SARAH YOAK
Bloomington,USA
Summary
I am an aspiring English scholar with a deep passion for literary criticism and analysis, creative and academic writing, interpretation of art, and expanding my ability to research and assimilate literature in a professional setting. I am seeking the Victorian Studies Editorial Internship at Indiana University for Fall 2025 to delve further into the aforementioned pursuits and work with like-minded, driven scholars and educators to expand the breadth of my literary knowledge and analyzation toolkit in an environment that inspires me.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Journalism Intern
Miami-Dade Community College
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Wrote 5 articles to be submitted to different local and independent news organizations with the goal of publication
- Reviewed and edited papers and preliminary articles from students of Introduction to Journalism for clarity, style, and grammar with publication guidelines in mind
- Facilitated communication with students and aspiring authors in order to provide feedback and ensure a timely submission by each organization’s deadline
Education
Bachelor of Science - Ballet, Outside Field in English, Minor in Arts Management
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN05.2026
BFA - English Literature, Culture, and Writing
Ohio University
Athens, OH05.2023
Journalism -
Miami-Dade Community College
Miami, FL05.2022
Skills
Proficient in both archival and contemporary research, utilizing digital databases and historical resources
Extensive knowledge of navigating social media, digital libraries, and sorting through articles for credibility and validity
Highly skilled in academic writing, peer review, and editing with a major emphasis on clarity, structure, and style
Extensively experienced in both academic and creative writing with an innate ability to communicate both artistically and expressively while maintaining clarity and effectiveness
Organized and time-conscious, always meeting deadlines and juggling both a very demanding and intense ballet schedule with two other degrees, a Pilates certification training, and miscellaneous other outside pursuits and passions
Passionate about writing, creativity, and history and its relevance in contemporary society, and above all, the convergence of all three
Experienced in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and Google Sheets
Club Affiliations
- Indiana University Writer’s Place Club, Member
- Jacobs School of Music Student Representative Committee, Ballet Department Representative
- Personal, snyoak@iu.edu
- Professional, sarahyoak2@outlook.com
Publications
- Oversexualized and Underappreciated: Women in the Ballet World, Women’s Media Center FBOMB, 2022, https://womensmediacenter.com/fbomb/oversexualized-and-underappreciated-women-in-the-ballet-world
- You Fell in Love With a Writer, Self-Written, Formatted, and Edited Poetry Book, Contains 25+ Self-Written Poems, Attachment Available Upon Request
Scholarships and Awards
- Premier Young Artist Award, Indiana University
- $16,000 Tuition Scholarship for Journalism Pursuit, The New School, New York City, NY, Deferred for 1 Year, then transferred to Ohio University
- Various Ballet-Related Scholarships, BalletMet, Richmond Ballet, Boca Ballet Theater, The Art of Classical Ballet, Carolina Ballet
- Indiana University Dean’s List, Fall 2023, Spring 2024
- Ohio University Dean’s List, Fall 2022, Spring 2023
- Miami-Dade College Dean’s List, Fall 2021, Spring 2022
Coursework
- ENG-L260 (Introduction to the Advanced Study of Literature)
- ENG-R209 (Topics in Rhetoric and Public Culture)
- ENG-L365 (British and American Film Studies)
- ENG L312 (The Enlightenment and its Legacies)
- GNDR-G101 (Gender, Culture, and Society)
- Journalism Editing and Markup (Transferred from Miami-Dade Community College)
- Introduction to Journalism (Transferred from Miami-Dade Community College)
Timeline
Journalism Intern
Miami-Dade Community College
01.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Ballet, Outside Field in English, Minor in Arts Management
Indiana University
BFA - English Literature, Culture, and Writing
Ohio University
Journalism -
Miami-Dade Community College
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