Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
self employed
represented by Lane Clarke
Atlanta
06.2025 - Current
Author of the YA fantasy, The Lustrous Dark, a duology. Book one was published in May and book two is coming next fall. My debut is a Junior Library Guild gold standard selection and received a starred review from School Library Journal.(Peachtree Teen)
Short story contributor to the anthology, A Thousand Nights, coming September 2026. (Candlewick)
Guest faculty
Boyds Mills (formerly The Highlights Foundation)
Milanville
05.2024 - Current
Mentored and spoke at Muslim Storyteller Crash Course, guiding participants in narrative development
Mentored participants in Muslim Storyteller Whole Novel Workshop, fostering skills in novel writing
Education
Childhood Development Associate (not Up To Date On Renewal) -
Erwin Technical College
Tampa, FL
01-2008
High School Diploma -
New Smyrna Beach High School
New Smyrna Beach
05-1992
Some College (No Degree) -
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX
Some College (No Degree) -
St. Phillips
San Antonio, TX
Some College (No Degree) -
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL
Skills
Curriculum development
Program evaluation
Creative writing
Public speaking
Group instruction
Guiding students
Digital literacy
Social media
Technical support
Recordkeeping
Team collaboration
Networking opportunities
Collaborative
Verbal and written communication
Interpersonal skills
Mentoring others
Critical thinking
Safety awareness
Guiding students
Timeline
self employed
represented by Lane Clarke
06.2025 - Current
Guest faculty
Boyds Mills (formerly The Highlights Foundation)
05.2024 - Current
Childhood Development Associate (not Up To Date On Renewal) -