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Kuamel Stewart

Brooklyn

Summary

Dynamic youth mentor and former Editor at Static Media, skilled in culturally responsive storytelling and collaborative planning. Proven ability to engage students through creative instruction and clear communication, fostering academic success and personal growth. Adept at project management, ensuring high-quality content delivery while building strong relationships with diverse audiences.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Editor | Lifestyle & Culture Writer

Static Media
11.2022 - 05.2025
  • - Edited and refined digital content for brands like House Digest and The Daily Meal, balancing voice, clarity, and audience engagement.
  • - Collaborated cross-functionally to meet publishing goals and manage multiple deadlines—skills applicable to lesson planning and classroom management.
  • - Brought precision, empathy, and creativity to every project, ensuring high-quality, culturally relevant communication.

News Writer

Static Media
09.2021 - 11.2022
  • - Published over 200 features on food, culture, and lifestyle topics, showcasing strong research, writing, and deadline-driven project execution.
  • - Selected visual content and crafted headlines that connect with diverse audiences—mirroring the planning and presentation needed in classroom instruction.

Television Writer

Nickelodeon Studios
Los Angeles
04.2018 - 04.2021
  • - Wrote scripts for nationally aired episodes of Cousins For Life, focused on inclusive, kid-centered storytelling.
  • - Collaborated in writers' rooms to create age-appropriate content, reinforcing skills in teamwork, empathy, and youth engagement.
  • - Developed original ideas and translated them into clear instructional scripts—directly transferable to lesson development.

Youth Mentor & Program Assistant

Upward Bound Program – SUNY / CUNY (Various Sites)
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • - Mentored high school students from underserved communities in academic skill-building and college readiness.
  • - Facilitated group workshops on communication, leadership, and time management.
  • - Supported instructors with small group tutoring and classroom management.
  • - Built strong relationships with students and families to support engagement and achievement.

Education

B.A. - Communication

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Skills

  • Classroom Culture & Engagement
  • Student-Centered Communication
  • Youth Mentorship
  • Collaborative Planning
  • Clear Written & Verbal Expression
  • Creativity in Instruction
  • Project Management
  • Content Design
  • Culturally Responsive Storytelling
  • Team collaboration

Additional

  • - Open to alternative certification and residency programs (e.g., Success Academy, NYC Teaching Fellows)
  • - Passionate about culturally affirming pedagogy and student voice
  • - Excellent written and verbal communication; calm, warm classroom presence

Timeline

Editor | Lifestyle & Culture Writer

Static Media
11.2022 - 05.2025

News Writer

Static Media
09.2021 - 11.2022

Television Writer

Nickelodeon Studios
04.2018 - 04.2021

Youth Mentor & Program Assistant

Upward Bound Program – SUNY / CUNY (Various Sites)
01.2015 - 01.2016

B.A. - Communication

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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