As a content writer and poetry and prose enthusiast, I am constantly looking for stories that need to be told. These days, I am working on writing and publishing articles on the topics of adoption, education, and lifestyle. As a writer, I see every piece of writing as a learning opportunity and place to gain meaningful feedback. At the heart of all the stories that I tell there is always there is a mix of uplifting voices, creativity, and advocacy.
These past two years, I’ve worked as an educator and high school ELA teacher. As an educator, I have over 4 years of experience of teaching and tutoring writing through helping others tell their stories in an impactful way. It has always been important to me to pass on the power of storytelling to others – especially to those whose voices are typically not featured in traditional media. In addition, my identity as a Chinese adoptee and educator empowers me to share stories of communities of color and marginalized voices.
In my creative writing experience I’ve participated in both undergraduate and graduate level workshops, as well as community writing groups. Collaborating with other writers has helped me grow as a writer and has helped me mold my drafts into something more concrete. I love meeting other writers in the community and hope to meet more of you through this site!
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Published Articles:
How I still Connect to my Asian American Roots as an Adoptee, Miscalcul[Asian] Magazine
Minimalism for Beginners, Odyssey
7 Ways to Ace Your Essays According to Writing Advisor, Odyssey
Embrace How Much You’ve Grown This Year, Not How Much You Accomplished, Odyssey
Poetry and Prose:
After Hours, Asian American Pacific Islander Poetry Collaboration
Two Skies, One House Dreaming, Senior Prose Workshop
Poetry Portfolio, Senior Verse Workshop
Academic Writing:
User-Centered Design In and Beyond the Classroom: Toward an Accountable Practice, Computers and Composition
Eugene Van Buren Prize for Fiction, University of Washington 2018
Featured Writing and Speaking Engagements:
Adoptee Story, Udaan Adoption
Here and There in Diaspora, Speaking Truths Series
School Choice: A Comprehensive Approach, Teach for America Capstone
Digital Copywriting:
Adoptees of Chicago, Website copy and social media copy
Related Experience:
(2020 – Present) Writer, Miscalculasian Magazine
(2018 – 2020) High School ELA Teacher, Teach for America Chicago-Northwest Indiana
(2016 – 2018) Writing Advisor, University of Washington
(2016) Copyediting Intern, University of Washington
(2017) Writer, Odyssey
For more inquiries or to request a copy of my resume, please email alysemcampbell@gmail.com
