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Charly Kuecks

Creative Writer and Instructor
New York,NY

Summary

Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Bridge the worlds of higher education, content strategy, and creative writing.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Test Prep

Hamden Hall Country Day School
Hamden, CT
08.2025 - 08.2026
  • Led group classes for digital SAT preparation, enhancing student readiness for PSAT and SAT exams.
  • Developed customized curriculum for each student, integrating MathChops, debates, and discussion groups to foster engagement and understanding.
  • Proctored examinations in classroom settings, and substituted across the school while providing technical support to the AI committee.

Senior Test Prep Instructor & Content Creator

Mindspire Prep
Salt Lake City, Utah
05.2024 - 06.2026
  • Monitored student progress through practice tests and skill checks for SAT and ACT, ensuring targeted improvement.
  • Developed customized lesson sessions aligned with college admissions exam goals.
  • Created and posted education and test prep content on Substack blog, achieving 66% average open rate.

Contract Head Editor

StoryArb
Salt Lake City, UT
02.2024 - 05.2024
  • Directed storyarb editorial workflow, managing draft development and revision cycles to ensure timely delivery of high-quality content.
  • Led review process for thousands of applications, identifying top ghostwriting talent for B2B executives, enhancing content quality.
  • Designed internal workflows in Notion, conducting weekly one-on-one meetings with writers to streamline communication and project alignment.

Education

MBA - Entrepreneurship

David Eccles School of Business
Salt Lake City
12-2017

Bachelor of Arts - French Language And Literature

BYU
Provo, UT
06-2013

Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing

The New School
Manhattan, NY
10-2026

Skills

  • Test preparation
  • Test preparation strategies
  • Educational content development
  • Instructional design
  • Content strategy
  • Editorial review
  • Copy editing

Timeline

Director of Test Prep

Hamden Hall Country Day School
08.2025 - 08.2026

Senior Test Prep Instructor & Content Creator

Mindspire Prep
05.2024 - 06.2026

Contract Head Editor

StoryArb
02.2024 - 05.2024

MBA - Entrepreneurship

David Eccles School of Business

Bachelor of Arts - French Language And Literature

BYU

Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing

The New School
Charly KuecksCreative Writer and Instructor