Extracurricular Activities

(Work in Progress)

Vox Arts and Literary Magazine

Managing Editor

Fall 2012 – Spring 2013

• Planned for and held weekly editorial meetings to discuss updates from Editorial staff
• Delegated tasks to editors, editorial assistants, and members to adhere to editorial and publication schedules
• Organized four to five events each semester: bi-annual Launch event, readings, and outings to poetry slams, plays, and botanical gardens in NYC

Fall 2012 Front

Fall 2012 Back

Spring 2013

Poetry Editor

Fall 2011 – Spring 2012

• Reviewed 10-20 student submissions per semester, chose quality poems to be published, and communicated with writers to revise their work to meet the highest standards
• Assisted in planning and organizing events, such as bi-annual launch events, author readings, and trip to the MOMA
• Helped maintain Submissions site at vox.pace.edu

Fall 2011

Spring 2012

Secretary 

Fall 2010 

• Attended weekly meetings, took detailed minutes, and uploaded for all members to access

Fall 2010

Spring 2011

Senator 

Fall 2009 – Spring 2010

• Attended weekly Student Government meetings as the voice of Vox Arts and Literary Magazine, voted for or against events, took meticulous notes, and brought back essential information to share with rest of the organization

Fall 2009

Spring 2010

Achievements/Highlights:

• Implemented dual cover and themed issues
• Introduced now bi-annual trip to Nuyorican Poets Cafe
• Increased efficiency of magazine production by creating new schedule with multiple editing checkpoints, delegating tasks, and re-instating editorial assistants
• Organized first Vox-sponsored Broadway trip to see Macbeth
• Initiated creation of Vox-inspired merchandise: key chains, postcards, and bookmarks

Teacher Opportunity Corps

Fall 2011 - Fall 2013

• Attended monthly meetings and discussed personal experiences in the School of Education, courses, and student teaching, as well as current issues in the field of education
• Served as voice for Education students in conveying issues to Dean and Assistance Dean during “Chat and Chew” sessions
• Participated in Digital Narrative Exhibition and Award Ceremony featuring short films created by Teacher Opportunity Corp. members

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Future Educators of America (FEA)

Fall 2011 - Fall 2013

• Attend weekly meetings where members discuss current issues in the field of education.
• Attend events, such as Principal Panels and Smartboard Workshops

Writing Consultant

Fall 2011 - Fall 2013

• Supported peers in writing and revision of academic work using a non-directive style to teach basic writing skills, such as thesis statements, organization, wording and expression, content and ideas, research and/or correctness to improve tutee’s writing skills
• Performed administrative tasks, such as answering phone calls, sending emails to Professors regarding student projects, and maintaining clean, comfortable environment in Writing Center
• Helped organize Writing Center events, such as Research 101 Workshop and trip to see Wicked on Broadway

Writing Center poster created after we changed locations.

Sigma Tau Delta

Fall 2011 - Fall 2013

• Presented my essay, "Which Path Shall Edna Take? Edna Pontellier and Foils in The Awakening," at the Sigma Tau Delta Convention in Portland, Oregon on March 20-23, 2013.
• Setup and photographed Handmade Homemade exhibit in Mortola Library
• Attended bi-weekly meetings

My professor, in the middle of facilitating this panel, sneakily snapped a picture of me presenting my paper.