experience

− St. Augustine Poetfest | Faculty Showcase Featured Poet (2024)

− Florida State University’s Society of Democratic Socialists |
Pride Never Dies Fundraiser (2023)

− Eastern Florida State College’s National Poetry Month
Q&A (2022)

teaching

- Poetry Workshop Facilitator | Common Ground Books (2023 – present) 

- Adjunct Instructor | Tallahassee State College (2023 – present) 

- Substitute Teacher | Leon County Schools (2021-2022)

appointments

− Common Ground Books | Contemporary Queer Poetry Book Club
Moderator (2023 - present)

− The Writer’s Garret | The Common Language Project Editor (2022)

− Thimble Literary Magazine | Social Media Advisor (2021 - 2023)

− Ponder Review | Poetry & Art/New Media Editor Social Media Team 
(2020 - 2021)

− Poetry South | Poetry Editor (2020 - 2021)

featured

work

Brains & Motion Education | Proposal Writer & Copy Editor | Jan 2023 - Present

  • Write and edit response proposals to RFP for academic enrichment programs 

  • Correspond with school districts to coordinate bids 

  • Organize and upkeep records in Google Drive & SalesForce 

  • Maintain and manage RFP databases, i.e. GovSpend, Bidnet, PlanetBids, etc. 

  • Copywrite and copy edit for the Marketing Team 

  • Write and edit email, brochures, website, and social media copy 

  • social media coordinator & affiliate liaison for Influencers & Bloggers 

Tallahassee State College | Adjunct Faculty | Aug 2023 – Present 

  • Develop, deliver, and review material and syllabi 

  • Cultivate a classroom environment where students feel comfortable 

  • Develop assessments based on departmental regulations and requirements 

  • Prepare students for assessments and provide helpful performance feedback 

  • Assist other faculty members with lesson plans and assessments 

Leon County Schools | Substitute & English Instructor | Sept 2021 – May 2022 

  • Supervise a classroom of children between the ages of 6-18 

  • Manage and balance work schedule 

  • Communicate with schools effectively 

  • Execute teacher’s lesson plans and classroom management 

  • Empathize and communicate with students as well as assist with schoolwork 

PetSmart | Pet Trainer | Mar 2015 - Oct 2021

  • Associate of the Quarter: Fall 2019

  • Increased comparative sales by over 200%

  • Teach methods to maximize desired behavior in dogs

  • Understand diverse learning methods and teach Pet Parents accordingly

  • Manage and schedule class times and private lessons three-months in advance

  • Schedule and confirm appointments for clients, customers, or supervisors