Background & Experience

Educator.
Writer.
Editor.

A decade of teaching, writing, editing, and building — across universities, literary journals, and publishing houses in New York and beyond.

10+ Years Teaching
4 Institutions
NYU MFA Graduate
Education
2016 – 2018 Graduate
New York University
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) — Creative Writing, Fiction
  • NYU Creative Writing Program, one of the most prestigious MFA programs in the United States
  • Assistant Managing Editor then Managing Editor of Washington Square Review
  • Taught as an Adjunct Graduate Instructor (2017)
2012 – 2016 Undergraduate
SUNY Geneseo
BA — English/Creative Writing · Minor: Business Studies & Medieval Studies · Cum Laude
Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society Sigma Tau Delta — International English Honor Society Editor in Chief, MiNT Magazine Vice President, Phi Lambda Chi
Experience
Aug 2022 – Present Teaching
Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC)
Faculty Lecturer, Full-time
  • English Composition
  • Introduction to Literature
  • Children's Literature
  • Introduction to Shakespeare
  • Creative Writing
Aug 2019 – Aug 2022 Teaching
Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC)
Adjunct Lecturer, Part-time
  • English Composition I
  • Introduction to Literature
Aug 2021 – Present Editorial
Gatekeeper Press
Children's and Adult Developmental Manuscript Editor
  • Edited and proofread full-length manuscripts
  • Assisted authors with plot, character, dialogue, and structure
  • Performed developmental and structural edits
Aug 2020 – May 2022 Teaching
Lehman College
Adjunct Lecturer
  • English Composition I & II
  • Literature courses
Aug 2020 – May 2022 Teaching
SUNY College at Old Westbury
Adjunct Lecturer
  • English Composition
  • Women's Honors Literature
Sep 2016 – May 2018 Editorial
Washington Square Review — NYU
Managing Editor (2017–2018) · Assistant Managing Editor (2016–2017)
  • Coordinated journal meetings and events
  • Maintained production schedules
  • Proofread and edited journal issues
  • Supervised staff operations
May 2018 – May 2019 Professional
Sidley Austin LLP
Marketing Assistant — New York City
2017 Teaching
New York University
Adjunct Graduate Instructor
  • Designed a custom syllabus focused on diverse writers and poets
  • Taught literary analysis through a writer's perspective
  • Integrated online discussions and handwritten journals into coursework
Jun 2015 – Sep 2016 Writing
Hamptons Real Estate Showcase
Contributing Writer — Long Island, NY
  • Wrote 500–1,000 word feature articles on Long Island events
  • Conducted interviews with local business owners and real estate agents
  • Collaborated with editors, photographers, and writers
Sep 2015 – May 2016 Teaching
SUNY Geneseo — Writing Learning Center
Writing Tutor — Geneseo, NY
  • Assisted students including ESL learners with academic writing
  • Helped improve thesis statements and critical paper structure
  • Developed exercises to strengthen independent writing skills
2010 – 2012 Writing
Portrait Magazine
Contributing Writer
  • Wrote and edited articles on television, books, trends, and celebrities
  • Sourced quotes and images for editorial stories
Skills & Expertise
Writing & Creative
Creative Writing Fiction Writing Literary Analysis Academic Writing Journalism Content Development
Editorial
Editing & Proofreading Developmental Editing Manuscript Editing Editorial Management Research & Interviewing
Teaching & Facilitation
English Composition Curriculum Development Public Speaking Workshop Facilitation