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Kimberly Clouse

Kimberly Clouse

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Playwright

  • Education

    • University of New Orleans

      2009 - 2012
      MFA Creative Writing/Fiction

      Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Obtained my MFA in Creative Writing, Fiction. Received honors from Phi Kappa Phi Society for academic excellence. Granted Graduate Assistantship for all three years, one year as a tutor, one year as a teaching assistant, and one year as a researcher.

    • Western Washington University

      1986 - 1990
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Secondary Education and Teaching

      Activities and Societies: Fairhaven College graduate Obtained my B.A. in Education with a major in English and received my Washington State Single Subject Teaching Credential.

    • Sonoma State University

      1992 - 1996
      CA Clear Credential English/Language Arts Teacher Education

      Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Phi, UNO Author Readings Completed continuing education credits for California Teaching Single Subject Secondary Credential.

  • Experience

    • Sonoma County Public Schools

      Aug 1992 - Jun 1999
      Teacher

      Taught English, Video Technology, Theater Arts, and Journalism at the secondary level.

    • Creative Property Services

      Jun 1999 - Aug 2007
      Realtor

      Negotiated contracts, listed and sold residential properties, hired and supervised assistants, created marketing and promotion materials, and provided customer service.

    • University of New Orleans

      Aug 2010 - May 2012

      Tutor, Teaching Assistant, and Graduate Assistant. Freshman Composition

      • Graduate Assistant

        Aug 2009 - May 2012

      • Teaching Assistant

        Aug 2010 - Jun 2011

    • ITT Technical Institute

      Sept 2012 - Jun 2013
      Adjunct Instructor

      Currently teaching Composition II and Writing Analysis.

    • Edna Karr High School

      Feb 2013 - May 2013
      English Teacher

      Taught grammar, world literature, essay composition, and preparation for the End of Course exam.

    • University California Santa Cruz

      Sept 2013 - May 2015
      Lecturer

      Taught thematic composition/literature core course, "Cultural Identity and Global Consciousness".

    • Freelance Writer and Editor

      Mar 2014 - now
      Writing Coach

      Completed your manuscript and need an editor? Half way there, but stuck at an impasse? Lots of ideas, but don't know where to start? Great at writing, but not so good at grammar, punctuation, mechanics, or structure? Wherever you're at with your project, or whatever challenge you're facing with your manuscript, I can help. There is no problem too challenging to solve, and no complication too complex to simplify. Whether you need a writing coach to help you get through the blocks, an editor to help polish your work, or a writer to take your project or story and give it a voice, call me. I'm here for you. Show less

    • Salinas High School

      Jul 2014 - Jun 2015
      English Teacher

      I taught Sophomore and Junior English classes.

    • UC Santa Cruz

      Sept 2014 - Dec 2014
      Lecturer

      I taught the composition Core Course entitled "Communicating Diversity for a Just Society"​ for the fall quarter. This course is designed to deepen students' analytical skills as readers and writers.

    • Santa Cruz High School

      Aug 2015 - Jun 2016
      English Teacher

      Taught Creative Writing, Composition, Frosh and Junior English Literature.

    • Independence High School

      Aug 2016 - Aug 2018
      English & Drama Teacher

      Drama and English teacher.

    • FIELD: EPIC de Cesar Chavez

      Aug 2018 - Sept 2022
      Teacher

    • Marion's Fire Productions

      Jun 2022 - now
      Writer/Producer

      Marion's Fire Productions is currently producing the musical Marion's Fire. It takes place in the1300s in Brittany when the Inquisition was spreading throughout Europe. When the Inquisition comes to Huelgoat, 16-year-old Marion is charged with leading a rebellion to purge her town and save her people.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Advanced TESOL Certificate

      TESOL Express
      Mar 2013

    • Secondary Clear Credential - English

      California Commission on Teacher Credentialling
      Mar 2013

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Kimberly Clouse
      Writing Scholarship - Scotland Summer Program University of New Orleans - MFA Creative Writing Workshop Jun 2011 Received scholarship for academic excellence to attend the UNO Creative Writing Workshop summer program in Scotland.
    • Awarded to Kimberly Clouse
      Academic Excellence Phi Kappa Phi Honorary Society Nov 2010 Recognized for academic excellence with a 4.0 GPA.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Organizer

      Issued by Santa Cruz County Writers Club on Jun 2014
      Santa Cruz County Writers ClubAssociated with Kimberly Clouse