Maya Phillips

Maya Phillips

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Student of History and English Literature at Bethel University

  • Education

    • Pennsylvania Homeschoolers

      2019 - 2021
      English, Human Geography, History, Finance A, A+

      I took Honors English and AP Human Geography in the 2019-2020 school year and earned an A and an A+; I took AP US History and AP English Language in the 2020-2021 school year and earned an A+ and an A; I took Personal Finance over the summer of 2021 and earned an A.

    • University of Northwestern - St. Paul

      2021 - 2022
      English Literature and Writing
    • Bethel University

      2022 - 2025
      Bachelor's degree History and English Literature 4.0

      Activities and Societies: Model United Nations Textura Magazine, India 2024 Coeval literary journal, head prose editor 2024 Published prose in Coeval in 2023 and poetry that earned a finalist prize in the Jerry Healy poetry competition in 2024

    • University of Otago

      2025 - 2025
      Certificate of Proficiency History and English Literature

      Activities and Societies: Global Impact Scholar program Minds Together Radio One I studied at Otago for my final semester of undergrad through the Education Abroad Network, taking four classes and engaging with campus life.

  • Experience

    • Family Pathways

      May 2021 - Sept 2021
      Sales Associate

      Helped customers at register and at donation drop off.Responsible for picking up and restocking clothing section throughout shift, regularly opened and closed store, and sorted, tagged, and priced newly donated items to keep the store clean, well-stocked, and organized.

    • PENNSYLVANIA HOMESCHOOLERS ACCREDITATION AGENCY

      Aug 2021 - May 2022
      Teaching Assistant

      Hosted weekly online study sessions and helped a class of about 25 high school students by proofreading papers and providing study materials.Graded quizzes, awarded extra credit points, and assessed student's work alongside the class instructor.

    • The Bookstore

      Mar 2022 - Jan 2025
      Book Seller

      Helped customers to find and purchase books and other merchandise. Communicated with publishers and local authors to order books and schedule community events.Received and inventoried merchandise, kept the store tidy.Attended annual American Booksellers Association Children's Institute convention in 2023.

    • Bethel University

      Feb 2024 - Mar 2025

      Assisted Professor Charlie Goldberg in developing a class simulation set in Ancient Rome by drafting and editing character sheets, the simulation prologue, and special actions. Copy edited Professor Juan Hernandez's translation of La Transmisión Textual del Nuevo Testamento by Opus Dei priest Juan Chapa. Attended lectures and graded quizzes; worked with a team of two other TAs hosting office hours to help students in Bethel's Humanities program study for tests and draft papers. Worked with roughly 90 freshman students. Occasionally led a class section of 20 students and led tours at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, working alongside professors to educate students. Worked with a team of four students in Bethel's BUILD program in a Digital Storytelling class to study material and complete assignments. Led a weekly study session and worked with students in class twice per week.

      • Teaching Assistant

        Jan 2025 - Mar 2025
      • Teaching Assistant

        Sept 2024 - Dec 2024
      • Teaching Assistant

        Aug 2023 - Dec 2024
      • Build Mentor

        Feb 2024 - May 2024
    • Cornerstone Advocacy Services

      Aug 2024 - Dec 2024
      Intern

      Assisted in providing care, leadership, and support for youth participating in the ASPIRE afterschool program.Work with supervisors and other interns to help children with homework and crafts, and supervised during unstructured activity time.Wrote internal correspondence and socio-emotional lesson plans.Completed Healing Centered Engagement (HCE) training.

    • Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company

      Mar 2025 - now
      Tutor
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Maya Phillips
      Healy Poetry Prize Finalist Jerry Healy Poetry Prize Apr 2024 My poem, "Distant," was selected as one of six winners of the 2024 Jerry Healy Poetry Prize. The theme was "Neighbors," and the winning poets were awarded a cash prize and published in the 2024 edition of Bethel University's Coeval Literary Journal.
    • Awarded to Maya Phillips
      Study Abroad Photo Contest Finalist Bethel University Study Abroad Office Apr 2024 My photo, "Old Delhi," was selected as a finalist in Bethel University's Study Abroad Office's 2024 Photo Contest. It was displayed outside the Study Abroad Office for a year to interest students in studying abroad.
    • Awarded to Maya Phillips
      Dean's List Bethel University Made the Dean's List every semester while I was a student at Bethel University.
    • Awarded to Maya Phillips
      Dean's List University of Northwestern, Saint Paul Made the Dean's List every semester while I was a student at the University of Northwestern.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Global Impact Scholar

      Issued by Social Impact Studio | University of Otago on Feb 2025
      Social Impact Studio | University of OtagoAssociated with Maya Phillips
    • Leo and Youth Exchange District Chairs

      Issued by Lions Clubs International on Jun 2022
      Lions Clubs InternationalAssociated with Maya Phillips
    • Member

      Issued by Lions Clubs International on Feb 2023
      Lions Clubs InternationalAssociated with Maya Phillips
    • Teaching Assistant

      Issued by Cloud Forest Adventures on Jul 2024
      Cloud Forest AdventuresAssociated with Maya Phillips
    • Club Founder and President

      Issued by LEO Club International on Sept 2020
      LEO Club InternationalAssociated with Maya Phillips