Valentyn Smith

• Assisted clients in refining written content for clarity and coherence. Supported authors in enhancing their manuscripts through detailed editing. Provided guidance on best practices for effective communication.
• Delivered targeted online coaching sessions and editorial guidance to help authors refine their work and reach their literary objectives.
• Facilitated consultative support and developmental editing for Sawyer Made's art book, 'Handcrafting a Life with Windsor Chairs,' set to be published by Lost Art Press.
• Performed line editing and proofreading for Rebecca Wallick's second memoir, Wild Running: Lessons from Dogs, Wolves, and the Natural World, ensuring clarity and coherence for publication.
• Conducted comprehensive research, fact-checking, copy editing, and proofreading for the second edition of 'Environmental and Nature Writing: A Writer’s Guide and Anthology' to ensure accuracy and quality prior to publication.
• Refined gallery and art exhibition materials for Nora Suarez Art with local and global edits.
• Evaluated submissions as reader for Miciah Bay Gault, Guest Fiction Editor of Harvard Review Issue 57.
• Authored YA and speculative fiction book reviews for Bear Pond Books' newsletter, Ponderings.
• Executed editorial support functions during internship at Harbor Mountain Press, enhancing publication processes.

• Instructed two "ENG 110: Writing and Inquiry in Public Contexts" classes each for 75 minutes.
• Instructed two "ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry in Research Contexts" classes each for 75 minutes.
• Participated in regular training with faculty to meet the Global Humanities departmental goals.
• Planned lessons, lectures, and assignments in adherence to the course curriculum.
• Communicated with students, faculty, and advisor staff in order to support academic success.
• Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance students' critical thinking skills.
• Facilitated discussions and workshops to promote active learning and student participation.
• Assessed student assignments and provided constructive feedback to improve writing proficiency.

• Promoted youth programming, facilitated digital & in-person events, provided Outreach services.
• Coordinated volunteers, maintained Excel database, reported directly to the Library Director.
• Performed Circulation Services by providing customer service to youth and adult patrons.
• Created flyers via Canva and distributed. Listed events in newspapers, forums, and EventBrite.

Substitute Circulation Assistant and Volunteer I August 2017 - September 2019

• Performed Circulation Services by providing customer service to youth and adult patrons.
• Assisted Head Adult Librarian with organizing Book Sales donation and Shelving duties.

• Contributed 20+ ‘News and Features’ articles: profiles, arts, and school stories in AP style.
• Collaborated with the Managing Editor to develop and edit news articles by the deadlines.
• Pitched, created, edited digital and print newspaper content. Ie. Interviews, photos, reviews.
• Researched and wrote articles on local events, culture, and community issues.

• Managed Circulation, Interlibrary Loan Services, Social Media, and Collection Development.
• Performed research and reference support to patrons with reference queries and requests.
• Conducted daily office via communication tasks, technical support, and handling mail.
• Cataloged, acquired, assessed and weeded library materials, managed book donations.
• Assisted Director with management of emails, databases, special projects, audits, acquisitions.
• Facilitated VCFA community writing workshops and provided GA support at residencies.
• Created and edited Library Guides, community update emails, and resource databases.
• Assisted with interviewing job candidates for hiring and trained new library employees.
• Led DEI initiative to re-evaluate and assess collection to add diverse and inclusive titles.

• Managed, proofread, copy edited and administered manuscripts for print publication.
• Collaborated with the Managing Editor and Guest Editors to acquire, edit, and refine manuscripts.
• Prose, Poetry & Children’s Literature: Manuscript Reader, Acquisitions and Copy Editor.
• Book Reviews Editor, Contributing Writer and Digital Archivist of http://hungermtn.org/.
• Interviewer, Copy Editor, Proofreader, Contest Judge, and Archivist to Ephemeral Artery, Hunger Mountain Review’s online literary companion from 2017 to 2020 (defunct since 2021).

• Led and planned ESL, ELA, Library Research Lab instruction for grades 9-12 at 02M489 HSEF.
• Instructed reading, writing, listening, speaking skills according to NYSESLAT and Common Core.
• Participated in PD workshops and M.Ed. TESOL coursework at City College School of Education.
• Facilitated lessons and tutored students in college writing: composition, research skills, grammar.

• Completed pre-service ESL Teacher training in TESOL at 06M319 Maria Teresa Middle School.
• Specialized in teaching ESL, ELA, research and literacy building skills to high-need populations.
• Participated in Professional Development and skill-building sessions via practice-based learning.
• Led full teaching schedule of daily instruction: Lead, Push-In, Pull-Out ESL; Library Research.

• Provided academic support with an emphasis in literacy and comprehension skills.
• Trained in the Socratic Method. Attended weekly conferences on tutorial methods.
• Designed tutoring sessions tailored to ESL students and students with special needs.
• Performed communications in person, via written progress reports as well as by email.
• Instructed critical readings, academic writing and preparing of professional statements.

• Presented with Gold Medalist Award by Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA).
• Spearheaded Drama Section. Created, proofed and copyedited content for publication.
• Organized and led quarterly editorial acquisition meetings and writer workshops.
• Solicited submissions, coordinated and events via blogging and social media.
• Led book drive through Better World Books to help fund Books for Africa.