WRITING EXPERIENCE
June 2011-present
Contributing writer
I report on the latest Hobbit, Tolkien, and Lord of the Rings related news.
June 2011-present
Blogger
My personal, Tolkien-themed blog, in which I cover Tolkien/Hobbit movie news, provide background information on various people, places, and creatures in Middle-earth, and occasionally share some personal posts (creative nonfiction) and product reviews.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
January-June 2008
Student Intern
I spent the final two trimesters of my senior year of high school as a student intern in courses on 'American Literature' and 'the Novel.' Duties included: correcting papers, proofreading, lesson-planning, leading and/or participating in group discussions, assisting students when teacher not available.
April-June 2008
Student Intern
I spent the final trimester of my senior year of high school as a student intern for a history teacher. Duties included: reviewing films for future classes, correcting papers, proofreading documents, etc.
LANGUAGE EXPERIENCE & PROFICIENCY
English, German (intermediate), 4 years' study of Latin throughout middle and high school.
High School Awards: Magna Cum Laude, National Latin Exam; "Best in Creative Writing," "Best in Fiction of the Future"
