Scott D. Carpenter
Writer and teacher. Love creative writing, working in close-knit environments, and inspiring young people to discover their passions.
EDUCATION
09/10-05/14 GOUCHER COLLEGE, B.A. Towson, MD
Attended as one of ten full-tuition-paid Presidential Scholars admitted in 2010; winner of 2012 study abroad essay contest; named a 2014 Student Leader for volunteer work as a mediator; awarded $3,000 Kratz Center Grant to write cross-cultural fiction in China; delivered the class of 2014 baccalaureate keynote speech; graduated with Honors in English, magna cum laude.
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
02/15-05/15 CREATIVE WRITING TEACHER AT HARBOUR SCHOOL Hong Kong
· In a temporary position, taught poetry and short stories, with original syllabus
07/14-01/15 FREELANCE LANGUAGE TUTOR Beijing
· Privately advertised and conducted business, with the cost of lessons varying depending on the needs and finances of each student
· Ages of students ranged from five to adult
06/2014-10/14 TUTOR AT FLUENT ENGLISH Chaoyang, Beijing
· Taught one-on-one, or “VIP,” classes
· For adult learners, used “Interchange” series; for kids, used “Kids Box”
09/2011-04/2014 ESL TEACHER AT GOUCHER COLLEGE LATINO CENTER Towson, MD
· Taught classes of adults, between five and ten students, two days per week
· Tutored one-on-one or in groups one day a week
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE AND PUBLICATION
Published poetry or short stories in the following journals: New Asian Review, The Preface, The Glass Journal, Willow Review, Agave Magazine. Published eleven book reviews at JMWW.150m.com. Currently at work on a collection of short stories taking place in China and aiming for publication in 2016. |