Are you satisfied with your current projects, or are you feeling unchallenged?
The difficulty of a project depends on what exactly the projects entail. I am no longer challenged by writing a simple summary or reflection because I have done so on countless occasions throughout my time at Rowan. Projects that challenge me and are more comprehensive are definitely more rewarding to me as a writer. For example, Writing, Research, and Technology with Professor Kopp had many interesting and stimulating projects because I was not used to working with all of the different programs we had to use. For example, l was baffled at first when we had to edit a Wikipedia page, but as I learned how it worked, the project became both challenging and worthwhile.
Where do you see yourself a year or two from now?
Because I am graduating early, this semester is my last here at Rowan. In January, I plan on going to graduate school at Fairleigh Dickinson University to get my Masters in Teaching. This will take about two to three years. If I can, I would like to start working as a tutor while I am in grad school and also work on getting my creative writing published.
What are your long-term career goals?
My goals are to earn a teaching certificate and become a professional writing tutor. I currently work as a tutor at Rowan’s Writing Center and I absolutely love it. It is an enjoyable and fulfilling job. Because of this, I can see myself doing it for a living. I also want to become a published poet and creative writer. I know that I won’t be able to live off of my writing alone and that is why I want to tutor full time and work on my writing on the side. I hope to tutor many students and have many published works.
Which books, articles and blogs will help you branch into new territory?
The advice given in Moira Allen’s article “9 first sale mistakes to avoid” will help me branch out into new territory because, as I mentioned in my last blog, I am not very familiar with how the writing market works. The article helped me understand what to consider when I am offered a publishing contract. It also gave me the initiative to do more in depth research on how to navigate the writing market. Without this knowledge, I would not be able to get to my destination- being published.
Who do you know who may be able to offer you advice on making a transition?
Before I graduate, I plan on talking to my boss at the Writing Center and asking her about what to do once I leave Rowan. As a longtime tutor, she will be able to help me figure out where to go to next. She could also offer recommendations to potential employers that could help me obtain a future job. I also have the option of speaking to my former boss and the other tutors who work at the center.
The difficulty of a project depends on what exactly the projects entail. I am no longer challenged by writing a simple summary or reflection because I have done so on countless occasions throughout my time at Rowan. Projects that challenge me and are more comprehensive are definitely more rewarding to me as a writer. For example, Writing, Research, and Technology with Professor Kopp had many interesting and stimulating projects because I was not used to working with all of the different programs we had to use. For example, l was baffled at first when we had to edit a Wikipedia page, but as I learned how it worked, the project became both challenging and worthwhile.
Where do you see yourself a year or two from now?
Because I am graduating early, this semester is my last here at Rowan. In January, I plan on going to graduate school at Fairleigh Dickinson University to get my Masters in Teaching. This will take about two to three years. If I can, I would like to start working as a tutor while I am in grad school and also work on getting my creative writing published.
What are your long-term career goals?
My goals are to earn a teaching certificate and become a professional writing tutor. I currently work as a tutor at Rowan’s Writing Center and I absolutely love it. It is an enjoyable and fulfilling job. Because of this, I can see myself doing it for a living. I also want to become a published poet and creative writer. I know that I won’t be able to live off of my writing alone and that is why I want to tutor full time and work on my writing on the side. I hope to tutor many students and have many published works.
Which books, articles and blogs will help you branch into new territory?
The advice given in Moira Allen’s article “9 first sale mistakes to avoid” will help me branch out into new territory because, as I mentioned in my last blog, I am not very familiar with how the writing market works. The article helped me understand what to consider when I am offered a publishing contract. It also gave me the initiative to do more in depth research on how to navigate the writing market. Without this knowledge, I would not be able to get to my destination- being published.
Who do you know who may be able to offer you advice on making a transition?
Before I graduate, I plan on talking to my boss at the Writing Center and asking her about what to do once I leave Rowan. As a longtime tutor, she will be able to help me figure out where to go to next. She could also offer recommendations to potential employers that could help me obtain a future job. I also have the option of speaking to my former boss and the other tutors who work at the center.