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JESSI JARRIN

CARMICHAEL,CA

Summary

I'm an educator and writer with over ten years of experience teaching English, Language Arts, and Creative Writing, primarily in college and community-based settings. Known for creating thoughtful, inclusive learning environments and for adapting lessons to meet students where they are. Experienced in curriculum development, workshop facilitation, and one-on-one instruction. I'm looking to teach, tutor, or facilitate in educational or community-centered settings.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Founder / Head of Poetry

Art of Nothing Press
Los Angeles, CA
08.2020 - Current
  • Manage editorial workflows for annual publications and collaborative projects
  • Coordinate submissions, communications, and organizational systems using Google Drive and Excel
  • Review and evaluate literary submissions and participate in selection decisions
  • Assist in sequencing and shaping final publications to create cohesive narrative structures
  • Established partnerships with local artists and writers to diversify content offerings.

Graduate Student Instructor (GSI)

University of California, Davis
Davis, CA
09.2024 - 05.2025
  • Designed and taught engaging lesson plans for undergraduate students
  • Led lectures, discussions, and in-class activities to support critical thinking and writing skills
  • Assessed student work and provided clear, constructive feedback
  • Fostered an inclusive classroom environment that encouraged participation and respect
  • Oversaw groups of over 20 students and assisted with academic projects.

Language Arts Tutor

Young Engineers in Action
La Palma, CA
12.2020 - 05.2022
  • Tutored students in grades 3–5 in Language Arts and Reading Comprehension
  • Developed lesson plans aligned with Common Core Standards
  • Conducted one-on-one and small-group online instruction via Zoom
  • Used digital tools such as Google Slides, Easel, and IXL
  • Led specialized Greek Mythology and Creative Writing classes

Founder & Workshop Facilitator

Grieving Is Good for You
Remote
01.2021 - 03.2022
  • Founded and led a free, donation-based virtual poetry workshop
  • Created and delivered micro-lectures on poetry craft and form
  • Facilitated regular workshops where participants shared and critiqued work
  • Led three successful six-week sessions with up to 21 active participants per cohort
  • Cultivated a supportive space centered on both craft development and emotional healing

Staff Writer

Antifragile Magazine
Remote
06.2020 - 01.2022
  • Contributed articles and interviews highlighting marginalized and underrepresented creatives
  • Covered topics including art, mental health, identity, and social issues
  • Conducted interviews with artists and cultural figures

Private Tutor & Child-Care Provider

Freelance
Long Beach, CA
05.2019 - 03.2020
  • Tutored elementary-aged students in English, History, and Social Science
  • Provided childcare, transportation, and academic support
  • Maintained a safe, structured, and supportive environment
  • Traveled 20 miles to various locations to provide tutoring sessions to students in need.

English Instructional Aide / Embedded Tutor

Cerritos College Success Center
Norwalk, CA
11.2015 - 03.2019
  • Tutored college students in English writing, grammar, and critical analysis
  • Served as an embedded tutor in English courses, assisting instructors during class sessions
  • Led class discussions and supported grading with instructor approval
  • Provided additional tutoring support following class sessions
  • Worked with students across ESL, developmental, and advanced English courses

Homework Helper / English Tutor

Quest Learning Center
Cerritos, CA
06.2015 - 07.2016
  • Led homework assistance for first- and second-grade students
  • Designed supplemental lessons and practice activities
  • Provided one-on-one ESL tutoring
  • Taught seventh-grade composition and developed original lesson plans

Paraeducator

ABC Unified School District
Norwalk, CA
08.2014 - 07.2015
  • Served as an on-call aide for elementary and high school classrooms
  • Assisted general education and special education students
  • Supported teachers with lesson preparation and student progress monitoring

Education

MFA - Creative Writing

University of California, Davis
Davis, CA
01.2026

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing

California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
05.2020

Associate in Arts - English

Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA
05.2017

Skills

  • English Language Arts & Writing Instruction
  • Creative Writing & Poetry
  • Lesson Planning & Curriculum Design
  • One-on-One & Small-Group Tutoring
  • Academic Writing & Rhetoric
  • Student Assessment & Feedback
  • Google Drive, Google Slides, Zoom, Excel
  • Online & Remote Instruction

Timeline

Graduate Student Instructor (GSI)

University of California, Davis
09.2024 - 05.2025

Founder & Workshop Facilitator

Grieving Is Good for You
01.2021 - 03.2022

Language Arts Tutor

Young Engineers in Action
12.2020 - 05.2022

Co-Founder / Head of Poetry

Art of Nothing Press
08.2020 - Current

Staff Writer

Antifragile Magazine
06.2020 - 01.2022

Private Tutor & Child-Care Provider

Freelance
05.2019 - 03.2020

English Instructional Aide / Embedded Tutor

Cerritos College Success Center
11.2015 - 03.2019

Homework Helper / English Tutor

Quest Learning Center
06.2015 - 07.2016

Paraeducator

ABC Unified School District
08.2014 - 07.2015

Associate in Arts - English

Cerritos College

MFA - Creative Writing

University of California, Davis

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing

California State University, Long Beach
JESSI JARRIN