Patricia Thompson's Resume
Summary
Current undergraduate student interested in exploring the fields of writing, journalism, academia, education, andpublishing. Avid reader, art lover, and aspiring world traveler.
Experience
Associate
The Kenyon Review
Sep 2020 - Present (7 months +)
Work at The Kenyon Review, an internationally renowned literary magazine, reviewing betweeneight and sixteen submissions per week in all creative writing genres, judging writing contests, andresearching resources for publications.
Apprentice French Teacher
Kenyon College
Feb 2021 - Present (2 months +)
Teach multiple weekly classes conducted entirely in French to supplement introductory French coursesin Kenyon's immersion curriculum. Work with main professor to write and implement engaging lessonplans. Adapt to the needs of virtual instruction during COVID-19.
Associate
GRAHAM GUND GALLERY
Sep 2020 - Present (7 months +)
Associate at the Gund Gallery, Kenyon College's on-campus art museum. Assist with film curation,event planning, exhibition research, greeting visitors, and leading tours.
Barista
Starbucks
Dec 2020 - Jan 2021 (2 months)
Craft drinks, take orders, and maintain a clean store to provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
Au Pair
Private Family
Sep 2019 - Mar 2020 (7 months)
Employed by a private family to provide childcare and English instruction in Paris to support myselfduring a gap year.
Board Member, BOSS Magazine
Phillips Academy
Sep 2018 - May 2019 (9 months)
Solicited and edited submissions, helped host launch parties and fundraising events, and plannedcommunity discussions for BOSS, Phillips Academy's first intersectional feminist magazine.
Writing Tutor
Phillips Academy
Sep 2018 - May 2019 (9 months)
Selected by English teacher. Volunteered weekly in on-campus writing center providing fellow studentswith feedback regarding syntax, grammar, idea organization, and insight in their writing assignments.
Community Ambassador, Addison Gallery of American Art
Phillips Academy
Sep 2017 - May 2019 (1 year 9 months)
Engaged in community outreach, planned events, and researched and delivered talks about pieces ofart on opening nights at Phillips Academy's on-campus art museum.
News Editor, The Phillipian
Phillips Academy
Sep 2016 - May 2019 (2 years 9 months)
Oversaw a staff of about fifteen writers, edited about ten articles per week, and engaged in communityoutreach as a News Editor for Phillips Academy's entirely student-run weekly newspaper. Progressed from news writer, to News Associate, to News Editor.
Volunteer, Family Literacy Night
Manchester Community Resource Center
Jun 2018 - Aug 2018 (3 months)
Assisted immigrant families in developing English literacy skills. Tutored individuals in reading, writing,and math.
Education
Kenyon College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Major: English Literature (Creative Writing concentration),Minors: Art History, French
2020 - 2024
Phillips Academy
High School Diploma
2015 - 2019
School Year Abroad (SYA)
2017 - 2017
Honors & Awards
The Webster Prize - Phillips Academy
May 2017
Awarded for outstanding work in History and Social Science in the lower two years at Phillips Academy.
National Merit Semifinalist - National Merit Scholarship Program
Sep 2018
Granted to the top-scoring PSAT students from each state. Scored in the 99th percentile of studentswho took the exam.
Summary
Current undergraduate student interested in exploring the fields of writing, journalism, academia, education, andpublishing. Avid reader, art lover, and aspiring world traveler.
Experience
Associate
The Kenyon Review
Sep 2020 - Present (7 months +)
Work at The Kenyon Review, an internationally renowned literary magazine, reviewing betweeneight and sixteen submissions per week in all creative writing genres, judging writing contests, andresearching resources for publications.
Apprentice French Teacher
Kenyon College
Feb 2021 - Present (2 months +)
Teach multiple weekly classes conducted entirely in French to supplement introductory French coursesin Kenyon's immersion curriculum. Work with main professor to write and implement engaging lessonplans. Adapt to the needs of virtual instruction during COVID-19.
Associate
GRAHAM GUND GALLERY
Sep 2020 - Present (7 months +)
Associate at the Gund Gallery, Kenyon College's on-campus art museum. Assist with film curation,event planning, exhibition research, greeting visitors, and leading tours.
Barista
Starbucks
Dec 2020 - Jan 2021 (2 months)
Craft drinks, take orders, and maintain a clean store to provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
Au Pair
Private Family
Sep 2019 - Mar 2020 (7 months)
Employed by a private family to provide childcare and English instruction in Paris to support myselfduring a gap year.
Board Member, BOSS Magazine
Phillips Academy
Sep 2018 - May 2019 (9 months)
Solicited and edited submissions, helped host launch parties and fundraising events, and plannedcommunity discussions for BOSS, Phillips Academy's first intersectional feminist magazine.
Writing Tutor
Phillips Academy
Sep 2018 - May 2019 (9 months)
Selected by English teacher. Volunteered weekly in on-campus writing center providing fellow studentswith feedback regarding syntax, grammar, idea organization, and insight in their writing assignments.
Community Ambassador, Addison Gallery of American Art
Phillips Academy
Sep 2017 - May 2019 (1 year 9 months)
Engaged in community outreach, planned events, and researched and delivered talks about pieces ofart on opening nights at Phillips Academy's on-campus art museum.
News Editor, The Phillipian
Phillips Academy
Sep 2016 - May 2019 (2 years 9 months)
Oversaw a staff of about fifteen writers, edited about ten articles per week, and engaged in communityoutreach as a News Editor for Phillips Academy's entirely student-run weekly newspaper. Progressed from news writer, to News Associate, to News Editor.
Volunteer, Family Literacy Night
Manchester Community Resource Center
Jun 2018 - Aug 2018 (3 months)
Assisted immigrant families in developing English literacy skills. Tutored individuals in reading, writing,and math.
Education
Kenyon College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Major: English Literature (Creative Writing concentration),Minors: Art History, French
2020 - 2024
Phillips Academy
High School Diploma
2015 - 2019
School Year Abroad (SYA)
2017 - 2017
Honors & Awards
The Webster Prize - Phillips Academy
May 2017
Awarded for outstanding work in History and Social Science in the lower two years at Phillips Academy.
National Merit Semifinalist - National Merit Scholarship Program
Sep 2018
Granted to the top-scoring PSAT students from each state. Scored in the 99th percentile of studentswho took the exam.