Darah Schillinger
Lexington Park,MD
Summary
Motivated professional in the field of higher education, known for prioritizing student needs and enhancing classroom engagement. Trained in leadership and staff management with an enthusiasm for being part of a team and bringing diversity/inclusivity to an organization. Additional expertise in professional writing, with strong proofreading/copyediting and website management skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Instructor
St Mary's College of Maryland
08.2024 - Current
- Teaches two career development courses to first year students alongside a student employee per semester.
- Utilizes technology resources such as Google Classroom, Anthology Portal, Google Slides, and Excel to share assignments, grades, and resources with students.
- Advises 22-45 students on their professional documents and career goals to prepare them for the transition into the workforce.
Professional Pathways Externship Coordinator
Center for Career and Professional Development
07.2024 - Current
- Develops, revises, and implements curriculum for upper-level career development courses through the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD).
- Implements training twice a year for ~34 instructors and student workers to maintain program goals and standards.
- Conducts observations and provides written feedback to enhance or improve curriculum in accordance with the program's learning outcomes.
- Works with 12-16 instructors to implement hands-on experiences and community-based learning, including guest speaker visits, class trips, events, and volunteer opportunities.
- Plans and hosts professional development workshops, campus-wide events, and assists with the biannual Career and Internship Fair.
- Maintains the CCPD WordPress site, designs and edits the Annual Report, and uses Canva to create and publish weekly content for the office's social media.
Writing Tutor
Towson University Writing Center
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Worked one-on-one with students to ascertain literacy goals and develop strategies for improving overall writing skills.
- Reviewed student essays and develops revision plans for a variety of academic fields before submission deadlines.
- Used technology tools like digital whiteboards or video conferencing software during individual or small group tutoring sessions.
Publishing Assistant
Galileo Press/Free State Review
01.2024 - Current
- Edits manuscripts for clarity, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting errors according to established guidelines. Also assists the acquisitions editor in choosing content for publication.
- Collaborates with authors to revise manuscripts as needed prior to submission.
- Creates engaging content for multiple social media platforms, such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
- Uses editing and graphic design tools, like Canva and Adobe InDesign, to create content and visuals for social channels.
Editor-in-Chief
Grub Street Literary Magazine, Towson University
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed a team of editors and oversaw the development, editing, and publishing of content for the journal's online and print editions. Also acted as an author liaison throughout the semester.
- Copyedited and proofread contributor drafts, articles for the Wordpress website, and other content to ensure accuracy and adherence to house style.
- Updated editorial guidelines and standards to maintain quality control.
- Helped organize and host events, including end of year book launch.
Publishing Internship
Yellow Arrow Publishing
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Helped copyedit and proofread chapbooks for publication, created promotional images for chapbooks and magazine, and wrote book reviews for company blog.
Externship
EcoTheo Review
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Created promotional content for literary magazine, acted as an author liaison, and helped proofread upcoming print publication
Education
MS - Professional Writing
Towson University
Towson, MD05.2024
BA - English
St. Mary's College of Maryland
St Mary's City, MD05.2022
Skills
- Two years of curriculum development in higher education, and teaching at the college level
- Four years of acquisitions, copyediting, and proofreading in the publishing field
- Extensive skill in social media and website management
- Proficiency in Google Classroom, Google Slides, Anthology, Blackboard, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, InDesign, WordPress, Wix Website Builder, Canva, and Submittable
References
Megan Chee, mdchee@smcm.edu
- First Year Coordinator, SMCM Center for Career and Professional Development
Wayne Robertson, wrobertson@towson.edu
- Director of the TU Writing Center
Kapua Iao, kapuaiao@gmail.com
- Editor-in-Chief, Yellow Arrow Publishing
Timeline
Adjunct Instructor
St Mary's College of Maryland
08.2024 - Current
Professional Pathways Externship Coordinator
Center for Career and Professional Development
07.2024 - Current
Publishing Assistant
Galileo Press/Free State Review
01.2024 - Current
Writing Tutor
Towson University Writing Center
08.2023 - 05.2024
Editor-in-Chief
Grub Street Literary Magazine, Towson University
08.2022 - 05.2023
Publishing Internship
Yellow Arrow Publishing
05.2021 - 12.2021
Externship
EcoTheo Review
06.2020 - 08.2020
MS - Professional Writing
Towson University
BA - English
St. Mary's College of Maryland
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