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Adam R. McGrath
Freelance Writer, Blogger, Tutor
Education
University of Chicago | Chicago, Illinois
Master of the Arts in Humanities | June 2005
Focus: Autobiographical Literature
La Salle University | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts | May 2004
Dual Major: Secondary Education and English
Honors Program
La Salle College High School | Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania
High School Diploma | June 2000
General Studies
Work Experience
Director of Public Relations (June 2007 – July 2009)
St. Rita of Cascia High School
7740 South Western Avenue | Chicago, Illinois 60620
- Generated written content for press releases, advertisements, and recruiting materials
- Collaborated on design and layout for a variety of publicity and recruiting materials
- Communicated with alumni via print and e-mail newsletters
- Photographed student life for news and archival usage
- Moderated website content
- Cascian Yearbook Moderator (3 issues)
English Instructor (August 2006 – May 2007)
St. Rita of Cascia High School
7740 South Western Avenue | Chicago, Illinois 60620
- 9th and 10th grade Composition and Literature
- Incorporated technology into the writing process and literature comprehension (research and composition in a computer lab, PowerPoint presentations, audio and video supplements)
Substitute Teacher (October 2005 – May 2006)
St. Clement School
2524 North Orchard Street | Chicago, Illinois, 60614
Related Experience
Research Assistant for Professor Elaine Hadley: 2004-2005
(University of Chicago Work Study)
Arts and Entertainment Editor for Collegian: 2002-2004
(La Salle University Student Newspaper)
Review and Submission Editor for Grimoire: 2002-2004
(La Salle University Literary Magazine)
Proficiencies
Software and Technology
- Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, FrontPage
- Adobe Creative Suite – InDesign, Photoshop
- Constant Contact – Mass E-mail Communications
- Web 2.0 – Social Networking, Blogging, Online Communities
Intermediate knowledge of Spanish Language
Competent in Music Performance and Theory