Writer. Teacher. Advocate.

I believe that empathy and advocacy can take us places we've been unable to reach utilizing the soft skills typically associated with leading. 

Both in the ways in which I approach writing and teaching, I center empathy. 

Below, you'll find a variety of my strongest work, including short fiction, creative nonfiction, and nonfiction. You'll also see the biographical page where you can learn more about who I am. 

I offer budget-friendly editing services in the Chicago Manual of Style for small projects less than 200 pages. I've provided top-tier line editing services for a variety of genres, including nonfiction and fiction. You can find a list of books I've edited here.

I can also refer you to other professionals if your project is larger. Use the contact form below to get in touch. 

One of the most common interview questions is "tell me about yourself. Something that isn't on your resume." Here is my answer to that: 

I am an early-to-mid career professional specializing in creative writing and English literature. The first book I ever wrote was at ten years old, called The City of the Black Rose, which was mostly an amalgamation of all of my favorite TV shows and games.

I attended high school in Macon, Georgia, a small town just south of Atlanta; I graduated with honors in 2013. Themes of small-town living and the simplicity of nature present themselves often in my creative work.

I studied political science, desiring to specialize in international relations which led me to studying abroad in Japan. After graduating in 2017, I was long-listed as a JET ambassador through the Japanese Embassy but life has a way of changing in the most unexpected ways. I found myself living in China instead and gradually began to return to creative writing. 

I graduated with honors from Columbia College Chicago with an MFA in Creative Writing in 2023. Ever since, I've had the pleasure of growing my professional network and increasing my perspective.

Since 2017, my perspective has undergone seismic changes. I believe in leading with empathy in everything that I do. As global citizens in 2025, everyone has the responsibility to understand themselves and work every moment to understand others. 

I currently work as a substitute teacher while pursuing my PEL.

Soft Skills:       

time management, organization, interpersonal communication, problem-solving, collaboration, emotional intelligence, critical thinking, public speaking, cultural awarenes, empathy, patience, active listening, leadership

Hard Skills:  

assessment creation and evaluation, English & SS expertise, Powerschool, Aspen, Whiteboard, classroom management, regulatory knowledge, written and verbal language expert, story development, editing, revising, formatting expert (Chicago Manual), research expert, story structures, world-building 

Personality: 

affable, team-oriented, flexible, independent 

Goals: 

being fulfilled in my work and having a suitable work-life balance

Audre Lorde