Kayla Cooper
ROCKVILLE,MD
Summary
Detail-oriented marketing and communications professional with experience in academic publishing, digital content strategy, and client-focused instruction. Graduate student seeking part-time or flexible roles in digital marketing, social media management, publishing, or administrative support. Known for strong written communication, organized project execution, and independent work management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Private English & Humanities Tutor
Self-Employed
Rockville, MD
09.2025 - Current
- Provide individualized 1:1 tutoring in English literature, academic writing, and history for middle school through undergraduate students
- Design customized lesson plans focused on thesis development, analytical writing, and research methodology
- Support long-form academic projects, citation systems (MLA, Chicago), and structured revision processes
- Implement goal-setting frameworks to strengthen student time management and executive functioning
- Manage client scheduling, communication, and progress tracking independently
Marketing Assistant
Catholic University of America Press
Washington, DC
09.2023 - 09.2025
- Wrote and edited blog posts, website copy, and email newsletters for an academic publishing audience
- Collaborated on strategic marketing campaigns for book launches and seasonal catalogs
- Designed print and digital promotional materials using Adobe InDesign
- Managed social media platforms with a cohesive, brand-aligned voice, increased engagement by 30%
- Assisted in formatting approximately 6 interior book layouts and print-on-demand publications per year
Writing Center Tutor
Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Provided writing support across disciplines in in-person and virtual settings
- Guided students through research development, revision strategy, and citation accuracy
- Completed detailed session documentation and tracked student progress
Publishing Intern
Moonstone Arts Center
Philadelphia, PA
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Copyedited approximately 12 manuscripts and coordinated directly with authors
- Supported digital publishing initiatives and eBook expansion
- Created branded social media and website content using Canva
- Contributed to collaborative editorial and design projects
Education
Master of Arts - Victorian Literature
University of Portsmouth
REMOTE09-2027
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD05-2023
Skills
- Social Media Creation/Management
- Email Marketing (Mailchimp, Constant Contact)
- Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Digital Design (Canva)
- Copywriting & Editing
- Academic Publishing
- WordPress CMS
- Client Communication
- Research & Analytical Writing
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
Timeline
Private English & Humanities Tutor
Self-Employed
09.2025 - Current
Marketing Assistant
Catholic University of America Press
09.2023 - 09.2025
Publishing Intern
Moonstone Arts Center
06.2022 - 08.2022
Writing Center Tutor
Mount St. Mary's University
03.2020 - 03.2023
Master of Arts - Victorian Literature
University of Portsmouth
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Mount St. Mary's University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Mount St. Mary's University