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Isabella Davis

Youngstown State University
Canfield,OH
5
years of professional experience

A dedicated educator skilled in class instruction and community building. Experienced in developing interactive learning experiences that inspire creativity and enhance student participation. Committed to creating safe, inclusive environments for personal growth. Working towards a thesis which focuses on creative writing with an emphasis on poetry in marginal communities.

Work History

Poetry Instructor

9 Months
Akron Juvenile Detention Center | 01.2026 - Current
  • Facilitated engaging poetry workshops for the children in detention.
  • Developed and orchestrated prompts to inspire creative ideation.
  • Promoted strong writing practices to support clear, effective communication.
  • I have introduced them to multiple poets.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

1 Year 1 Month
Dedicated School Staffing | 09.2025 - Current
  • Delivered engaging lessons to students across various grade levels, fostering a positive learning environment.
  • Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain discipline and encourage student participation
  • I have kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • I have upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.

Instructor

1 Year 2 Months
Youngstown State University | 08.2025 - Current
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding and participation.
  • Collaborated with faculty to design interdisciplinary curriculum that meets academic standards and student needs.
  • Utilized educational technology tools to facilitate interactive learning experiences in classroom settings.
  • Assessed student performance through regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback for improvement.

Conference Founder

6 Months
Youngstown State University | 09.2026 - 03.2027
  • Founded and organized an academic conference focused on Young Adult (YA) literature, bringing together students, educators, researchers, and literacy advocates.
  • Developed the conference mission and programming to promote literacy engagement and appreciation of Young Adult literature.
  • Coordinated event logistics, scheduling, speaker outreach, and attendee communications for a multidisciplinary audience.
  • Designed and implemented social media and print marketing campaigns to increase conference visibility and participation.
  • Collaborated with faculty, students, and community stakeholders to secure speakers, partnerships, and event support.

Lead Teacher

3 Years 3 Months
GLOW (Girls Leading Our World) | 05.2022 - 08.2025
  • Taught and developed curriculum for grades 6-12 at an all-girls nonprofit organization.
  • I taught lessons on self esteem, bodily autonomy, and other things young women should know.
  • I led the girls in games.
  • I helped them make crafts.
  • I worked to be a good role model for the young girls to look up to.

Volunteer

9 Months
Coleman Mental Health Facility | 09.2024 - 06.2025
  • I orchestrated multiple poetry workshops for the people receiving care in this facility.
  • I fostered strong relationships with the participants to enhance a safe space for vulnerability.
  • I built a strong community of writers with the help of other volunteers.

Event Organizer

Kent State University | 10.2024 - 10.2024
  • Promoted classes for the Florence Summer Institute by organizing readings for inspiring students.

Education

Master of Arts - English

Youngstown State University | Youngstown, OH | 05-2027

Accepted a graduate assistantship | August 2025 - present

Bachelor of Arts - English

Kent State University | Kent, OH | 08-2025
  • Kent State University Florence Summer Institute | Florence, Italy ○ Bachelor of Arts in English | May 2024 - June 2024
  • Field Experience in schools: Tallmadge middle school 8th graders | January 2024-May 2024 and Field high school seniors | January 2024 - May 2024

High School Diploma

Ursuline High School | Youngstown, OH | 08-2021

● President of Art club in 2020-2021

● President of my class from 2017-2020

Skills

Effective communication
Public speaking
Poetry facilitation
Creative writing
Curriculum design
Creative thinking
Goal-oriented
Pure of Heart

Accomplishments

  • Conference speaker - 49th Ohio Valley Shakespeare Conference, "Shakespeare and Technology" at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA
  • Panel Speaker - Toni Morrison Event, Beloved: Ohio Celebrates Toni Morrison, at the Youngstown & Mahoning County Public Library in Youngstown, OH
  • Panel Speaker - "On the Horror Genre," at the Mahoning Valley Book Bazaar in Boardman, OH

Timeline

Conference Founder

Youngstown State University
09.2026 - 03.2027Read More

Poetry Instructor

Akron Juvenile Detention Center
01.2026 - CurrentRead More

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Dedicated School Staffing
09.2025 - CurrentRead More

Instructor

Youngstown State University
08.2025 - CurrentRead More

Event Organizer

Kent State University
10.2024 - 10.2024Read More

Volunteer

Coleman Mental Health Facility
09.2024 - 06.2025Read More

Lead Teacher

GLOW (Girls Leading Our World)
05.2022 - 08.2025Read More

Youngstown State University

Master of Arts from English
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Kent State University

Bachelor of Arts from English
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Ursuline High School

High School Diploma
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Isabella Davis