Caitlin Gemmell
Ithaca,NY
Summary
Driven educator with a Master of Science in Library Science, an incomplete Master of Arts in Humanities, and a BA in Cultural Studies, bringing extensive experience as a professional freelance writer and poetry editor. Experienced in teaching both online courses and in-person workshops, with a strong commitment to fostering student engagement and scholarly growth. Seeking to transition into a remote adjunct instructor role at a college or university, leveraging interdisciplinary expertise to support and inspire higher education learners.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Poetry Editor
Eucatastrophe Literary Journal
10.2025 - Current
- Established strong working relationships with authors, fostering a supportive environment conducive to creative growth.
- Managed tight deadlines, ensuring timely delivery of edited content for publication.
- Consistently met high standards of grammar, punctuation, and style throughout all edited materials.
- Increased the variety of published poems by actively seeking out diverse voices and perspectives within the literary community.
- Curated first themed issue to highlight specific topics or styles within the world of poetry, generating increased reader interest.
Digital Archivist
Self-employed
01.2023 - Current
- Deciphered and transcribed 10 complete 19th-century manuscript diaries for a client's private digital archive, requiring expertise in reading antique handwriting and deciphering archaic language.
- Cultivated exceptional attention to detail, textual analysis, and rapid information processing skills.
- Applied best practices in handling fragile documents, mitigating risks of degradation while processing materials.
- Verified accuracy of transcribed material prior to finalization.
- Stayed organized and kept detailed records to accurately track progress and client information.
- Enhanced transcription accuracy by diligently proofreading and editing final documents.
Freelance Writer
Self-employed
01.2017 - Current
- Wrote and edited high-quality content under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
- Conducted thorough research on diverse topics, producing well-informed pieces that resonated with readers.
- Collaborated with editors to refine drafts, ensuring consistent tone and style across various platforms.
- Developed engaging articles for online publications, resulting in increased readership and social media shares.
- Adapted writing styles based on different platforms such as social media, blog posts, and print materials.
- Enhanced newsletter open rates with compelling subject lines and content previews, driving higher engagement and website traffic.
- Led series of writing workshops, improving team skills and fostering culture of continuous learning and development.
- Developed and maintained personal blog, consistently publishing content that doubled site's monthly traffic within year.
- Promoted and marketed works through social media platforms.
- Developed and pitched story ideas to editors.
- Created content for websites and online publications.
Education
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
SUNY At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY06-2026
Graduate Certificate -
Pacifica Graduate Institute
Santa Barbara, CA10-2025
Master of Arts - Humanities
Prescott College
Prescott, AZBachelor of Arts - Cultural Studies & Art
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY05-2013
Skills
- Online teaching
- Workshop facilitation
- Curriculum creation
- Research skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Academic research
- Critical thinking
- Written communication
Timeline
Poetry Editor
Eucatastrophe Literary Journal
10.2025 - Current
Digital Archivist
Self-employed
01.2023 - Current
Freelance Writer
Self-employed
01.2017 - Current
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
SUNY At Buffalo
Graduate Certificate -
Pacifica Graduate Institute
Master of Arts - Humanities
Prescott College
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Studies & Art
SUNY Empire State College