Natalie Gorup Ridder
Marshfield
Summary
A reliable hard-worker with a commitment to excellence and a positive attitude. Applies creativity to solve problems and uses clear communication skills to serve and teach. Brings enthusiasm for learning and a positive attitude. Able to work with others, consider customers' needs, and lead when needed. Eager to contribute to organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Content Developer
Renaissance Learning, Inc.
03.2018 - 11.2019
- Read, wrote, and edited content for quizzes that assessed reading comprehension of K-12 literature
Marketing/Communications Specialist
Security Health Plan
06.2016 - 02.2018
- Wrote, edited, and produced major publications for various audiences, including:
- Annual community benefits report, printed newsletters, e-newsletters, press releases, direct mail pieces, letters, directories, web copy, and Facebook copy
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, setting deadlines according to business priorities
Paraprofessional, Tutor, and Substitute Teacher
Sacred Heart School
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Assisted with classroom instruction, preparation, and care for students
- Tutored eighth-grade student four days a week
Academy Coordinator
Boys & Girls Club, Yankton Unit
03.2015 - 06.2015
- Responsible for management, support, and evaluation of seventeen staff and ninety-six youth according to licensing requirements
- Assisted with scheduling and coordination of youth instruction and activities
- Assisted with billing, grant number tracking, and success plans for youth
- Offered special services to youth with special needs
- Served as primary point-of-contact for parents and staff
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Instructor of Record
University of South Dakota
07.2013 - 05.2015
- English 210: Introduction to Literature, (two sections)
- English 101: Portfolio Composition, (two sections)
- English 283: Creative Writing I (one section)
Assistant Landscaper
Beth Gorup, Private Landowner
Waterloo, NE
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Assisted in seasonal landscape maintenance and improvement, including laying fabric, mulching (3 truckloads), pruning and stump/root removal
- Cultivated and maintained plant beds, enhancing aesthetic appeal through regular care including weeding and watering on 3 acres with substantially landscaped berms, hillsides, and perimeter
Research Assistant
Center for Henry James Studies, Creighton University
07.2010 - 05.2013
- Archival assistant for annotation, copy-editing, and digitization
Student Assistant
DoIT Technology Center, Creighton University
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Performed basic virus removal and trouble-shooting tasks for PCs
- Assisted students with university websites and internet connectivity
Hostess
La Voltaire
Omaha, NE
06.2007 - 05.2008
- Prepared restaurant for opening
- Managed guest seating arrangements to optimize dining flow and enhance customer experience.
- Greeted and seated guests
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely table readiness and service efficiency.
- Trained new host staff on company policies and operational procedures for seamless onboarding.
- Developed and maintained reservation systems to streamline guest entry and waitlist management.
- Answered restaurant telephone and scheduled reservations
- Assisted with wait staff duties as needed including clean-up
Lawn Mower
Greg Gorup, Private Land-owner
Omaha, NE
05.2005 - 05.2007
- Gathered black walnuts from tree to prepare area for mowing
- Operated push lawn mower to maintain property aesthetics and health once a week, seasonally
- Bagged and removed clippings to optimize property appearance
Education
Master of Science -
08.2025
M.A. English - Creative Writing Emphasis, Poetry
University of South Dakota
Vermillion05.2015
B.A. English - Creative Writing Emphasis
Creighton University
Omaha05.2013
B.A. French and Francophone Studies -
Creighton University
Omaha05.2013
Minor - Philosophy
Creighton University
Omaha, NE05.2013
Skills
- People skills
- Enthusiasm for learning
- Positive attitude
- Work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Experience in creating nurturing environments and maintaining growth through regular care
Affiliations
- Golden Key International Honors Society Fall 2014-Present
- Academy of American Poets Spring 2013-Present
- Phi Beta Kappa Society 2012-Present
- Phi Sigma Tau Philosophy Honors Society Spring 2012-Present
- Sigma Tau Delta English Honors Fraternity Spring 2011-Present
- National Society for Collegiate Scholars Fall 2010-Present
- Cortina, Service and Justice Living-Learning Community, Creighton University Fall 2010-Spring 2011
- Honors Program, Creighton University Fall 2009-2013
HONORS AND AWARDS
American Board for the Certification of Teacher Excellence Distinguished Final Exam Results, English Language Arts 2026, University of South Dakota Emily Haddad Graduate Teaching Award, English Dept. 2015, High Honors, Master’s in English Final Examination 2015, Memorial Scholarship, English Department 2014, Creighton University Oscar M. Macelliao Poetry Prize, English Department, Academy of American Poets 2013, Ratio Studiorum Award, Philosophy Department 2013, Outstanding Senior Major in French, French Department 2013, Honorable Mention, Oscar M. Macelliao Poetry Prize, English Department, Academy of American Poets 2012, Scholarly Fiction Prize, Second Place, English Department 2012, Non-Fiction Prize, First Place, English Department 2010, Deans Service Honor Roll Fall 2010, Presidential Scholarship 2009-2013, Freshman Scholar 2009, Valedictorian, Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart 2009
CONFERENCES AND PRESENTATIONS
- “First to Amend: Pornography as Violence.” 2013 Midwest Undergraduate Philosophy Conference. Phi Sigma Tau, Creighton University. 5-6 Apr. 2013. Paper presentation.
- “First to Amend: Pornography as Violence.” No Limits 2013: Science and Gender Matters. University of Nebraska-Lincoln. 1-2 Mar. 2013. Paper presentation.
- “The Ancient ‘Quarrel’ Between Poetry and Philosophy.” Ryan Brown Poetry Reading: “Night Drive with Crazy Horse” from Outside Come In. Phi Sigma Tau, Creighton University. 7 Nov. 2012. Response.
- “How I Write An Introduction.” PRAXIS: A Brief Rhetoric. 3rd ed. By Carol Lea Clark. South Lake, Fountainhead Press, 2016. 198. Print.
- “The Semiotics of Self-Identity and the Danger of Mirror Stage Simulation.” Quest: Creighton University College of Arts and Sciences Journal of Undergraduate Research. 2011. Print.
EDITING EXPERIENCE
- Independent Contracted Editor, VistaComm Marketing Firm Nov. 2015-Aug. 2016
- Performed copy proofs, layout proofs, and press checks
- Ambassador, Fountainhead Press Aug. 2014-Aug. 2015
- Conducted market research and analysis
- Wrote website content
- Copy-edited press publications
- Hosted university campus book fair
- Selection Staff, South Dakota Review Aug. 2013-May 2015
- Shadows Literary Magazine, Creighton University Aug. 2010-May 2012
- Editor (2012), Assistant Editor (2011), Head Copy Editor (Spring 2010), Selection Staff (Fall 2010)
- Managed all submissions, magazine correspondence, magazine funds and budget, staff selection, staff website, magazine Facebook page
- Led weekly meetings, copy-edited submissions, worked with design editor to create finished magazine
- Intern, Acquisitions Editorial Division, University of Nebraska Press Summer 2012
- Assistant for copy-editing, draft preparation, and submission selection
ACADEMIC SERVICE
- Graduate Student Mentor Aug. 2014-May 2015
- Graduate Student Advisory Committee Aug. 2013-May 2014
- Tutor Writing Center, Creighton University Aug. 2010-May 2012, Jan.-May 2013
- Adult G.E.D. Program, Metropolitan Community College Aug.-Dec. 2010
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES
- Dioceses of La Crosse Bishop’s Education Endowment Trust Grant Award June 2025-2027
- Digital Wellness Ministry, St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish (SJBP) Oct. 2024-Present
- Adorer, bi-weekly adoration hour, SJBP Oct. 2024-Present
- Marshfield Moms Meal-Trains for new mothers, Marshfield, WI Sept. 2021-Aug. 2023
- Well-Read Mom national Catholic book club Sept. 2024-Present
- Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, SJBP Sept. 2024-Present
- Homeschooled preschool children Sept. 2021-Present
- Travels to grandmother’s hometown in France, neighboring countries 2002, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016
- Preceptor, Independent French Lessons Sept. 2012- May 2013
- CCSJ Spring Break Service Trip, Siena/Francis Homeless Shelter, Omaha, NE Mar. 2013
- Creighton University Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program, Dominican Republic Jul. 2011
- CCSJ Fall Break Service Trip, Evansville, IN Daughters of Charity Ministries Oct. 2010
Timeline
Content Developer
Renaissance Learning, Inc.
03.2018 - 11.2019
Marketing/Communications Specialist
Security Health Plan
06.2016 - 02.2018
Paraprofessional, Tutor, and Substitute Teacher
Sacred Heart School
08.2015 - 05.2016
Academy Coordinator
Boys & Girls Club, Yankton Unit
03.2015 - 06.2015
Assistant Landscaper
Beth Gorup, Private Landowner
05.2014 - 08.2014
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Instructor of Record
University of South Dakota
07.2013 - 05.2015
Research Assistant
Center for Henry James Studies, Creighton University
07.2010 - 05.2013
Student Assistant
DoIT Technology Center, Creighton University
08.2009 - 05.2010
Hostess
La Voltaire
06.2007 - 05.2008
Lawn Mower
Greg Gorup, Private Land-owner
05.2005 - 05.2007
M.A. English - Creative Writing Emphasis, Poetry
University of South Dakota
B.A. English - Creative Writing Emphasis
Creighton University
Master of Science -
B.A. French and Francophone Studies -
Creighton University
Minor - Philosophy
Creighton University