Kayla Williams Resume
Kayla Williams
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EDUCATION
M.F.A. Creative Writing, California Institute of the Arts.
Thesis: Short story collection about depression including: fiction, plays, and memoir.
B.A. Creative Writing, Grand Valley State University. August 2013- April 2017.
EUSA Study Abroad. King’s College, London UK. May-July 2015.
? Distinction in Writing Award
? GV Award for Excellence
? GV Faculty Scholarship
WORK EXPERIENCE
CalArts Fairy Tales, Myths and Fables
Teaching Assistant. January 2019-May 2019.
? Lead group discussion with over a dozen students
? Created lesson plans for small lessons
? Graded papers
CalArts Supplemental English to Introduction to Critical Studies
Teaching Assistant. September 2018-December 2018.
? Designed small lesson plans for ELL students
? Orchestrated small lessons for ELL students
? Read and responded to assignments
CalArts Writing Center
Writing Tutor. September 2017- May 2019.
? Consulted with students one-on-one from varying backgrounds, including ELL
? Attended training in various subjects such as ELL, grammar, thesis, etc.
? Worked with returning students on a regular basis
Lindamood-Bell
Tutor. May 2018-August 2018
? Tutored a variety of students in terms of ages/backgrounds, including ELL students
? Attended training in the rigorous programs used to educate students
? Worked with returning students on a regular basis
Fredrick Meijer Center for Writing and Michigan Authors.
Grand Valley State University. Writing Consultant. August 2015 – April 2017.
? Consulted with student one-on-one during any part of the writing process.
? Assisted teachers in managing beginning level writing classes, WRT 150.
? Lead small group workshops within beginning level writing classes, WRT 098.
? Consulted an English as a Second Language (ESL) student in weekly hourly session.
? Completed training in: grammar, MLA, APA, Chicago, and ESL.
? Tutor online sessions with students unable to make it to campus.
Prima Baby, Intermediate Media.
London, United Kingdom. Editorial Assistantship. June –August 2015.
? Published five articles.
? Represented company at multiple press events.
? Coordinated communication between companies.
? Edited, organized, and designed articles for website and magazine.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program. May-July 2016.
? Analyzed the depiction of depression within literature using the vocabulary of creative non-fiction, fiction, and clinical sources.
? Administered, designed, and created a discipline focused research project with assistance from Dr. Chris Haven.
? Wrote a finalized manuscript based on my research project.
? Completed Toastmaster speech preparation course.
? Completed all relevant training for GRE and grad school preparation: resumes, personal statements, cover letters, and weekly practice problems.
? Presented at Undergraduate McNair Research Conference. University of Buffalo.
PUBLISHED WORKS
? “Not Bleeding” (Creative Non-fiction). InWriting, Allendale MI. 2014.
? “The Vocabulary of Depression.” McNair Scholar’s Journal, Grand Valley State University. https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/mcnair/vol20/iss1/18/
? “The Sowing of Minds.” Scholar Works, Grand Valley State University. https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/honorsprojects/524/
? “the first thing I’ve written in first person” Utterance: A Journal. ------------/almanac/2019/5/5/the-first-thing-ive-written-in-first-person-by-kayla-williams?fbclid=IwAR3ed5tlnokNBfZiIM03_jYa7F9rbX33TO-JM0oJudl89xZqBwpndsy4wOA
? “In My Blood” Stirring: A Literary Collection. Vol. 21 Ed. 2.
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? “The Way Out” Entropy.
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LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
? Grand Valley State. Fredrick Meijer Honors College. Sept. 2013 – Aug. 2017.
? National Society of Collegiate Students. Member. Sept. 2014 – Aug. 2017.
? GVSU Capoeira Mandinga. Public Relations. President. Sept. 2014 – Aug. 2017.
? GVSU Korean Group Evolution (KGE). Treasurer. Jan. 2014 – Jan. 2016.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel Spreadsheet, Power Point, & Adobe Illustrator.
Kayla Williams
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EDUCATION
M.F.A. Creative Writing, California Institute of the Arts.
Thesis: Short story collection about depression including: fiction, plays, and memoir.
B.A. Creative Writing, Grand Valley State University. August 2013- April 2017.
EUSA Study Abroad. King’s College, London UK. May-July 2015.
? Distinction in Writing Award
? GV Award for Excellence
? GV Faculty Scholarship
WORK EXPERIENCE
CalArts Fairy Tales, Myths and Fables
Teaching Assistant. January 2019-May 2019.
? Lead group discussion with over a dozen students
? Created lesson plans for small lessons
? Graded papers
CalArts Supplemental English to Introduction to Critical Studies
Teaching Assistant. September 2018-December 2018.
? Designed small lesson plans for ELL students
? Orchestrated small lessons for ELL students
? Read and responded to assignments
CalArts Writing Center
Writing Tutor. September 2017- May 2019.
? Consulted with students one-on-one from varying backgrounds, including ELL
? Attended training in various subjects such as ELL, grammar, thesis, etc.
? Worked with returning students on a regular basis
Lindamood-Bell
Tutor. May 2018-August 2018
? Tutored a variety of students in terms of ages/backgrounds, including ELL students
? Attended training in the rigorous programs used to educate students
? Worked with returning students on a regular basis
Fredrick Meijer Center for Writing and Michigan Authors.
Grand Valley State University. Writing Consultant. August 2015 – April 2017.
? Consulted with student one-on-one during any part of the writing process.
? Assisted teachers in managing beginning level writing classes, WRT 150.
? Lead small group workshops within beginning level writing classes, WRT 098.
? Consulted an English as a Second Language (ESL) student in weekly hourly session.
? Completed training in: grammar, MLA, APA, Chicago, and ESL.
? Tutor online sessions with students unable to make it to campus.
Prima Baby, Intermediate Media.
London, United Kingdom. Editorial Assistantship. June –August 2015.
? Published five articles.
? Represented company at multiple press events.
? Coordinated communication between companies.
? Edited, organized, and designed articles for website and magazine.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program. May-July 2016.
? Analyzed the depiction of depression within literature using the vocabulary of creative non-fiction, fiction, and clinical sources.
? Administered, designed, and created a discipline focused research project with assistance from Dr. Chris Haven.
? Wrote a finalized manuscript based on my research project.
? Completed Toastmaster speech preparation course.
? Completed all relevant training for GRE and grad school preparation: resumes, personal statements, cover letters, and weekly practice problems.
? Presented at Undergraduate McNair Research Conference. University of Buffalo.
PUBLISHED WORKS
? “Not Bleeding” (Creative Non-fiction). InWriting, Allendale MI. 2014.
? “The Vocabulary of Depression.” McNair Scholar’s Journal, Grand Valley State University. https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/mcnair/vol20/iss1/18/
? “The Sowing of Minds.” Scholar Works, Grand Valley State University. https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/honorsprojects/524/
? “the first thing I’ve written in first person” Utterance: A Journal. ------------/almanac/2019/5/5/the-first-thing-ive-written-in-first-person-by-kayla-williams?fbclid=IwAR3ed5tlnokNBfZiIM03_jYa7F9rbX33TO-JM0oJudl89xZqBwpndsy4wOA
? “In My Blood” Stirring: A Literary Collection. Vol. 21 Ed. 2.
------------/vol-21-ed-2-f-in-my-blood-kayla-williams?fbclid=IwAR0l0iTN3WowTksMBWobYMhvl8cZA99QxsjupGf4WTAI99NTzRXgsTw5IEQ
? “The Way Out” Entropy.
------------/the-way-out/
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
? Grand Valley State. Fredrick Meijer Honors College. Sept. 2013 – Aug. 2017.
? National Society of Collegiate Students. Member. Sept. 2014 – Aug. 2017.
? GVSU Capoeira Mandinga. Public Relations. President. Sept. 2014 – Aug. 2017.
? GVSU Korean Group Evolution (KGE). Treasurer. Jan. 2014 – Jan. 2016.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel Spreadsheet, Power Point, & Adobe Illustrator.