Shay King

Majored in English With A Creative Writing Emphasis, Minored in Japanese And Women's And Gender Studies
Carthage College, Class of 2017
From Racine, WI

Academic and creative writer with six years of experience tutoring learners of all demographics to develop confidence and skill with writing. Empathetic social rights activist who brings mindfulness to their community through student org presentations, classroom discussions, and everyday interactions. Seeking role as an editor through which to collaborate with writers to enhance their writing and honor diversity.

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Education

Carthage College

Shay in the News

Stephanie King graduates from Carthage College

Stephanie King graduated (summa cum laude) from Carthage College in May 2017.

May, 26 2017 - Verified by Carthage College

Racine student presents at National Conference on Undergraduate Research

Shay King of Racine was one of 28 Carthage College students to present at the 2017 N...

April, 13 2017 - Verified by Carthage College

Great Lakes Internship

The Great Lakes Career Ready Internship Program at Carthage creates paid internship experiences for junior and senior students. Thanks to the generosity of the Great Lakes Higher Education Guaranty...

March, 22 2017 - Verified by Carthage College

Great Lakes Internship

March, 22 2017 - Verified by Carthage College

Stephanie King named to Carthage College Dean's List for Fall 2016

Carthage College in Kenosha, Wis., has named Stephanie King to its Dean's List for academic excellence during the fall 2016 seme...

December, 21 2016 - Verified by Carthage College

Stephanie King named to Carthage College Dean's List for Spring 2016

Carthage College in Kenosha, Wis., has named Stephanie King of Kenosha to its Dean's L...

May, 26 2016 - Verified by Carthage College

Stephanie King named to Carthage College Dean's List for Fall 2015

Carthage College in Kenosha, Wis., has named Stephanie King of Kenosha to its Dean's ...

January, 04 2016 - Verified by Carthage College

Stephanie King named to Carthage College Dean's List for Spring 2015

Carthage College in Kenosha, Wis., has named Stephanie King of Glendale Heights to its Dean's ...

June, 15 2015 - Verified by Carthage College

Stephanie King named to Carthage College Dean's List for Fall 2014

Carthage College in Kenosha, Wis., has named Stephanie King of Glendale Heights to its Dean's ...

December, 19 2014 - Verified by Carthage College

Stephanie King named to Carthage College Dean's List for Spring 2014

Carthage College in Kenosha, Wis., has named Stephanie King of Glendale Heightsto its Dean's List for academic excellence during the spring 2014 semester. Dean's List honors are accorded Carthage ...

June, 12 2014 - Verified by Carthage College

Stephanie King named to Carthage College Dean's List for Fall 2013

Carthage College in Kenosha, Wis., has named Stephanie King of Glendale Heights, IL to its Dean's List for academic excellence during the fall 2013 semester. Dean's List honors are accorded Cartha...

February, 20 2014 - Verified by Carthage College

Activities

Carthage Writer's Guild

Fall 2014 - Spring 2016 - Carthage College

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Cosplay Club

Spring 2014 - Carthage College

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A. F. Siebert Chapel Choir

Fall 2013 - Spring 2014 - Carthage College

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Work Experience

Literary Editor at Centrique Magazine

Assessed prose and poetry submitted by Carthage students to determine acceptance into and best selections for Carthage's student-led annual literary and artistic magazine. Copy-edited accepted works to prepare for publication.

September 2015 - Present

Library Assistant at Hedberg Library (Carthage College)

Develops a versatile and efficient approach to tasks that maintain cleanliness, organization, and function of the library and other Carthage offices

May 2015 - Present

Shuttle Driver at Carthage College

Efficient transportation of Carthage students and faculty to off-campus parking lots, shopping venues, and hospitals Friendly customer service attitude throughout constant communication with Carthage's security office and the shuttle's passengers in order to coordinate destinations throughout variables of weather, scheduling, and Carthage activities

April 2015 - Present

Writing Center Fellow at Carthage College

CRLA-certified Level I writing tutor. Collaborates with Carthage College students and faculty in one-hour appointments to provide awareness of skills needed to enhance academic, professional, and creative writing. Developing orientation program to instruct English Language Learners on successful formal writing in American English.

February 2015 - Present

Green Technology Assistant at Carthage College

Community outreach to educate Carthage's community about how to improve sustainability through more efficient energy saving, recycling, and overall conscientiousness. Implemented through social media presence on Facebook and Twitter, hosting cooperative presentations and interactive recycling programs, and working with Carthage's leaders to change campus practices. Collects unused media and equipment from faculty and student body to resell, funding additional green initiatives

October 2014 - Present

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