1. KEVIN JAMES WONG
71-02 252nd Street, Bellerose, NY 11426
Phone: (516) 662-4733 Email: kevinjameswong@gmail.com
EDUCATION
New York University - Steinhardt School of Education (Class of 2007); M.A., English Education
Kappa Delta Pi - International Honor Society for English Education
Inner City Pedagogy, Students with Disabilities, Drug/Alcohol Abuse & School Violence
University of Virginia (Class of 2005); B.A. English; Minor: Anthropology
English: Professional writing, Media ethics, American film, Asian fiction
Anthropology: Issues of nationalism and race
John Jay College of Criminal Justice - Advanced Certificate in Dispute Resolution (2013)
Columbia University - School of Journalism Publishing Course (Summer 2005); Six-week intensive course on all
aspects of book and magazine publishing
WRITING EXPERIENCE
Complex Magazine/Complex Media; Spring 2005-Summer 2006, Summer 2013-present
Branded Content Writer; Summer 2014-present
Create client-specific content (Verizon, Microsoft, Ford, Old Spice)
Punctual and reliable, turn around content on a short deadline
Contributing Writer; Spring 2005-Summer 2006, Summer 2013-present
Write sports and pop culture features, interview subjects
VICE Media; Summer 2016-present
Contributing Writer; Summer 2016-present
Write tech-focused, culture trend features, interview subjects
Bleacher Report; Summer 2016-present
Featured Columnist; Summer 2016-present
Write analytical columns on professional wresting on a weekly basis. Interview and write features
WWE Superstars. Turn around content on a short deadline. Familiar with AP style and guidelines.
Playboy; Entertainment Writer: Spring 2015-present
Kotaku (formerly Gawker Media); Freelance Writer: Fall 2014-present
Sports Illustrated; Contributing Writer: Summer 2016
Joystiq X Engadget; Freelance Writer: Winter 2014
Salon.com; Freelance Writer: Summer 2013-Winter 2016
VIBE Magazine; Freelance Writer: Fall 2004-Summer 2006
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Queens Satellite High School of Opportunity (Alternative School) - Jamaica, NY; Fall 2016-present
ELA Orientation and English 11 Teacher; Fall 2016-present
Teach four classes of transfer students who are behind on credits to graduate. Design curriculum
and lessons for accessibility and clarity. Mentor students on a 1-to-1 basis.
The Scholars' Academy (Accelerated School) - Rockaway Park, NY; Fall 2009-Spring 2016
11th Grade AP English Language Teacher; Fall 2009-Spring 2016
Teach four classes of eleventh grade students as a full-time classroom teacher. Students achieved an
90%+ passing rate on the College Board's AP English Language Exam. Run personal Google Site.
Well-versed in Office, Skedula, Vimeo, Screencasts. Design daily lesson plans and curriculum.
College Office / High School Planning Team Founder and Advisor; Fall 2009-Spring 2016
Conference with all seniors on their college personal statements. Plan college presentations and
assemblies for students, parents, and faculty. Prepare entire 11th Grade for Critical Reading and
Writing sections for SAT.
PBIS (Positive Based Interventions and Supports) Founder; Fall 2012-Spring 2016
Train 20+ PBIS Student Mentors in Conflict Mediation techniques. Organized rollout assembly.
Directly assisted in the creation of the school’s Gay/Straight Alliance.
10th Grade English Elective and American Film Teacher; Fall 2009-Spring 2011
Taught three classes of tenth grade students. Taught film technique to tenth graders.
St. Francis College - Brooklyn, NY; Adjunct Professor: Fall 2010-Spring 2016
Henry Street School for International Studies - New York, NY; Fall 2007-Spring 2009
12th and 8th Grade ELA Teacher; Fall 2008-Spring 2009
10th Grade ELA and American Film Teacher; Grade Team Leader; Fall 2007-Summer 2008