Honor Society® member
Keionda Lewis
ESL Instructor at El Pueblo
- University of Southern Mississippi
- Foreign Language-Spanish, Creative Writing, Broadcast Journalism, and Criminal Justice
- Class of 2014
- Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
Member since July 2013
About
I am a Young Adult Fantasy Writer. I believe in laughing. I believe in Jesus. I believe in smiling even if my day is horrible. I believe in chasing my dreams. It is my passion to learn more about life, people, and though my experiences they will supply me with just that. Life isn't easy but I believe that with the right tools and determination, we can all go very far in life.
Education
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The University of Southern Mississippi
Double Major: Spanish and Broadcast Journalism
2010 – 2014
Honors and awards
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Who's Who Among Students in American Universities
This award is bestowed upon students hat have gone above and beyond during their college experience.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I plan on pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice with an emphasis in creative writing. My future plans include, but are not limited to, becoming a licensed court interpreter, a Young Adult book author, and/or an editor/publisher with a publishing company like Simon and Schuster.
- Outside the classroom
It is my passion to read, write, study foreign languages, as well as travel to foreign countries and meet new people. I am hoping to share/educate my life experience with others to make their lives better or to at least supply them with the right tools they will need to succeed. This is something I believe everyone is in need of.
Experience
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ESL Instructor
El Pueblo
Aug 2014 – May 2015
Volunteering
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Gamma Beta Phi
The University of Southern Mississippi
Aug 2011 – Dec 2014
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Catholic Youth Organization
Saint Rose De lima
Jan 2006 – May 2008
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Student Leaders
The University of Southern Mississippi
Languages
- Spanish Advanced
- French (France) Beginner
