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Tylisha Washington

Tylisha Washington

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Author of A Chord of Silver Moons, a diverse YA Fantasy that weaves together blerd culture and folklore from the Black diaspora.

  • Education

    • Northern Arizona University

      2017 - 2023
      Master's degree Rhetoric, Writing, and Digital Media Studies

      The program emphasizes the intersection of rhetoric, writing, and digital media, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of how communication operates in various contexts. Through a combination of theoretical and practical coursework, students develop skills in critical thinking, research, analysis, and effective communication across multiple media.Students in this program may explore topics such as visual rhetoric, digital storytelling, social media, and multimedia… Show more The program emphasizes the intersection of rhetoric, writing, and digital media, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of how communication operates in various contexts. Through a combination of theoretical and practical coursework, students develop skills in critical thinking, research, analysis, and effective communication across multiple media.Students in this program may explore topics such as visual rhetoric, digital storytelling, social media, and multimedia composition. They may also engage in projects that incorporate digital tools and platforms, such as website design, video production, or podcasting.Additionally, the program emphasizes the importance of ethical and responsible communication, preparing students to navigate the complex ethical issues that arise in digital media and communication. Show less

    • University of Michigan

      2009 - 2013
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) English Language and Literature, General

  • Experience

    • ROOSEVELT SCHOOL DISTRICT

      Jul 2013 - Jul 2018
      Teacher

      Taught students with severe emotional disabilities in a self-contained special education school at Amy Houston Academy, K-8Developed, adapted/modified, and sequenced a variety of instructional activities to meet the students’ individual academic and behavior goals, which are based on the students’ IEPs; wrote IEPs and participated in/led IEP meetingsMaintained cooperative working relationships with parents, staff, other school district personnel, and other community service agenciesPlanned and implemented lessons, unit plans, long range plans involving reading intervention & writing strategiesCreated and organized extracurricular opportunities for students (theater & basketball) Show less

    • IMG Academy

      Jul 2018 - Apr 2022
      Teacher

      Teach junior- and senior-level English classes: American Literature, Sports Literature, Public SpeakingResearch, plan, and organize materials; develop curriculum; provided innovative and adaptive instructionNotable accomplishment: launched the first Black Student Union at IMG academy and recruited former NBA star, Jerry West, for an interview on allyship and playing in the NBA at the height of the civil rights movement

    • Freelance

      Mar 2021 - now
      Writer & Editor

      Create websites and write content (such as page copy, bios, etc.) for authors and entrepreneurs. Edit manuscripts, proposals, and query letters.

    • Air Tutors

      Dec 2021 - now
      Academic Tutor

      Teach ELA, K-6 math, and special subjects to English Language Learners and Native English Speakers in a virtual setting.

    • Manatee Literacy Council

      Apr 2022 - Mar 2023
      Volunteer English Second Language Tutor

      Meet weekly with adult language learners to improve fluency in English. Assess and diagnose fluency and plan lessons and activities to address weaknesses and language gaps.

    • J.W. Sexton High School

      Aug 2022 - now
      English Second Language Teacher

      I work teach English as a Second Language to teenage and young adult refugees in the capitol of Michigan.

  • Licenses & Certifications