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Curriculum Vitae

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Academic Background

B.A. in English Literature

B.A. in Psychology

McGill University

University of California, 

Los Angeles

Summer Curriculum in Japanese

September 2016 to May 2020

GPA 3.4

June 2016 to August 2016

GPA 3.5

American University

Fall/Winter Curriculum 

Comparative Literature 

University of California, 

Berkeley

Summer Curriculum in

Conflict Resolution Studies

August 2015 to May 2016

GPA 3.8

August 2015

GPA 4.0

Kenmore East H.S.

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M.A. in American Journalism

New York University

September 2021 to Present
GPA 3.8

High School Diploma

September 2012 to May 2015

GPA 3.8

International Baccalaureate

International Baccalaureate Diploma

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September 2013 to May 2015

GPA 3.8

Certifications

Advanced Certification in Teaching English as 

a Second Language 

Certified by the TESOL International Association

 July 7, 2020

Awards and Achievements
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Beta Gamma Sigma for Academia 

Awarded for academic excellence at select universities

Dean's List

Awarded for high-ranking GPAs between 3.75 and 4.0 

2016

2015

Member of National Honor Society

Awarded for scholarship, leadership, service, and character at select high schools

Responsibilities included participation and leadership in service, fundraising, training, and outreach student and community programs 

2015

Responsibilities included leadership in choral performance and training for the soprano section

Excellence in Jazz Performance

Chorus Leader of Select Choir

Awarded for musical excellence in jazz performance, improvisation, 

and sight-reading 

Awarded for excellence in choral performance, leadership, and music education

2015

Excellence in I.B. Spanish

Awarded for superior abilities in written and verbal Spanish

2014 and 2015

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2014 and 2015

Excellence in

I.B. English Literature

Harvard Book Prize

Awarded to 2,000 top-performing high school juniors and seniors by Harvard  University alumni 

2014

Awarded for excellence in essays and projects of and seminars in English literature

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2014

Experience
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The Sober Truth

cKUT 90.3 FM

Content Editor
Responsibilities include participation in listening sessions and selection of unrecognized artists for airtime
September 2018 to May 2020

The Click

Writer
Responsibilities include reporting on breaking news related to topics in politics, legislation, and social justice in the U.S. and Canada
August 2021 to Present

Radio Show Host
Responsibilities include conducting research and interviews, script-writing, and recording and audio editing  
May 2020 to August 2021

TVM: Student Television 

at McGill 

General Member
Responsibilities included conducting research on and interviews with academic organizations, script-writing, filming, and video editing
September 2018 to May 2020

askingjude.org

Founder and CEO

Responsibilities include management of a mental health initiative and support service for 31,000 users and a university-level internship program for psychology students  

December 2013 to Present

Trend Privé Magazine

Publishers Weekly 

BookLife Prize Judge
Responsibilities included rating and reviewing fiction and nonfiction submissions
May 2018 to September 2018

Copyeditor, Editor, and Writer

Responsibilities included conducting research and interviews with nonprofit and business professionals, writing related articles, and management of writers for the "Humanitarian" section 

August 2017 to January 2019

Fashion 360 Magazine

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FINE Living and Dining Magazine

Writer
Responsibilities included conducting research and interviews with business professionals, writing related articles,  
rating and reviewing fiction and nonfiction submissions
August 2016 to January 2018

Copyeditor, Editor, and Writer

Responsibilities included conducting research and interviews with fashion and beauty professionals and writing related articles 

August 2017 to January 2019

Budget Your Trip, Inc.

Writer

Responsibilities included conducting research on travel destinations and writing related articles

May 2017 to January 2018

AMLit Magazine

Copyeditor and Reviewer

Responsibilities included reviewing submissions of short fiction, poetry, and photography and editing staff entries

September 2015 to May 2016

SOCIAL: The Lifestyle Magazine

American Word Magazine

Writer

Responsibilities included conducting research and interviews with D.C. restauranteurs and writing related articles

August 2015 to September 2016

Writer

Responsibilities included conducting research and interviews with students and writing related articles

September 2015 to May 2016

Employment

Appen, LLC

Search Engine Evaluator

Responsibilities included assessment and analyses of search engine efficiency

February 2019 to September 2019

VIPKid

ESL Teacher

Responsibilities included teaching the English language to students from age 5 to 14 through the company's online platform 

June 2019 to December 2020

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Magic Ears, LTD 

ESL Teacher
Responsibilities include teaching the English language to students from age 4 to 12 through the company's online platform 
July 2020 to May 2021

iTutorGroup

ESL Teacher
Responsibilities include teaching the English language to students from age 5 to 65+ through the company's online platform 
October 2020 to May 2021

Prep Academy Tutors 

Private Tutor
Responsibilities include teaching English literature and language, the general sciences, SAT/ACT prep, and more to students in high school and university through the Zoom platform 
October 2020 to May 2021

GoGo Kid 

ESL Teacher
Responsibilities include teaching the English language to students from age 4 to 12 through the company's online platform 
October 2020 to May 2021

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PrepScholar Admissions

College Admissions Consultant
Responsibilities include providing academic, extracurricular, and admissions counselling, essay planning and editing, and application review
May 2021 to Present

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Languages

English

Spanish

Native for verbal and written

Fluent for verbal and written

Japanese

Beginner for verbal

References

Michael Nicholson, PhD 

Associate Professor of McGill University's

Department of English 

Dr. Nicholson may be contacted by phone at (514) 398-4400, ext.: 00927 and by e-mail at michael.nicholson@mcgill.ca

Ian Bradley, PhD, ABPP 

Associate Professor of McGill University's

Department of Psychiatry 

Dr. Bradley  may be contacted by phone at

(514) 398-6121 and by e-mail at ian.bradley@mcgill.ca

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David Hensley, PhD 

Associate Professor of McGill University's

Department of English 

Dr. Hensley may be contacted by phone at (514) 398-4400, ext.: 00794 and by e-mail at david.hensley@mcgill.ca

Alexandra Barnabe, PhD Candidate

PhD Canadidate of McGill University's

Department of Psychology 

Ms. Barnabe  may be contacted by e-mail at alexandra.barnabe@mail.mcgill.ca

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