KYLEE BAILEY
Winkler,Canada
Summary
- Adept at writing to evoke a desired tone, register, or feeling.
- Possesses natural curiosity, creativity, and empathy that lead to warm storytelling.
- Can express complex subjects in straightforward language.
- Over 15 years of language learning and its constituent parts (i.e., linguistics, grammar, syntax, semantics).
- Knowledge of Latin, Ancient Greek, French, and German.
- A thorough reader with an eye for style.
- Independent worker who prioritizes producing quality output and reliability.
- Thoughtful communicator.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Journalist/News Writer
Golden West Broadcasting
Winkler, MB
06.2024 - Current
- Distills interviews into original articles published across Western Canada, but primarily on PembinaValleyOnline.com.
- Consistently lands on the list of top portal clicks on PembinaValleyOnline.com.
- Occasionally writes articles that go "viral" by portal standards, with 20,000 to 40,000 clicks.
- Writes in accordance with the company's search engine optimization (SEO) guidelines.
- Proofreads and edits own stories.
- Writes sponsored content that requires client approval.
- Formulates original article ideas and sees them through to completion, from collection to writing, editing, and publishing.
- Tailors different registers and vernaculars to target diverse audiences and inspire calls to action.
- Writes succinct news scripts for on-air reading.
English Class Instructor
Regional Connections
Morden, MB
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Developed lesson plans in accordance with the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) system to teach English as a second language (ESL) at a high level.
- Wrote lesson worksheets and information sheets to target specific learning objectives.
- Taught poetic devices, rhetorical devices, and aids to deepen English proficiency, including colloquialisms, idioms, grammar, semantics, register, and cultural speech conventions.
Teaching Assistant/Lab Instructor
University of Winnipeg/ University of Toronto
Winnipeg/Toronto, MB/ON
09.2016 - 06.2023
- Assisted in a wide range of Classics-related courses (Introduction to Ancient Greek Language, Ancient Science, Classical Mythology, Women in Antiquity, Marginal Identities in the Ancient Mediterranean, etc.).
- Provided detailed written feedback on essay drafts and written assignments.
- Graded the grammar, content, and quality of term papers, exams, and other assignments using the "sandwich" method.
- Worked closely with professors and instructors to determine expectations for the role, and maintained open communication for feedback.
- Helped create and facilitate an inclusive environment in class, on online university forums, and in email communication, respectful of diverse backgrounds, learning styles, and accessibility requirements.
- Taught Greek grammar lessons and translation strategies.
- Conceived alternative approaches to understanding grammatical concepts and translation practices as a supplement to difficult lessons.
- Led structured group discussions about the assigned scholarship.
Research Assistant
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Assisted in sourcing and compiling class materials for PhD supervisor's course preparation.
Term Proofreader/Copy Editor
Helium Group Marketing Agency
Winkler, MB
02.2017 - 01.2018
- Proofread and edited company manuals, magazine copy, pamphlet copy, website copy, and social media copy.
- Edited for grammar, punctuation, syntax, clarity, smooth phrasing, readability, and consistency with company culture.
Education
Master of Arts - Classics
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON06.2020
Bachelor of Arts Honours - Classics
University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB06.2018
Ph.D. - Classics
University of Toronto
Toronto, ONSkills
- Crafting impact with words
- Creating hooks
- Capitalizing on natural word structures, collocations, and the unique expressive power of content, mechanics, syntax, and composition
- Proofreading
- Grammatical proficiency
- Reading comprehension
- Adherence to guidelines and instructions
- Channelling the appropriate register
- Adept at code-switching and learning vernaculars that appeal to specific audiences
Awards
- Ontario Graduate Scholarship (2019-2020)
- Social Sciences And Humanities Research Council of Canada- Master's Graduate Scholarship (2018-2019)
- The Classical Association of Canada Outstanding Student Award (2018)
- Academic Proficiency Award (2017-2018)
- Dean's Honour List - Student of Highest Distinction (2017-2018)
- Dean's Honour List - Student of Highest Distinction (2016-2017)
- Dean's Honour List - Student of Distinction (2015-2016)
- Dean's Honour List - Student of Highest Distinction (2014-2015)
- Academic Proficiency Award (2014-2015)
- Published in Juice 13, University of Winnipeg's Annual Literary Journal (2012)
Websites
- https://www.chvnradio.com/articles/crushed-and-facing-a-storm-how-stars-defied-the-odds-to-save-a-life
- https://www.pembinavalleyonline.com/articles/he-was-subjected-to-chemical-testing-and-rejected-by-community-but-today-winkler-honours-cpl-harvey-friesen
- https://www.pembinavalleyonline.com/articles/a-natural-wonder-anomalous-blue-frog-spotted-in-pembina-valley
Timeline
English Class Instructor
Regional Connections
10.2024 - 05.2025
Journalist/News Writer
Golden West Broadcasting
06.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
University of Toronto
09.2021 - 04.2023
Term Proofreader/Copy Editor
Helium Group Marketing Agency
02.2017 - 01.2018
Teaching Assistant/Lab Instructor
University of Winnipeg/ University of Toronto
09.2016 - 06.2023
Master of Arts - Classics
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts Honours - Classics
University of Winnipeg
Ph.D. - Classics
University of Toronto