Helen Murray Resume
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Helen Murray Resume

Education
Hampshire College (2016-2020)
Bachelor of Arts Creative Writing, Literature, Black Studies

Senior Thesis - Born Blank: (re)Constructing a Biracial Identity
This is a creative non-fiction work in which I explore and portray biracial identity based on my own experience within a black and white identity. I also explore the concept of family, whether it be blood or found family, and the ways it can both bolster and weaken a sense of racial identity. I utilize a non-chronological collection of vignettes and personal photographs interspersed with quotes drawn from my careful reading of pre-existing literature by other biracial writers to tell a story of denial and discomfort, possibility and comfort, and different environments encountered on my path to (re)claiming my complex racial identity.

Transformative Speaking Program at Hampshire College (September 2018-April 2020)
Position: Peer Speaking Mentor
Description: One on one peer mentoring for students, plan and host workshops, and work with faculty to help develop a wide variety of speaking skills on Hampshire’s campus.

Internships
Green Street Teaching and Learning Center (August 2016)
Position: Intern for Girls in Science Camp
Description: Assist leaders in preparing and running activities, chaperone trips to Wesleyan, teach kids about various women in scientific fields.

Work Experience
YMCA Camp Ingersoll: (June 2018-August 2018, June 2019-August 2019)
Position: Camp Counselor
Description: Plan daily schedule of games and activities for group of 12 kids age 7-12, chaperone field trips

Camp Taconic (June 2017-August 2017)
Position: Jewelry Making Instructor
Description: Prepare and teach age and experience appropriate jewelry projects for kids age 11-15

Neon Deli (June 2016-September 2016, January 2017)
Position: Cashier, Line Cook

Extracurriculars
Hampshire Equestrian Team (September 2016-April 2020)
Treasurer (September 2018-April 2020), Captain (September 2019-April 2020)
Hampshire Jewelry Collective (September 2016-May 2018)
Signer (January 2017-May 2018)