Henry Fisher
New Buffalo
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Editor-in-Chief
Navy Pen Literary Magazine
05.2025 - Current
- Established a student-run literary magazine to showcase diverse literary works. and led student-run literary magazine, publishing poetry, fiction, and essays across themed issues.
- Curated literary content showcasing diverse voices and perspectives, enhancing magazine's cultural relevance.
- Oversaw marketing strategies that boosted visibility and expanded readership base.
- Coordinated with graphic designers for issue layout and visual presentation.
- Facilitated workshops and events promoting literary engagement within community.
- Reviewed over 200 submissions per issue, selecting 60+ contributors for publication.
- Managed complete editorial workflow from submission calls to final production.
- Directed brand identity and design strategy, successfully launching two published issues and developing one in production.
English Tutor
Wyzant/ Private Tutoring
05.2025 - Current
- Designed personalized lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and learning styles.
- Developed engaging activities that promoted critical thinking and improved language skills.
- Adapted lessons in real time for mixed skill levels, enhancing comprehension and discussion.
- Fostered a supportive environment, boosting student confidence in English language proficiency.
- Engaged students through interactive lessons that maintained interest and encouraged participation.
- Tutored four students weekly via Zoom, providing focused support in language skills development.
- Recommended tailored resources, including books and websites, to enhance student learning beyond lessons.
- Selected appropriate readings and structured assignments to facilitate skill development.
Founder & President
Entrepreneurship Club, La Lumiere School
08.2023 - Current
- Established and expanded school entrepreneurship club, increasing active membership to 20.
- Developed semester programming and cultivated speaker pipeline, ensuring sustained engagement.
- Organized over 30 speaker events, featuring industry founders and professionals.
- Led outreach and event operations, including scheduling and moderating discussions.
- Directed and produced symposium videos and presentations, improving overall event quality.
Assistant Director/ Counselor
Michiana Day Camp
Michiana
06.2022 - 08.2025
- Directed daily camp operations, ensuring smooth activity schedules and logistics for campers and staff.
- Managed 15+ staff members, ensuring safety and high-quality programming standards.
- Facilitated large-group activities, addressing operational issues to maintain program flow during live events.
- Created schedules and communications to improve coordination of weekly events and enhance overall camp experience.
- Progressed from Camp Counselor to Assistant Director over four summers due to strong leadership performance.
Education
High School Diploma Candidate -
La Lumiere School
Laporte, IN05.2026
Skills
- Editorial leadership and management
- Developmental and copyediting
- Publishing operations
- Interviewing and moderation
- Public speaking and event production
- WordPress and Adobe applications
- Branding and visual direction
- Creative writing and marketing strategy
Programs Workshops
- Iowa Young Writers' Studio, 2025
- Washington University in St. Louis - Creative Immersion Institute, 2025
- NYU x Rolling Stone - Modern Journalism Certificate Program, 2025-Present
- University of Michigan (STAMPS) - Intro to Graphic Design Program, 2025
Athletics
- Varsity Tennis Player, La Lumiere School, 2022-2025
- Girls Tennis Team Manager, La Lumiere School, 2023-2026
Awards
- 1st Place, County Poetry Contest, 2025
- Youth Poet Ambassador, Northwest Indiana, 2025
- Student Advisory Group Member, Washy Creative Immersion Institute (selected as 1 of 5), 2025
Writing Publications
- "Milk Teeth", Up North Lit, 2025
- "Editors Statement: Thresholds", Navy Pen Literary Magazine, 2025
- "Editors Statement: Voltage", Navy Pen Literary Magazine, 2025
Leadership Experience
- Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Navy Pen Literary Magazine, remote, 05/25, Present, Founded and lead a student-run literary magazine publishing poetry, fiction, and essays across themed issues, Evaluate 200+ submissions per issue, selecting and publishing 60+ contributors to date, Manage end-to-end editorial workflow: submission calls, acceptance decisions, developmental editing, copyediting, and final production, Directed brand identity and design strategy; launched 2 published issues with a third issue in production, Scheduled and coordinated 2+ reading and launch party events to promote new issues and build community engagement
- Founder & President, Entrepreneurship Club, La Lumiere School, Laporte, IN, 08/23, Present, Built and scaled a school entrepreneurship club to 20 active members, Organized 30+ speaker events over three years, hosting founders and professionals across industries, Led outreach, scheduling, and event operations; wrote interview questions and moderated live discussions, Developed semester programming and a speaker pipeline to sustain consistent engagement, Directed, edited, and produced symposium videos and presentations to support club events and enhance program quality
Timeline
Founder & Editor-in-Chief
Navy Pen Literary Magazine
05.2025 - Current
English Tutor
Wyzant/ Private Tutoring
05.2025 - Current
Founder & President
Entrepreneurship Club, La Lumiere School
08.2023 - Current
Assistant Director/ Counselor
Michiana Day Camp
06.2022 - 08.2025
High School Diploma Candidate -
La Lumiere School