Stephanie Williams
Writer/Author
Languages
SUMMARY: Excellent time-management, planning and presentation skills, written and interpersonal communication
proficiency, and a dynamic ability to build positive rapport with several different populations. Researcher, writer and
editor adept at conducting research, writing and editing for publications. Bachelor of Arts Degree, in English, with a
Minor in Philosophy and a concentration in Literary Studies. Strong passion to provide counseling and support to enhance
a persons life.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:
ß Experience working as an English Tutor.
ß Over three years’ experience as a Summer Camp Counselor.
ß Over three years’ experience as a researcher and writer for local community publication.
ß Four years’ experience creating and working with the team on the High School Newsletter.
ß Write feature stories; create headlines, subheads and photo captions.
ß Interview people and write stories; Edit stories for grammatical correctness.
Tutor/Camp Counselor Work Skills:
ß Prepared studies and evaluated work for high school student.
ß Implemented and monitored recommendations as tutor.
ß Effective communicator with ability to interact with people and groups at diverse levels.
ß Provided one-on-one guidance and counseling to student.
ß Developed study plans, documented tutor sessions according to the organization standards of the University, such
as assessments and progress notes.
ß Provided leadership and guidance as summer camp counselor for children ages 5 to 12, promoting self-image an
good group relationships.
ß Assisted staff with the planning and coordination of weekly activities.
ß Observed behaviors, assessed appropriateness, enforced appropriate behavior.
ß Interacted with parents and guardians on daily basis.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
09/2010 to 06/2011 Tutoring Works Plus, Bear DE
English Tutor: Tutored High School Student on campus for English on a weekly basis.
Assisted with lesson plans, taught essential aspects of writing, and generated discussion questions
to stimulate literary conversation. Served as a mentor to student.
Summer 2009 & 2010 Delaware Technical and Community College Newark, DE
Camp Counselor: Summer camp counselor for children ages 5-12. Implemented and ran
activities for a group of up to 10 children. Worked with the team, assisting and observing
activities. Provided guidance on trips daily. Provided guidance with arts and crafts, and games.
Taught and assisted youth with computer projects.
Summer 2007 Red Lion Christian Academy Bear, DE
Camp Counselor: Provided supervision and guidance in the summer camp for ages K-.
Provided guidance for outside activities, games, arts and crafts.
CREATIVE EXPERIENCE:
2012 to 09/2013 Town Square Delaware, Newark, DE
Contributing Writer: Writing articles for community-minded Delawareans.
2006 Outdoor Delaware Magazine Writer
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
Wrote an article on environmental awareness among teenagers and included interviews of varying
opinions, and was published in the magazine.
2005 Literary Magazine Publisher
Padua Academy Wilmington, DE
Had two of my poems published in the Padua Literary Magazine (Calliope).
2004 to 2006 Padua Antonian, School Newspaper
Wrote various articles for the school newspaper, including movie reviews, opinion articles,
and student interviews.
HTML/CSS
PHP
Skills
PHOTOSHOP
FLASH
MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Apple/PC and Adobe Acrobat.l
Studies include: Human Communication Systems: Sex, Violence, and the Media; Literature for Adolescents: Multimedia
Texts; Adolescent Development and Educational Psychology; Teaching Exceptional Adolescents; Diversity in Secondary
Education; Teaching Reading in Secondary English; Seminar in Teaching English I; Seminar in Teaching English II;
and Psychology.
EDUCATION:
AWARDS AND HONORS:
University of Delaware, Newark, DE
BA Degree, English May 2012
Minor in Philosophy with Concentration in Literary Studies
St. Marks High School, Newark, DE
College Prep, June 2008
Padua Academy Wilmington, DE
College Prep, attended 9/2004 to 06/2007
ß Delaware Sr. High All State Band, 7th Chair French Horn
ß Salesianum Marching Band Medalist, Most Outstanding Player
ß Delaware Jr. High All State Band, 7th Chair French Horn
ß Second Honors, 5 of 12 quarters
ß First Honors, 5 of 12 quarters
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