CAITLAN MITCHELL
Boulder, CO **302
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EDUCATION
Naropa University
Boulder, Colorado
Master of Fine Arts: Writing & Poetics (2012 2014)
University of Maryland
College Park, Maryland
Bachelor of Arts: English Language & Literature (2007 2011)
Fallston High School
Fallston, Maryland
High School Diploma (2003 2007)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Fire Mountain Residential Treatment Center
Estes Park, Colorado
Women’s Group Instructor (2014)
Instruct and lead a group of teenage girls through discussions regarding our shared experiences as women, the body,
sexuality, addiction, et al. Includes but is not limited to group discussion, serial testimony, brief lectures, stories and
literature, psychology, archetypes, philosophy, feminism, guided meditations, art and writing through trauma.
Direct Care Staff (2014)
Provide supervision and care in a residential environment for teenagers dealing with addiction to drugs, self harm,
sex, etc. Dispense medications in accordance with state regulations. Occasionally responsible for cooking meals.
The Arena Club
Churchville, Maryland
Head Lifeguard (2012 2013); Pool Operator (2012 2013); Red CrossWater Safety Instructor/Swim Lesson Teacher
(2012 2013)
Eldora Mountain Resort
Nederland, Colorado
Food & Beverage Employee (2012 2013)
Personal Nanny
C. MITCHELL
Boulder, CO 80302
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Boulder, Colorado
Live in childcare provider (2012)
Kid’s First Swim School
Forest Hill, Maryland
Swim Teacher (2011 2012)
Georgetown Preparatory School
N. Bathesda, Maryland
Lifeguard (2009 2011)
Rock Spring Swim Club
Bel Air, Maryland
Supervisor (2009 2011); Assistant Swim Team Coach (2011); Water Safety Instructor (2007 2011); Lifeguard (2005
2011)
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Love Shovel Review
Boulder/Nederland, Colorado
Co editor (2012 present)
Collect, read, and select literary and visual art submissions; layout, design and physical construction of magazine;
make copies and distribute to local businesses and individuals.
University of Maryland
College Park, Maryland
Tutor and Speaking Partner (2008)
Aided foreign, non native English speaking students in their mastery of the English language through dialogue and written
exercises.
AWARDS
City Paper
Baltimore, Maryland
Annual Poetry Contest Finalist (November 2011)
Annual writing competition open to the general public; top fifteen writers selected by City Paper editorial staff.
University of Maryland
College Park, Maryland
Lit Fest Prose Finalist (Spring 2010)
C. MITCHELL
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Annual writing competition open to all University of Maryland undergraduate students; top writers for prose and
poetry are faculty selected and recognized at an annual ceremony hosted by the Jiménez Porter Writer’s House.
PUBLICATIONS: poetry (except where otherwise noted) in magazines/journals
Whiskey Traveler
Boulder, Colorado
Independent literary magazine (2014)
JKS Weekly Soundcast
Boulder, Colorado (online)
Jack Kerouac School blog, audio recording (2013)
Boulder Poetry Tribe
Boulder, Colorado (online)
Interviewed a local poet, gonzo journalism (2013)
The Napalm Healthspa Report
Boulder,Colorado (online)
Long Poem Masterpieces of the Post Beats (2013)
The Baltimore Post Examiner
Baltimore, Maryland (online)
Alternative news source (2013)
Love Shovel Review
Nederland, Colorado
Independent literary magazine (2013)
SWP Magazine
Boulder, Colorado
Naropa Summer Writing Program magazine (2012)