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Kyle Kissell

Writer/Editor

Summary

Versatile professional proficient in researching, writing and editing diverse content. Works with minimal input to produce engaging, authoritative and error-free work. Autonomous yet communicative with 8-year history of outstanding skills in creating, proofreading, and editing. Seeking to acquire and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing creative, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Master Tutor

Tutor.com Inc.
Columbus, United States
09.2016 - Current
  • Reviewed and suggested improvements in student essays and other writing for content, organization, style, clarity, and grammar and mechanics.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
  • Motivated students toward learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Supported students to plan and organize projects and essays in all parts of the process from brainstorming, to research, composition, and final editing.
  • Assessed students' progress throughout tutoring sessions and adjusted instructional methods and content focus.

Head Writer/Company Owner

Espionage Party LLC
Columbus, United States
07.2014 - Current
  • Led team in storyline and character creation for narrative and choice-driven games.
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Wrote and edited high-quality content under deadline pressure meeting space limitations with concise prose.
  • Wrote and proofread social media posts, website copy and articles.
  • Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.
  • Brainstormed with colleagues to determine new topics and stories to add to games during development.
  • Play tested games, taking notes on performance, eliciting feedback from players, and implementing changes based on findings.
  • Traveled to industry conventions to run games and engage in outreach to player community.

German Instructor

East Central Ohio Educational Service Center
New Philadelphia, Ohio
08.2014 - 05.2015
  • Facilitated positive learning environment by using enthusiastic and energetic instructional strategies and consistent classroom management.
  • Created and executed various daily assignments to prepare 30 students for final exams.
  • Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Created and administered test and short essay assessments to analyze student progress.
  • Modified lessons to accommodate diverse learners, using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and small group work.
  • Created PowerPoint presentations to give students interactive exercises to prepare for tests and quizzes.
  • Identified students' individual and collective learning needs and delivered instruction designed to capture students' interest and maximize individual learning.
  • Used institution software to maintain proper documentation of students' files, records and portfolios.

Graduate Teaching Associate

Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
08.2008 - 05.2011
  • Provided relevant and timely feedback on student assignments.
  • Checked assignments, proctored tests, and provided grades according to university standards.
  • Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
  • Maintained atmosphere of academic learning and advancement to facilitate learning and development of critical thinking skills.
  • Oversaw classes of up to 25 students in low-level German courses.
  • Led courses independently with minimal oversight from professors.
  • Checked course materials, lessons and assignments for discrepancies and helped to design exams.
  • Copied, organized and distributed classroom materials.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - German/Religion

Lycoming College
Williamsport, PA

Master of Arts - Germanic Languages And Literatures

Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
05.2011

Skills

  • Client Presentations
  • Language and Tone Customization
  • Draft Development
  • Producing Stories
  • Originality and Creativity
  • Idea Brainstorming
  • Speech Writing
  • Advertising Copy
  • Concept Development
  • Proofreading, Editing and Rewriting
  • Fiction and Nonfiction Prose
  • German

Timeline

Master Tutor

Tutor.com Inc.
09.2016 - Current

German Instructor

East Central Ohio Educational Service Center
08.2014 - 05.2015

Head Writer/Company Owner

Espionage Party LLC
07.2014 - Current

Graduate Teaching Associate

Ohio State University
08.2008 - 05.2011

Bachelor of Arts - German/Religion

Lycoming College

Master of Arts - Germanic Languages And Literatures

Ohio State University

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