Your Name
Mailing Address
Phone Number~E-Mail Address~LinkedIn Profile URL~Online Portfolio URL
OBJECTIVE
Acceptance to an MFA program in creative writing.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in English; Minor: Psychology
Abilene Christian University, Abilene TX
Overall GPA: 3.7
RELEVANT COURSES
American Literature
Topics in American Literature
Major British Writers
Fiction Writing Workshop
May 20xx
Guided Study: American Literature
American Novel
British Literature
Creative Non-Fiction Workshop
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Writing Tutor
August 20xx - Present
ACU Writing Center
Abilene, TX
• Assist students with the writing process through idea/topic brainstorming sessions,
creating/developing outlines, assisting with writing clear and organized theses.
Staffer
The Shinnery Review, ACU English Department
• Developed editing and desktop publishing skills in production of literary magazine
• Proposed marketing plan to increase writer submissions from student population
SKILLS
• Clear and concise writing, strong editing ability, attention to detail.
• Familiar with commonly used formatting styles – AP, MLA, APA.
• Proficient in Macintosh, MS Office.
• Well-developed customer service and interpersonal skills.
ACTIVITIES
• Sigma Tau Delta, ACU student chapter for International English Honor Society
• Member of Accounting and Finance Society
• Member of Gamma Sigma Phi Men’s Fraternity
• Fraternity Event Coordinator
Fall 20xx
Abilene, TX