation, Grant Administration

Education
Trinity University   2000 — 2003
English Literature

University of Colorado - Boulder   1999 — 2000

Emily Wardell Emily Wardell Austin, Texas Details
Emily Wardell's Writers in the Schools Experience 2005 - 2010
Job Owner
Industry Design
Experience
512 Phoenix   January 2011 - Present
Jackie Reed Gardening   January 2013 - December 2014
The Skin Renewal Center   December 2008 - May 2010
Writers in the Schools   2005 - 2010
LCRA Lower Colorado River   May 2001 - August 2001
LCRA  January 1998 - May 2000
Lost Pines Nursery   May 1997 - August 1998

Skills
Landscape Design, Landscaping, Xeriscaping, Gardening, Vegetable Gardening, Interior Design, Construction, Remodeling, Project Management, Event Planning, Event Management, Strategic Marketing, Problem Solving, Office Management, Creative Writing, Teaching Writing, Speech Writing, Blogging

Education
University of Houston   2005 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, Creative Writing, 3.8

The University of Texas at Austin   2000 — 2003
4.0

Christian Bancroft Christian Bancroft Houston, Texas Details
Christian Bancroft's Writers in the Schools Experience July 2014 - Present
Job Teaching Assistant at University of Houston
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Writers in the Schools   July 2014 - Present
Houston Community College  May 2014 - Present
Lone Star College  May 2014 - Present
University of Houston  August 2013 - Present
Self-Employed  June 2013 - Present
Inprint  May 2014 - August 2014
Austin Community College  August 2011 - August 2013
Trinity Episcopal School  July 2011 - July 2013
Bat City Review  September 2010 - April 2011
The University of Texas at Austin  August 2009 - January 2011

Skills
Teaching, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Classroom, Research, Educational Technology, Editing, Public Speaking, Staff Development, Educational Leadership, Tutoring, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Lesson Planning, Non-profits, Program Development, Student Affairs, University Teaching, Fundraising, Instructional Design, Event Planning, Literature

Education
University of Houston   2013 — 2018
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), English Language and Literature

The University of Texas at Austin   2009 — 2011
Master's, English (Creative Writing)

Texas A&M University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters

Kristi Pewthers Kristi Pewthers Houston, Texas Details
Kristi Pewthers's Writers in the Schools Experience September 2013 - Present
Job Writer at Writers in the Schools
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Writers in the Schools   September 2013 - Present
Houston ISD  2003 - 2010

Skills
English Literature, English grammar, Academic English, Creative Writing, Teaching Reading, Teaching, Editing, Copy Editing, Photography, Digital Photography, Photoshop, Lesson Planning, Curriculum Design, Teacher Training, Differentiated..., Classroom Management, Classroom, Educational Leadership, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Educational Technology

Education
University of Houston   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Literature

Art Institute of Houston   1991 — 1994
Associate of Arts (AA), Photography

Sara Hood Sara Hood Houston, Texas Area Details
Sara Hood's Writers in the Schools Experience August 2009 - August 2010
Job Saks Department Manager
Industry Cosmetics
Experience
Saks Fifth Avenue  July 2015 - Present
A Woman in the World   December 2013 - Present
Michael Kors  April 2014 - July 2015
Neiman Marcus  April 2013 - April 2014
Neiman Marcus  February 2011 - April 2013
Macy's  May 2010 - February 2011
Writers in the Schools   August 2009 - August 2010
University of Houston-Downtown  September 2008 - May 2010
Dateline University of Houston-Downtown   April 2008 - December 2009
University of Houston - Downtown  September 2008 - June 2009

Skills
Event Planning, Marketing, Training, Editing, Merchandising, Management, Creative Writing, Sales Management, Leadership, Visual Merchandising, Teaching, Customer Service, Event Management, Beauty Industry, Time Management, Team Building, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Makeup Artistry, Sales, Fashion, Retail, Cosmetics, Store Management, Marketing Strategy, Retail Sales, Inventory Management, Public Speaking, Marketing Communications, Blogging, Microsoft Office, Customer Satisfaction, Store Operations, Artistry, Product Knowledge, Business Planning, Leadership Development, Business Development, Coaching, Luxury Goods

Education
University of Houston   2010 — 2010
English Literature, Graduate

University of Houston-Downtown   2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters

Lauren Levin Lauren Levin San Francisco Bay Area Details
Lauren Levin's Writers in the Schools Experience 2004 - 2006
Job Major Gifts & Campaign Officer at Habitot Children's Museum
Industry Fund-Raising
Experience
Habitot Children's Museum  September 2014 - Present
Habitot Children's Museum  February 2008 - September 2014
EarthTeam Environmental Network   January 2007 - January 2008
Writers in the Schools   2004 - 2006

Skills
Fundraising, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Teaching, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Editing, Social Media, Blogging, Volunteer Management, Writing

Education
University of Iowa   2002 — 2004
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Poetry

Princeton University   1995 — 1999
Bachelor's degree, Comparative Literature

Kent Shaw Kent Shaw Huntington, West Virginia Details
Kent Shaw's Writers in the Schools Experience September 2006 - July 2011
Job Assistant Professor at West Virginia State University
Industry Higher Education
Experience
West Virginia State University  August 2011 - Present
Washington University in St. Louis  July 2013 - Present
Better Magazine   March 2013 - Present
Writers in the Schools   September 2006 - July 2011
University of Houston  August 2006 - May 2011
Ralston Purina  1999 - 2000
Ralston Purina  1999 - 2000

Skills
Creative Writing, University Teaching, Editing, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Teaching Writing, Proofreading, Nonprofits, Poetry, Teaching, Literature, Fiction, Non-fiction, Magazines, Higher Education, Research, Copy Editing, Writing

Education
University of Houston   2006 — 2011
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Creative Writing

Washington University in St. Louis   2001 — 2003
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Creative Writing

Ryan Dilbert Ryan Dilbert Houston, Texas Details
Ryan Dilbert's Writers in the Schools Experience September 2009 - Present
Job WITS Writer Creative Writing Teacher at Writers in the Schools
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Bleacher Report  September 2011 - Present
Writers in the Schools   September 2009 - Present
Chenggong College of Henan University   August 2008 - July 2009
Badgerdog Literary Publishing  August 2007 - May 2008

Skills
Copy Editing, Creative Writing, Blogging, Editing, Journalism, Proofreading, Copywriting, Books, Sports Writing, Feature Articles, Ap Style

Education
Antioch University-Los Angeles   2006 — 2008
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Creative Writing

The University of Texas at Austin   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Chinese Studies

Carmen Erna Jacobsen Carmen Erna Jacobsen Houston, Texas Details
Carmen Erna Jacobsen's Writers in the Schools Experience August 2006 - Present
Job Creative Writing Teacher
Industry Education Management
Experience
WITS / Writers in the Schools   August 2006 - Present
DPISD  August 2006 - Present
Writers in The Schools   August 2006 - Present
Chugach National Forest in Cordova, Alaska   September 1994 - April 1998
Interlingua México   August 1979 - August 1983

Skills
Teaching, Curriculum Design, Creative Writing, Poetry, Writing, Non-profits, Teaching English as a..., Grant Writing, Teacher Training, Editing, Blogging, Tutoring, Public Speaking, Higher Education, Proofreading, Curriculum Development, ESL, Teaching Writing, Books, Publishing, Classroom, Copy Editing, Nonprofits

Education
UNAM   1980 — 1987
Bachelor of Science in Medicine, 3.6

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México   1980 — 1987
Bachelor of Science in Medicine, Medicine

Queen Mary School

Carol Denson Carol Denson Austin, Texas Details
Carol Denson's Writers in the Schools Experience September 1990 - May 2005
Job Poet, Essayist, and Teacher
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Austin Independent School District  February 2007 - Present
Self-employed  1986 - Present
Writers in the Schools   September 1990 - May 2005

Skills
Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Teaching, Poetry, Classroom, ESL, Tutoring, Poetry Readings, Essays, Travel Writing, Book Reviews, Literary Criticism, Climate Change, Language Teaching, Higher Education, Public Speaking, Educational Research, Educational Technology, Nonprofits

Education
University of Houston   1988 — 1991
Masters, Creative Writing

Rice University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), American History (United States)

Denisse Vargas Sioss Denisse Vargas Sioss Houston, Texas Area Details
Denisse Vargas Sioss's Writers in the Schools Experience August 2003 - September 2004
Job Administrative Coordinator at Roche & Associates
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Roche & Associates   December 2013 - Present
Heroes for Children  August 2011 - December 2013
Fitness 4 All 50 State Tour   April 2010 - August 2010
Litton Loan Servicing LP  November 2008 - April 2010
University of Houston  May 2005 - August 2008
CHRISTUS Community Health Center   October 2004 - May 2005
Writers in the Schools   August 2003 - September 2004
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission   May 2003 - August 2003
Atomic Energy Industrial Laboratories of the Southwest   April 2002 - May 2003

Skills
PowerPoint, Access, Spanish, Management, Business, Academic Writing, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Team Building, Project Planning, Non-profits, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Outlook, Volunteer Management, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Program Development, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Event Management, Research, Staff Development, Human Resources, Program Management, Leadership, Public Relations

Education
University of Houston
Bachelor of Business Administration, Management, English

Rice University
Graduate Liberal Studies Program

Mary Bunten Mary Bunten Kansas City, Missouri Area Details
Mary Bunten's Writers in the Schools Experience 1992 - 1995
Job Writer
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
The Writers Place  July 2013 - October 2014
University of Kansas  1997 - July 2013
DST SYSTEMS  1996 - 1999
Writers in the Schools   1992 - 1995
The Houston Press   1989 - 1991
La Varenne Ecole de Cuisine   1989 - 1989
W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.   1986 - 1987
True Believers   1983 - 1985

Skills
Editing, Copy Editing, Creative Writing, Books, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Literature, Fiction Writing, Research, Teaching, Publications

Education
University of Houston   1992 — 1995
MFA, Creative Writing

The University of Texas at Austin   1982 — 1986
BA, English

Weezie Mackey Weezie Mackey Houston, Texas Area Details
Weezie Mackey's Writers in the Schools Experience 2008 - Present
Job Associate Director of Communications
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Rice University  October 2008 - Present
Writers in the Schools   2008 - Present
Williams College  2000 - 2001
Rotary International  1997 - 2000
Tootsietoy   1995 - 1997
Gaston Advertising  1993 - 1994
Encyclopaedia Britannica  1991 - 1992
Merriam-Webster, Inc.   1990 - 1991

Skills
Editing, Copy Editing, Web Content, Copywriting, Proofreading, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Press Releases, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Blogging, Editorial, Journalism, Publications, Feature Articles, Storytelling, Newsletters, Art, Creative Writing

Education
American University   1987 — 1990
Masters, Creative Writing

Trinity College-Hartford   1980 — 1984
Bachelors, English

Lisa Murphy-Lamb Lisa Murphy-Lamb Calgary, Canada Area Details
Lisa Murphy-Lamb's Writers in the Schools Experience August 2008 - June 2009
Job Coordinator for WordsWorth Youth Writing Programmes at Young Alberta Book Society
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Young Alberta Book Society   March 2010 - Present
Inkpink Design   January 2006 - Present
(freelance)   August 2003 - Present
Downtown Calgary   October 2009 - March 2011
Writers in the Schools   August 2008 - June 2009
Mount Royal College  September 2001 - April 2006
Bow Valley College  September 2001 - February 2002

Education
Mount Royal University   2002 — 2003
Adult Education Diploma, Adult Education

McGill University   1989 — 1991
M.Ed, Inclusive Education

University of Calgary   1984 — 1988
B.Ed, Special Education

Kristen Flack Kristen Flack Houston, Texas Details
Kristen Flack's Writers in the Schools Experience May 2012 - April 2013
Job Development Coordinator, Office of the Chief Development Officer at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Industry Arts and Crafts
Experience
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston  April 2015 - Present
Houston Arts Alliance  December 2013 - April 2015
Inprint Houston   August 2010 - December 2013
Writers in the Schools   May 2012 - April 2013

Skills
Copywriting, Copy Editing, Grant Writing, Non-profit..., Databases, Salesforce.com, GiftWorks, FileMaker, Social Media, Event Planning, Technical Writing, Blogging, Program Coordination, Microsoft Excel

Education
University of Houston   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English, Graduated Summa Cum Laude

Lone Star College System   2007 — 2009

Tova Charles Tova Charles Austin, Texas Area Details
Tova Charles's Writers in the Schools Experience August 2010 - May 2012
Job IT Support and Technical Writer
Industry Internet
Experience
teleNetwork  January 2013 - Present
ShoreTel  May 2012 - January 2013
CLV Campus Living Villages  July 2011 - May 2012
Writers in the Schools   August 2010 - May 2012
Dell Financial Services  October 2007 - August 2010

Skills
English, Creative Writing, History, Desktop Support, Technical Writing, Teaching English, Teaching Writing, Technical Editing, FrameMaker, Editing, Manuals, Agile Methodologies, Technical Documentation, Structured Authoring, Online Help, SharePoint Designer, Microsoft Office, Software Documentation, Technical Support, Copy Editing, Teaching, Proofreading, Poetry, Interviews, Publications, Nonprofits, Facebook, Performing, Teaching English as a..., Social Networking, Web Content, Blogging, Outlook, Research, Fundraising, Marketing

Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University   2013 — 2015
Master of Information Systems, Project Management, 4.0

University of Houston   2010 — 2012
BA in English Literature, English major, History Minor

The University of Texas at Arlington   2002 — 2007

Gordon Center Gordon Center Houston, Texas Details
Gordon Center's Writers in the Schools Experience 2012 - 2012
Job Teacher at St. John's School
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Southside Fire Department   2005 - Present
St. John's School   2000 - Present
St. John's School   2000 - Present
RATCO Adventure Tours   2005 - 2013
Writers in the Schools   2012 - 2012

Skills
Teaching, Classroom, Tutoring, Leadership, Classroom Management, Differentiated..., Curriculum Development, Educational Leadership, Lesson Planning, Research, Educational Technology, Curriculum Design, Creative Writing, Higher Education, Instructional Design, Editing, Community Outreach, K-12, Special Education, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Staff Development, Coaching, EMT

Education
Kenyon College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

Catherine Smyka Catherine Smyka Greater Chicago Area Details
Catherine Smyka's Writers in the Schools Experience January 2012 - March 2012
Job Assistant Account Executive at FCB Global
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
FCB Global  December 2014 - Present
FCB Global  April 2014 - December 2014
The Stranger  February 2013 - March 2014
The Stranger  January 2012 - March 2014
Elance.com  June 2012 - December 2013
T/OUR Magazine   May 2012 - December 2013
Writers in the Schools   January 2012 - March 2012
WBEZ  August 2011 - January 2012
Emerald City Theatre  January 2010 - January 2012
Concentrated   January 2010 - January 2012

Skills
Editing, Social Media, Grant Writing, Creative Writing, Managing Project Budgets, Copywriting, Publishing, Editorial, Web Content, Journalism, Public Relations, Feature Articles, Magazines, Online Marketing, CRM

Education
University of Michigan   2005 — 2009
BA, Communications

Deborah Mouton Deborah Mouton Houston, Texas Area Details
Deborah Mouton's Writers in the Schools Experience September 2008 - Present
Job Southwest Regional Director of Expressions EWOC
Industry Education Management
Experience
Houston Community College  September 2011 - Present
Writers In The Schools   September 2008 - Present
Expressions- Eagles Wings Community Outreach Center   April 2008 - Present

Skills
Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Teaching, Fundraising, Creative Writing, Public Relations, Program Development, Higher Education, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Event Management, Curriculum Design, Social Media, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Leadership Development, Editing

Education
University of St. Thomas (TX)   2007 — 2011
M.A., Education

University of Michigan   2002 — 2005
B.A, English & African American Studies

Maribeth Lipscomb Maribeth Lipscomb Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Maribeth Lipscomb's Writers in the Schools Experience January 2009 - June 2011
Job at
Industry Arts and Crafts
Experience
Great Hearts Academies  July 2015 - Present
Common Sense Drawing   September 2013 - Present
Heart House Dallas  January 2011 - Present
Common-Senseinc   August 2007 - Present
Performance Bicycles  August 2010 - January 2012
Writers in the Schools   January 2009 - June 2011
Spokes for Folks   2008 - 2010
FreshLoc Technologies  2002 - 2007
Powerhouse Integrated Communications   May 2001 - June 2004
Intentions Graphic Design   1995 - 2001

Skills
Special Events, Graphic Design, Copy Editing, Teaching, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Event Management, Sales, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, SEO, Online Advertising, Copywriting, Advertising, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Public Relations, Social Networking, Facebook, Branding & Identity, Non-profits, Bicycle, Adult ADHD, Exercise Equipment, Leadership, Management, Publishing, Nonprofits

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   1972 — 1975
BA

Spring Branch High School   1969 — 1969

Radames Ortiz Radames Ortiz Houston, Texas Details
Radames Ortiz's Writers in the Schools Experience June 2007 - January 2009
Job Director of Internet Marketing at Medology
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Medology   June 2015 - 2015
Signet Interactive  June 2013 - June 2014
Schipul - The Web Marketing Company  August 2010 - August 2012
Tennis Express  August 2009 - April 2010
Writers in the Schools   June 2007 - January 2009
CenterPoint Energy  February 2008 - September 2008
University of Houston  March 2004 - October 2007
Arte Publico Press  August 2000 - July 2003

Skills
Online Marketing, Content Management, Facebook, Web Content, SEO, Blogging, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, Creative Writing, Content Strategy, Website Development, Advertising, Google Adwords, Keyword Research, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, PPC, SEO copywriting, SMO, Web Marketing, YouTube, Newsletters, Journalism, Google Analytics, Online Advertising, SEM, WordPress, Social Networking, Press Releases, Web Development, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Web Analytics, Analytics, Writing, Twitter, Editing, Digital Media

Education
University of Houston   1999 — 2003
B.A.

Barbara Duffey Barbara Duffey Mitchell, South Dakota Details
Barbara Duffey's Writers in the Schools Experience 2004 - 2006
Job Assistant Professor of English at Dakota Wesleyan University
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Dakota Wesleyan University  August 2012 - Present
University of Utah  August 2011 - May 2012
University of Utah  2007 - August 2011
University of Houston  2006 - 2009
Writers in the Schools   2004 - 2006

Skills
Creative Writing, Writing, Literature, Classroom Instruction, Grants, Editing, Teaching, Copy Editing, Research, Proofreading, Higher Education, Classroom, Publishing, Distance Learning, Proposal Writing, Poetry, Grant Writing

Education
University of Utah   2007 — 2012
PhD, Literature & Creative Writing

University of Houston   2002 — 2005
MFA, Creative Writing

University of Southern California   1998 — 2002
BA, summa cum laude, English

Manzano High   1994 — 1998

Allen Gee Allen Gee Macon, Georgia Area Details
Allen Gee's Writers in the Schools Experience 2000 - 2001
Job Professor of English at Georgia College
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Georgia College  August 2003 - Present
Writers in the Schools   2000 - 2001

Skills
Research, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Higher Education, Teaching, College Teaching, Nonprofits, University Teaching, Grant Writing, Facebook, Student Affairs, Curriculum Development, Social Networking, Social Media, Community Outreach, Editing, Curriculum Design, Creative Writing

Education
University of Houston   1992 — 1997
PhD, English Literature/Creative Writing

University of Iowa   1987 — 1989
MFA, Creative Writing/Fiction

University of New Hampshire   1980 — 1985
B.A., Secondary English Teaching

Georgia College and State University

Georgia College and State University

Abbey Johnson Abbey Johnson Houston, Texas Details
Abbey Johnson's Writers in the Schools Experience December 2013 - May 2014
Job Recruiter at Ajilon
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Ajilon  November 2014 - Present
Private Employer  May 2014 - October 2014
Writers in the Schools   December 2013 - May 2014

Skills
Recruiting, Program Coordination, Human Resources, Management, Editing, Interviews, Resume Writing, Creative Writing, Proposal Writing, Temporary Placement, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Leadership, Time Management, Research, Talent Acquisition

Education
University of Houston   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, English Literature, 3.64

St. Edward's University

Terry Portillo, PHR Terry Portillo, PHR Houston, Texas Area Details
Terry Portillo, PHR's Writers in the Schools Experience 2012 - Present
Job TESOL Instructor
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Lone Star College  June 1993 - Present
Writers in the Schools   2012 - Present
Global LT  2014 - Present
Education Service Center, Region 6  1993 - 2003

Skills
Training, Recruiting, Adult Education, Interviews, Teaching, Employee Training, Writing, Talent Management, Human Resources, Policy, HRIS, Curriculum Design, Diversity Training, Administration, Onboarding, Employee Benefits, Management, Distance Learning, Accent Reduction, New Hire Orientations, Employment Law, HR Policies, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, TESOL, TEFOL, Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, Payroll Processing, Technical Writing, Organizational...

Education
University of Houston
B.A., English, Psychology

Sam Houston State University
Teaching Degree:, Secondary English and Psychology

Oxford Seminars - University of St. Thomas
TESOL / TEFOL Certification

Kathryn Paterson Kathryn Paterson Houston, Texas Area Details
Kathryn Paterson's Writers in the Schools Experience September 1996 - June 2003
Job Freelance Writer, Writing Coach, and College English Teacher
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
The Dissertation Coach   August 2011 - Present
Academic Ladder   August 2010 - Present
Boxing the Octopus   January 2010 - Present
Independent  April 2008 - Present
University of Houston-Clear Lake  June 2002 - Present
Writers in the Schools   September 1996 - June 2003
University of Houston  January 1997 - May 2002
University of Cincinnati  September 1993 - June 1996

Skills
Creative Writing, Feature Writing, Speech Writing, Copy Editing, Blogging, Research, Public Speaking, Literature, Higher Education, Non-fiction, Proofreading, Copywriting, Poetry, Web Content, Journalism, Fiction, Magazines, Creative Non-fiction, Feature Articles, Tutoring, Published Author, Curriculum Design, Freelance Writing, Publishing, Technical Writing, Press Releases, Academic Writing, Books, Social Media, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Editorial, Fiction Writing, Interviews, Theatre, University Teaching, Proposal Writing, Social Networking, Curriculum Development, Facebook, Content Development, Student Development, Non-profits, Publications, Media Relations, Newsletters, Grammar, Newspapers, Text Editing, Content Management

Education
University of Houston
PhD, Creative Writing and Literature

University of Houston   1996 — 1999
MFA, Fiction Writing

University of Cincinnati   1993 — 1996
MA, Playwriting

James Madison University   1989 — 1993
BA, Journalism, English, and Theatre

Saira Nadeem Saira Nadeem Houston, Texas Details
Saira Nadeem's Writers in the Schools Experience January 2012 - May 2012
Job Institute Manager at University of Houston
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
University of Houston  July 2013 - Present
Carmike Cinemas  September 2012 - January 2013
Rave Motion Pictures  May 2011 - August 2012
Writers in the Schools   January 2012 - May 2012

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Entertainment, Public Relations, Editing, Conversational in..., Conversational in Urdu, Microsoft Office, Formal and Informal..., Management, Communication, Customer Service, Creative Writing, Leadership, Research, Training, Teamwork, Advertising

Education
University of Houston   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English (Creative Writing)

Jia Tolentino Jia Tolentino Greater New York City Area Details
Jia Tolentino's Writers in the Schools Experience August 2011 - May 2012
Job Features Editor at Jezebel
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
The Hairpin   June 2013 - August 2014
Best American Nonrequired Reading   August 2012 - May 2013
Independent  March 2011 - August 2012
Writers in the Schools   August 2011 - May 2012
Peace Corps  March 2010 - February 2011

Skills
Editing, Fundraising, Healthcare, Grant Writing, Youth Development, International..., Non-profits, Grants, Community Development, Blogging, Copy Editing, Research, Program Development, Public Speaking, Publications, Nonprofits, Books

Education
University of Michigan   2012 — 2014
MFA, Fiction

University of Virginia   2005 — 2009
BA, English, Political & Social Thought

Evan Cleveland Evan Cleveland Dallas, Texas Details
Evan Cleveland's Writers in the Schools Experience September 2002 - August 2011
Job Creative Learning Specialist at Big Thought
Industry Education Management
Experience
Big Thought  September 2014 - Present
Big Thought  September 2013 - September 2014
Big Thought  September 2012 - September 2013
The Writer's Garret  August 2011 - August 2012
Writers in the Schools   September 2002 - August 2011
Community Family Centers  September 2001 - September 2003

Skills
Non-profits, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Teaching, Fundraising, Creative Writing, Volunteer Management, Editing, Curriculum Design, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Tutoring, Teaching Writing, Higher Education, Instructional Design, Grants, Copy Editing, Program Development, Classroom, Blogging, Event Planning

Education
Warren Wilson College   2010 — 2012
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Fiction

Rice University   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General

Chelsie Meredith Chelsie Meredith Houston, Texas Area Details
Chelsie Meredith's Writers in the Schools Experience September 2014 - May 2015
Job Instructor
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Lone Star College  July 2014 - Present
Writers in the Schools   September 2014 - May 2015
San Diego Community College District  August 2013 - June 2014
San Diego State University  August 2012 - May 2014
San Diego State University  August 2011 - December 2013
San Diego State University  August 2011 - June 2013

Skills
Creative Writing, Editing, Poetry, Teaching Writing, University Teaching, Book Reviews, ESL, Academic Tutoring, Microsoft Office, Research, Teaching, Higher Education, Grant Writing, Event Planning, Rhetoric, Academic Writing, Classroom, Tutoring, College Teaching, Writing

Education
San Diego State University-California State University   2011 — 2014
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Creative Writing

University of Mary Washington   2007 — 2011
Bachelors of Art, English Language and Literature, General

Heather Bigley Heather Bigley Flagstaff, Arizona Details
Heather Bigley's Writers in the Schools Experience August 2000 - July 2003
Job Producer/Writer at Handkerchief Films
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Handkerchief Films   January 2012 - Present
Association Hybrid Pulse   June 2012 - June 2012
Northern Arizona University  August 2011 - May 2012
University of Florida  January 2011 - May 2011
University of Houston  August 2003 - May 2006
Lyric Poetry Review   June 2003 - June 2005
Writers in the Schools   August 2000 - July 2003

Skills
Editing, Creative Writing, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Social Media Marketing, Teaching, Journalism, Blogging, Copy Editing, Film, History, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Writing, Public Speaking, Research, Higher Education

Education
University of Florida   2006 — 2010
PhD, English/Film Studies

University of Houston   2000 — 2003
MFA, Creative Writing

Brigham Young University   1993 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts, Film and Media Studies

Lenora Noroski Lenora Noroski Houston, Texas Area Details
Lenora Noroski's Writers in the Schools Experience 2006 - 2010
Job Associate Program Director, Allergy & Immunology at Texas Children's Hospital & Baylor College of Medicine
Industry Medical Practice
Experience
Writers In The Schools   2006 - 2010

Skills
Clinical Laboratory..., Clinical Immunology, Immune Ontogeny, Immune & Cognitive..., Rare Primary..., Needs Assessments in..., DIversity - Human and..., Scientific Posters &..., Professional Coach -..., Teaching Science, Creative Visionary, Speaker - Scientific;..., Acts of Kindness, The Art of Teaching, Fundraising, Engaging Communities..., Immunology, Public Health, Teaching, Research, Medicine, Laboratory, Medical Education

Education
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston   2004 — 2009
Master of Public Health (MPH), Health Promotion, Education & Behavioral Sciences

Baylor College of Medicine-Texas Children's Hospital   1994 — 1999
Allergy & Immunology Fellowship and Clinical Laboratory Immunology Fellowship

Weill Medical College of Cornell University   1985 — 1989
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Medicine & Surgery/Honors, Pediatrics & Public Health

California State University, Long Beach   1979 — 1985
BA/BS, (Physical) Chemistry/Physiology Majors/Spanish Literature Minor, Honors Golden Graduate

Harvard University   1984 — 1984
Endocrinology; Human Genetics

University of California, Davis   1983 — 1983
Biochemistry & Biophysics

East Los Angeles College   1980 — 1981
Philosophy

E. Alexandra Hunt E. Alexandra Hunt San Antonio, Texas Details
E. Alexandra Hunt's Writers in the Schools Experience May 2010 - July 2010
Job 8thgrade Social Studies Teacher
Industry Education Management
Experience
KIPP San Antonio  May 2015 - Present
Scobee Middle School, Southwest ISD   August 2014 - June 2015
NeighborWorks Waco   July 2012 - July 2013
Self Employed  September 2009 - May 2012
Best Buddies  August 2009 - May 2012
White House Black Market  June 2010 - August 2010
Writers in the Schools   May 2010 - July 2010
American Sunrise Learning Center   2009 - May 2010

Skills
Conversational Italian, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Community Engagement, Grant Writing, Teaching, Community Outreach, Social Networking, Social Media, Editing, Nonprofits

Education
Trinity University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

Umbra Institute   2010 — 2010
Semester Study Abroad Program, Italian Language, History

Monica Prince Monica Prince Milledgeville, Georgia Details
Monica Prince's Writers in the Schools Experience May 2014 - June 2014
Job Graduate Teaching Assistant at Georgia College & State University
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Georgia College & State University  August 2012 - Present
Writers in the Schools   May 2014 - June 2014
Association for Black Culture Centers   September 2008 - June 2012
Heritage Square Music Hall  February 2006 - December 2011

Skills
Creative Writing, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Performing Arts, Proofreading, Poetry, Newsletters, Teaching English as a..., Art, Dance, Literature, Teaching, Editing, Social Networking

Education
Georgia College and State University   2012 — 2015
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Creative Writing

Knox College   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Creative Writing

Joshua Gottlieb-Miller Joshua Gottlieb-Miller Madison, Wisconsin Details
Joshua Gottlieb-Miller's Writers in the Schools Experience January 2012 - June 2012
Job Lecturer at University of WisconsinRock County
Industry Higher Education
Experience
University of Wisconsin-Rock County  August 2014 - Present
Madison College  August 2013 - Present
University of Houston  August 2012 - Present
Trader Joe's  November 2012 - August 2014
Inprint  June 2012 - August 2012
Writers in the Schools   January 2012 - June 2012
Organizing for America  2012 - 2012
University of Houston  2009 - 2012

Skills
Writing, Teaching, Tutoring, Editing, Creative Writing, Customer Service, Hospitality, Problem Solving, Teaching Writing, Poetry, Proposal Writing

Education
University of Houston   2009 — 2012
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Creative Writing

St. Mary's College of Maryland   2004 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, English and Philosophy

Jeanine Walker Jeanine Walker Seattle, Washington Details
Jeanine Walker's Writers in the Schools Experience August 2005 - August 2008
Job Writers in the Schools Program Manager at Seattle Arts & Lectures
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Seattle Arts & Lectures  October 2009 - Present
University of Houston  August 2008 - June 2009
Writers in the Schools   August 2005 - August 2008

Skills
Program Management, Project Management, Text Editing, Teaching Writing, University Teaching, Teaching Adults, Tutoring, Reading, Poetry, Emcee, Poetry Readings, Fiction Writing, Singing, Trumpet, Songwriting, Acoustic Guitar, Cartoons, Yoga, Swimming, Freelance Writing, Creative Writing, Copy Editing, Writing, Teaching, Editing, Proofreading

Education
University of Houston   2003 — 2008
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Creative Writing and Literature

Hollins University   1999 — 2000
Master of Arts (M.A.), Creative Writing and Literature

Farren Stanley Farren Stanley Santa Fe, New Mexico Area Details
Farren Stanley's Writers in the Schools Experience January 2007 - August 2009
Job Writing Instructor at IAIA and Santa Fe University of Art and Design, Marketing Assistant at Big Fish Marketing
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Big Fish Marketing Inc.   September 2013 - September 2015
Publisher's Weekly  August 2013 - February 2015
Institute of American Indian Arts  August 2013 - January 2015
University of Alabama  August 2012 - June 2013
Black Warrior Review  November 2011 - November 2012
Alabama Scholastic Press Association   August 2009 - March 2011
University of Alabama Writing Center   August 2009 - August 2010
Writers in the Schools   January 2007 - August 2009
Santa Fe Pro Muscia   January 2007 - October 2007

Skills
Creative Writing, Advertising, Social Media, Public Relations, Event Planning, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Press Releases, Microsoft Excel, Email Marketing, New Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Event Management, Grant Writing, Editing, Copy Editing, Publishing, College Teaching, Proofreading, AP Style, Magazines, Editorial, Literature, Publications, Poetry, Fiction, Online Publishing, Non-fiction, Text Editing, Blogging

Education
The University of Alabama   2009 — 2013
MFA, Creative Writing

The College of Santa Fe   2001 — 2005
BA, Creative Writing and Political Science

Cary Epstein Cary Epstein Greater New York City Area Details
Cary Epstein's Writers in the Schools Experience 1993 - July 1995
Job Experienced Admin with Diverse Skills
Industry Civil Engineering
Experience
Infrastructure Associates   March 2008 - Present
Weston Solutions, Inc.   February 2000 - March 2008
Stolt Parcel Tankers   1995 - 1999
Writers In The Schools   1993 - July 1995

Education
New Mexico State University   1982 — 1986
BA, theater

Christeen Seymour, CPA Christeen Seymour, CPA Houston, Texas Area Details
Christeen Seymour, CPA's Writers in the Schools Experience May 2001 - September 2010
Job Certified Public Accountant
Industry Accounting
Experience
Christeen Seymour, CPA   January 2014 - Present
International Facility Management Association (IFMA)   October 2010 - January 2014
Writers in the Schools   May 2001 - September 2010
USA Today, Orlando, Fl   September 1990 - March 2001

Skills
Fundraising, Non-profits, Analysis, Management, Event Planning, Leadership Development, Public Speaking, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, Nonprofits, Process Improvement, Tax Preparation, QuickBooks, Financial Analysis, Budgets, Training, Strategic Planning

Education
Florida Southern College   1994 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Human Resource Management

Elizabeth Lyons Elizabeth Lyons Houston, Texas Area Details
Elizabeth Lyons's Writers in the Schools Experience August 2010 - December 2014
Job Development Communications Manager, Houston Grand Opera
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Houston Grand Opera  December 2014 - Present
University of Houston  August 2010 - May 2015
Writers in the Schools   August 2010 - December 2014
Gulf Coast: A Journal of Literature and Fine Arts  August 2012 - August 2014
Illinois Institute of Technology  September 2006 - August 2010
Purdue University  August 2003 - May 2006

Skills
Teaching, Creative Writing, Tutoring, Higher Education, Research, Editing, Budgets, Student Affairs, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, University Teaching, Student Development, Nonprofits, Program Development

Education
University of Houston   2010 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Literature and Creative Writing

Purdue University   2003 — 2006
MFA, Creative Writing

College of Charleston   1999 — 2003
Bachelor’s Degree, English

April Goldman April Goldman San Francisco Bay Area Details
April Goldman's Writers in the Schools Experience August 2006 - June 2008
Job Software Engineer at Upworthy
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Upworthy  January 2015 - Present
Bloc, Inc.   July 2014 - Present
GoPro  October 2013 - June 2014
General Things Inc  July 2013 - October 2013
Google  November 2008 - May 2012
Writers in the Schools   August 2006 - June 2008
University of Houston  August 2006 - June 2008

Skills
Creative Writing, Research, Curriculum Design, Copywriting, Publishing, Teaching, Editing, Poetry, Public Speaking, Higher Education, Non-fiction, Editorial, Literature, Web Development, Intellectual Property, Community Outreach, Translation, Tutoring, Spanish, Fiction, Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, CSS3, HTML 5, Backbone.js, ActiveRecord, SQL, SQLite, Ruby, Redis, AJAX, Software Development, CSS, HTML5

Education
University of Houston   2006 — 2011
MFA, Creative Writing - Poetry

Rice University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor's, English Literature

Harriet Riley Harriet Riley Houston, Texas Area Details
Harriet Riley's Writers in the Schools Experience August 2008 - Present
Job Creative Writing Teacher and Free Lance Writer
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Writers in the Schools   August 2008 - Present
Words Plus Ideas   June 1993 - Present
Words Plus Ideas   February 2012 - Present
Project Joy and Hope   August 2008 - August 2010
United Ministries, Pensacola, Florida   March 2000 - May 2007
University of West Florida  August 2002 - May 2006
Greenbrier Hospital  June 1990 - June 1993
CPC Coliseum Medical Center and CPC East Lake Hospital   October 1988 - May 1990
The Englund Group   June 1987 - October 1988
Shoal Creek Hospital   February 1986 - June 1987

Skills
Writing, Creative Writing, Teaching, Non-profits, Editing, Copy Editing, Blogging, Journalism, Fundraising, Public Relations, Proofreading, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Copywriting, Volunteer Management, Literature, Event Planning, Grants, Press Releases, Web Content, Non-fiction, Higher Education, Tutoring, Media Relations, Newsletters, Publications, Publicity, Social Media, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Community Development, Corporate Communications, Nonprofits, Training, Event Management, Strategic Communications, Marketing, Books, Speech Writing, Photography, Research

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   1984 — 1986
Master of Arts, Journalism

University of Mississippi   1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Arts, English, Journalism

Lamar High School   1971 — 1977

Emily Koehn, LMSW, MFA Emily Koehn, LMSW, MFA Saint Louis, Missouri Details
Emily Koehn, LMSW, MFA's Writers in the Schools Experience August 2008 - July 2014
Job Licensed Social Worker and Freelance Writer
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
COCA St. Louis   September 2014 - Present
Writers in the Schools   August 2008 - July 2014
The Menninger Clinic  2011 - 2011
Baylor Psychiatric Clinic   2010 - 2011
Communities in Schools  2009 - 2010
Bates College  2005 - 2008

Skills
Social Services, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Non-profits, Group Therapy, Mental Health, Crisis Intervention, Fundraising, Family Therapy, Adolescents, Psychotherapy, Program Development, Youth Development, Community Organizing, Teaching, Volunteer Management, Editing, Therapists

Education
University of Houston   2009 — 2011
M.S.W., Social Work

Purdue University   1997 — 2000
M.F.A., Poetry

Oberlin College   1993 — 1997
B.A., Creative Writing

Carol Munn Carol Munn Houston, Texas Area Details
Carol Munn's Writers in the Schools Experience June 2012 - June 2013
Job Faculty Member at Women's Institute of Houston
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Women's Institute of Houston   June 2014 - Present
The Awty International School  August 2012 - Present
The Awty International School  2001 - 2015
Writers in the Schools   June 2012 - June 2013
St. John's School   August 2007 - August 2011
St. Agnes Academy  August 2003 - July 2007
Cypress Falls High School in CFISD   1995 - 2003

Skills
Teaching, Creative Writing, English, Poetry, Newspaper, Editing, tutoring,..., Editing, Journalism, Newspapers, Magazines, Copy Editing, Classroom, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Tutoring, Grant Writing, Literature, Proofreading, Higher Education, Educational Technology, Educational Leadership, College Teaching, Books, Teacher Training, Staff Development, Teaching Writing, ESL, American Literature, Teaching English as a..., Language Teaching, Academic Writing, English Literature, Lesson Planning, Secondary Education, Differentiated..., Classroom Management, Literacy, International Education, Teaching Reading, K-12, Language Arts, Middle School, English grammar, Grammar, Curriculum Mapping, Teacher Mentoring, Literary Criticism, British Literature, Test Preparation, English Composition

Education
University of Michigan   1990 — 1993
M.F.A., Creative Writing (Poetry)

Baylor University   1978 — 1982
B.A., English

Laura Isabel Serna Laura Isabel Serna Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Laura Isabel Serna's Writers in the Schools Experience 2006 - 2008
Job Associate Professor of Critical Studies, School of Cinematic Arts, University of Southern California
Industry Higher Education
Experience
University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts  2010 - Present
SMC  April 2009 - December 2011
Rice University  July 2006 - June 2008
Writers in the Schools   2006 - 2008
Harvard University  1998 - 2006
Radcliffe Public Policy Institute   1998 - 2003

Skills
Writing, Editing, Research, Film History, Spanish, History, Teaching, Higher Education, Public Speaking, Copy Editing, Curriculum Design, Grant Writing, Translation, Academic Writing, Project Management, Organization, Strategic Planning

Education
Harvard University   1998 — 2006
PhD, American Studies

Harvard Divinity School   1993 — 1997
MTS, Christianity and Culture

University of California, Berkeley   1988 — 1992
B.A., Religious Studies

James Reed Faulkner James Reed Faulkner Houston, Texas Area Details
James Reed Faulkner's Writers in the Schools Experience January 2002 - August 2005
Job Performer at Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Buffalo Soldiers Nat'l Museum   May 2006 - Present
Mad Science of Houstn   January 2006 - Present
Leisure Learning Unlimited  2005 - Present
Writers in the Schools   January 2002 - August 2005

Skills
Dirctor/Writer/Actor/Edu...

Education
Michigan State University   1968 — 1978
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), TV, Theatre & Film

Lansing Community College   1975 — 1977
Associate of Science (AS), Media Technology

Meredith Shaner Meredith Shaner Greater Chicago Area Details
Meredith Shaner's Writers in the Schools Experience September 2002 - March 2007
Job Development Officer at Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras
Industry Music
Experience
Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras  December 2014 - Present
Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras  November 2009 - December 2014
Da Camera of Houston  March 2007 - October 2009
Writers in the Schools   September 2002 - March 2007

Skills
Arts Administration, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Performing Arts, Event Management, Annual Giving, Nonprofits

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1998 — 2002
BM, Viola Performance, Music Business

Maryann Gremillion Maryann Gremillion Houston, Texas Area Details
Maryann Gremillion's Writers in the Schools Experience 2008 - Present
Job Independent Writing and Editing Professional
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Writers in the Schools   2008 - Present
Write Truly   2008 - Present
Houston ISD  August 1993 - August 2008

Skills
Creative Writing, Non-fiction, Copy Editing, Editing, Proofreading, Editorial, Press Releases, Poetry, Books, Art, Blogging, Curriculum Design, Teaching

Education
Stephen F. Austin State University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting

University of Houston
Post Bacculaureate, Teaching Certification

Columbia University in the City of New York
Teacher's College Reading and Writing Project

Mignette Dorsey Mignette Dorsey Houston, Texas Area Details
Mignette Dorsey's Writers in the Schools Experience 2008 - Present
Job Independent Writing and Editing Professional
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Writers in the Schools   2008 - Present

Skills
Journalism, Editing, Feature Articles, Copy Editing, Fiction, Web Content, Proofreading, Storytelling, Newsletters, Press Releases, Creative Writing, Blogging, Publications, News Writing, Newspapers, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Editorial, AP Style, Publishing, Copywriting

Education
University of Houston   2010 — 2011
Master of Arts (MA), English Literature

Tina Angelo Tina Angelo Houston, Texas Area Details
Tina Angelo's Writers in the Schools Experience April 2012 - Present
Job Director of Professional Development at Writers in the Schools
Industry Education Management
Experience
Writers in the Schools   April 2012 - Present
Houston ISD  July 2011 - March 2012
Houston Independent School District  September 2005 - July 2011
Houston ISD  April 2003 - September 2005
Houston ISD  August 1993 - April 2003
Sam Rayburn High School  September 1984 - May 1993
Clear Creek ISD  August 1978 - August 1984
Pearland ISD  August 1975 - August 1978

Skills
Educational Leadership, Curriculum Development, Teacher Training, Staff Development, Classroom, Curriculum Design, Instructional Design, Adult Education, Leadership Development, Teaching, Literacy, Research, Coaching, RTI, Distance Learning, Leadership, E-Learning, Educational Technology, K-12

Education
University of Houston   1980 — 1983
M.Ed, Education Mid Management

University of Texas (Austin)   1971 — 1975
B.A., History and English

Margaret Monahan Margaret Monahan Houston, Texas Details
Margaret Monahan's Writers in the Schools Experience August 2010 - Present
Job Executive Assistant/Writer at Private Employer
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Private Employer  May 2012 - Present
Writers in the Schools   August 2010 - Present
Gulf Coast  May 2011 - May 2012
University of Houston  August 2009 - May 2012
Chester County MHMR & Private Client   March 2008 - August 2009

Skills
American Sign Language, Microsoft Office, Editorial, Proofreading, Administrative..., Teaching Writing, College Teaching, Creative Writing, Speech Writing, Special Needs, Behavior Modification, Internet, Research

Education
University of Houston   2009 — 2012
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Creative Writing

The Catholic University of America   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General

Dinorah Pérez-Rementería Dinorah Pérez-Rementería Houston, Texas Details
Dinorah Pérez-Rementería's Writers in the Schools Experience Writer, Teacher/Facilitator, Scholar, LearnerEducational Organizations and Institutions2001 - Present
Job Writer, Teacher/Facilitator at Writers in the Schools
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Writers in the Schools   Writer, Teacher/Facilitator, Scholar, LearnerEducational Organizations and Institutions2001 - Present

Skills
Creative Writing, Editing, Events Coordination, Teaching, Cooperative Education, K-12, Theatre, Art History, Art Appreciation, Spanish-English, Research

Education
University of Miami   2008 — 2010
Master of Arts (M.A.), Latin American Studies

Higher Institute of Art, Havana, Cuba   1996 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theatre/Theater

Elizabeth Maass Elizabeth Maass Jamaica, New York Details
Elizabeth Maass's Writers in the Schools Experience June 2015 - June 2015
Job Student at St. John's University
Industry
Experience
Writers in the Schools   June 2015 - June 2015
Texas Gulf Coast Geologic Library   June 2014 - August 2014

Education
St. John's University   2014 — 2018
Bachelor's Degree, English, 3.8 GPA

Incarnate Word Academy   2010 — 2014
High School