I am a writer and educator currently completing a Master of Fine Arts, specializing in Children's and Young Adult Literature. My academic work is supported by multiple awards recognizing both general academic merit and specific excellence in children's writing. As a Teaching Assistant, I lead seminars and provide constructive feedback, developing my pedagogical skills within a university setting. My parallel role as a Fine Arts Instructor allows me to design and deliver creative writing curricula for diverse age groups. My research and creative practice are deeply intertwined, resulting in publications that include a Young Adult novel, poetry collections, and literary criticism. I am committed to fostering literacy and creative expression, bridging scholarly research in literature with hands-on teaching and public writing.