Willow Gray Abney

I’m an English and Comparative Literature student with a strong interest in writing, and long-form research. Most of my academic work has involved analytical nonfiction, literary analysis, and independent projects. I’m hoping to transfer to a school that emphasizes close reading, discussion, and thoughtful engagement with ideas.

• Spanish Peer Tutor, Berkeley Carroll School, 2024-2025, Provided one-on-one Spanish tutoring to middle school students., Helped students develop studying skills, and build confidence in vocabulary, grammar, and reading comprehension.
• Food Pantry Volunteer, Camp Friendship Food Pantry, Brooklyn, NY, 2024-2025, Volunteered weekly to assist with food distribution and pantry operations., Helped raise funds for the organization through street canvassing and community outreach.

• Independent Research Paper, Berkeley Carroll Senior Scholars Program, 2024-2025, Selected for the Berkeley Carroll Senior Scholars Program and completed a year-long, teacher-advised research project., Spent the first semester researching a self-designed topic and the second writing a 37-page analytical paper (included in academic writing portfolio).
• Personal Writing Course ('The Essay'), Berkeley Carroll School, 2024, Completed a semester-long course in personal writing., Wrote three portfolio-based projects across narrative, defining, and exploratory writing forms.