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Thania Rios

**** *. *******, ***. *** Chicago, IL, 60613 773-***-**** *******@*****.***

Education

School of the Art Institute of Chicago – Chicago, IL

August 2010 - August 2012

Master of Fine Arts: Writing

Loyola University Chicago – Chicago, IL

August 2006 - May 2010

Bachelor of Arts, Magna cum Laude: English

Graduated with Honors in English

Minors in French and Gender Studies

Edward L. Surtz Award for Excellence in Literary Study: Winner, May 2010

Experience

Adjunct Instructor: Elgin Community College (August 2014-Present)

Provided basic composition instruction to first-year college students.

Developed curricula and syllabi for first-year college students.

Entered student attendance, progress, and other data in online databases.

Participated in meetings to determine the structure and content of first-year composition courses.

English Language Instructor: Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Human Rights (July 2014-Present)

Provided language instruction to immigrants and refugees on Chicago’s Far West Side.

Developed curricula and syllabi for adult language learners.

Networked with neighboring literacy organizations to expand programming and services.

Entered student attendance, progress, and other data in Microsoft Excel and online databases.

Filed and maintained student enrollment forms and test scores.

Wrote, edited, and issued a program narrative to funders.

Managed a team of volunteer instructors.

Developed programming and support services for volunteer instructors.

Senior Editor of Science Fiction and Speculative Fiction: Mixer Publishing (July 2013-October 2014)

Selected stories for publication in online and print magazines.

Copyedited fiction and non-fiction pieces for publication.

Wrote over ten long-form blog entries on contemporary literature and related issues of interest.

AmeriCorps Member: Albany Park Community Center (September 2012-July 2014)

Tutored adult learners in English as a Second Language, Adult Basic Education, and Citizenship.

Edited student writing for grammar, clarity, and syntax.

Entered student attendance, progress, and other data in Microsoft Excel and online databases.

Assisted with public-sector grant writing and other fundraising.

Answered phones and provided basic information about our programming.

Developed writing instructional materials and curricula for volunteers and staff members.

Collaborated with classroom teachers to develop special writing projects for students.

Developed and copyedited newsletters, advertisements, and other program marketing materials.

Developed and copyedited curricula, letters of appreciation, and other support materials for volunteers.

Staff Writer: F Newsmagazine (September 2010-August 2012)

Wrote news stories, feature articles, and critical reviews on contemporary culture and the Chicago arts scene.

Selected Publications

“My Third Shift Mom,” The Billfold, November 2013

“The Populism (and Realism) of Science Fiction,” Mixer Publishing, October 2012

“Off the Map: Architecture in Chicago’s Austin Neighborhood,” F Newsmagazine, November 2011

“Keeping on Trend: An Interview with Project Runway’s Nick Verreos,” F Newsmagazine, October 2010

“Scott Pilgrim vs. Depth of Character,” F Newsmagazine, September 2010 (Illinois College Press Award winner: 2nd Place in ‘Critical Review: Film’ category)

Skills

Intermediate knowledge of Spanish.

Basic knowledge of French.

Very experienced with Microsoft Office.

Very experienced with WordPress.

Typing speed: 106 WPM

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