Education:
July 2007 - Present (University of California, San Diego)

· Certificate in Copyediting

· B.A, Honors and High Distinction: English (Creative Writing) and Foreign Languages (Spanish)
· Minor in Electronic Journalism

July 2001 (Virginia Foundation of Independent Colleges, Roanoke, VA)

· Tek.Xam Credential in Information Technology

May 2002, 2003 (Wolf Trap National Park, Vienna, VA)

· Vance Security Training Certification
· American Heart Association CPR/AED Certification

Related Experience:
December 2004 - January 2007 (School Library Journal)

· Book Reviewer (Graphic Novels and Young Adult Novels)

July 2003 - Present (Freelancer)

· Freelance copyediting, proofreading

November 2006 - Present (State Tax Publications, Arlington, VA)

· Associate Editor

July 2002 - November 2006 (State Tax Publications, Arlington, VA)

· Editorial Assistant

May 2000 - May 2002 (Apathy, GMU's Undergraduate Creative Journal, Fairfax, VA)

· Editor-In-Chief

March 1999 - May 2000 (Apathy, Fairfax, VA)

· Copy/Layout Editor

June 1996 - June 1998 (The CHS Sentinel, Clifton, VA)

· News Editor

January - June 1996 (The Centreville Times, Centreville, VA)

· High School Guest Columnist

Work Experience:
December 2004 - January 2006 (Tutor.com)

· Online tutor (English/Science/Math)

June 1999 - Present (Fairfax County Public Library, Chantilly, VA)

· Library Circulation Aide

August 1996 - 2002 (Fairfax County Public Library, Centreville, VA)

· Library Page

Summers 2001 - 2003 (Wolf Trap National Park, Vienna, VA)

· Assistant Usher Supervisor

Summer 2000 (Wolf Trap National Park, Vienna, VA)

· Usher

Awards/Honors:
· Fall 1998, Spring 1999, Fall 1999, Fall 2000, Spring 2001, Fall 2001, Spring 2002: Dean's List, GMU
· May 16, 2002: Honors Program in General Education Medallion
· March 23, 2001: Virginia Collegiate Honors Council
· Spring 2001: GMU's Text and Community 2001 Essay Contest Winner
· Spring 2001: George Mason Review Poetry Contest Winner
· Spring 2001: Golden Key Honor Society
· Winter 2000-2001: Ireland Study Abroad Semester
· Fall 1999: National Society for Collegiate Scholars