EDUCATION
Western Washington University
September 2024 – Present
Bellingham, WA. Master of Arts, English Studies
Western Washington University
September 2022 – June 2024
Major: English, Emphasis in Literature
Bellingham, WA. Bachelor of Arts, English Literature
The University of Glasgow
September 2020 – May 2022
Major: English Literature Honors: Kiwanis & Hayes Scholarship Early Exit Award with Distinction
Glasgow, United Kingdom
PROJECTS AND PRESENTATIONS
“American Periodicals and Literary Anthologies and Canonicity in the Late 19th Century” (working title) MA Capstone Project, September 2024 – Present
“Vomit, Sweat, and Transformation: Bodily Boundaries in Chainsaw Man and DanDaDan” Accepted presentation for the “Anime and Manga” panel for the Pacific Ancient and Modern Language Association 122nd Annual Conference, November 2025
“Ella Higginson, American Literary Anthologies, and the Erasure of the Celebrated Fin de Siècle Woman Poet” Presented for the “Literary Reconsiderations” panel for the American Literature Association 36th Annual Conference, May 2025
“Higginson, Exiled at Twilight: Literary Anthologies and Postbellum Poetics” Presented for Scholars Week for Western Washington University’s English Department, June 2024
EXPERIENCE
Graduate Student Instructor
Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington. September 2024 – Present
Instruct and create engaging, active classroom and digital activities for English 101. Develop trust between and with students to honor the diversity of learners. Leverage existing student knowledge to support critical thinking to foster a classroom environment where students are active participants in their learning process.
First Reader for Bellingham Review
Bellingham, Washington September 2024 – Present
Review fiction and non-fiction submissions for a literary magazine established in 1977, currently edited by Dr. Jane Wong and published by Western Washington University.
Hacherl Research and Writing Studio
Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
Research and Writing Assistant
September 2024 – December 2024
Facilitated guided feedback for undergraduate students both in-person and in an online draft submission form. Pivoted and adjusted feedback towards various forms of academic writing to provide ideal and effective support for individual students.
Academic Advising & Student Achievement Center
Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington. Peer Mentor September 2023 – June 2024
Provided peer support to first-generation university students. Advised students towards campus resources to achieve academic and personal success.
Co-Founder & Director of Writing and Editing at The Rage Magazine
Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington September 2023 – December 2023
Developed the writing and editing system for a new campus magazine. Organized and facilitated weekly editorial and writing staff meetings. Conducted correspondence with individual writers to advise on direction and subject matter for articles. Worked with multiple teams to optimize creative cohesion and organization.
GRANTS & AWARDS
Ross Travel Grant, February 2025 Awarded English Department Matching Funds
English Department Scholars Week, June 2024 Western Washington University
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Hiring Committee for Assistant Professor in Writing Studies and Rhetoric
January 2025
Consulted with fellow committee members to effectively discuss programmatic concerns with candidates. Created questions based on graduate student’s interests and experience in relation to the English Department.
Children’s Literature Conference
February 2023
Greeted conference attendees and maintained an orderly environment for book signings. Assisted participating authors by coordinating with the conference team members to hand out materials to the 100+ conference attendees in line to get book copies signed.
CERTIFICATIONS
College Reading and Learning Association International Peer Educator
Training Program Certification, Peer Educator, Level 1 June 2024