Shaina Clingempeel is seeking a Master of Fine Arts degree to teach undergraduate poetry. She has a Bachelor's degree in English from the College of Charleston, where she studied poetry writing. She has published poems in several magazines and is a finalist for publication in CALYX Press. Her experience includes retail work, camp counseling, and volunteer work at the library. She has excellent writing and computer skills.

1. Shaina A. Clingempeel
54 Vanderhorst Street Apt. D
Charleston, SC 29403
843-687-3843
Clingempeelsa@g.cofc.edu
Objective
To receive my Master of Fine Arts degree and teach undergraduate level poetry workshop
courses.
Education
May 2016 ​Bachelor of Arts​, Distinguished Honors, GPA 3.64, Cum Laude
College of Charleston, Charleston, SC
English Major, Poetry Writing Concentration, Psychology Minor
September – ​Study Abroad​, University of Nottingham,
December 2015 Nottingham, England
June 2012 ​High School Diploma​ from South Florence High School
Received Highest Honors
Ranked 3​rd​
, in a class of 376, and graduated in 3 years.
Honors
o Published personal poems in Poetry Quarterly, City Quill, Black Fox Magazine,
Long Exposure Magazine, and other places.
o Current finalist for the publication of my poetry packet in CALYX Press.
o Member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars
o Scholarship for Study Abroad in England
o Received the South Florence High School Writing Award.
Extracurricular Activities:
▪ Performed personal poems:
o Upon nomination for College of Charleston’s English Day.
o For a benefit at Pure Theater, in which ​proceeds were given to local high
schools for literary studies.
o For Eclectic Café, Elliotborough Mini Bar, and other venues.
● Organized and hosted open mic poetry night at College of Charleston’s Barnes and
Noble Bookstore.
o Advertised with social media, event pages, assistance of former professors,
flyers, and other sources.

2. ▪ Assisted with the organization of various poetry open mic nights and competitions in
downtown Charleston.
Professional Experience​
August 2016​- Merchandise Supervisor for College of Charleston’s Barnes and
Current Noble Bookstore​, 160 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29403
Duties: Key holder position involving management of inventory for both
store locations, transferring items between stores, and online inventory
adjustments. Contributed up to sixty poetry titles to improve the available
selection. Opened and closed the store, fulfilled in-store and online
textbook and merchandise orders, operated the cash register, sold books
for author signings, and assisted customers and booksellers.
May 2015- ​Camp Counselor for the Children’s Museum​, 25 Ann Street
August 2015 ​Charleston, SC 29403
Duties: Served as the camp counselor for a group of 6-10 children, ages
3-6, in development-centered play, with hands-on, interactive exhibits,
and in individual and group activities. Taught children
conflict-management skills and supervised volunteers. Reinforced
positive behavioral patterns to improve future ones. Received Darkness
to Light training and CPR certification, provided first-aid care, etc.
May 2015- ​Bookseller, Barnes & Noble​, 2701 David McLeod Blvd,
August 2015 ​Florence, SC 29501
Duties: Worked in various departments including book
and Music/DVD departments. Assisted with research, sales,
stocking, layouts, operated the cash register, advertised new products
and promoted events. Consistently outperformed the national average
for securing memberships.
May 2012- ​Assistant to Pool Store Manager, Leisure Pools Inc.​ 804 2​nd​
Loop Road,
August 2012 ​Florence, SC 29505
Duties: Assisted customers with pool-related problems including
chemical analysis of water samples and running of relevant computer
programs for identification of uniquely tailored solutions. Operated the
cash register, assisted with product order and restocking, organized for
optimum efficiency, opened and closed the store. Worked autonomously.
Volunteer Work

3. March 2016-
May 2016 Charleston County Library
Charleston, SC
Served as a Public Relations Volunteer. Assisted Nancy Sullivan and
Frances Richardson with monthly newsletter editing, data entry, book
returns, brochures, bulletin board advertisements, and other needed tasks,
on a weekly basis.
September – ​University Poetry and Spoken Word Club
December 2015​ University of Nottingham, England
2013-2015 ​N. E. Miles Early Childhood Development Center
Charleston, SC
Assisted children, ages 2-5, in development and play. This work involved:
Instructing children in age-appropriate, developmental play. Observing
behavioral patterns and providing feedback to teachers. Modeling and
rehearsal of adaptive play and conflict-management skills. ​
Special Skill Sets
o Types 100+ words per minute
o Excellent computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and
Power Point
o Excellent oral and written communication skills
Research Experience
● Group examination of Matthea Harvey’s ​If Tabloids Are True What Are You?
o Presented research, taught the class, and engaged students with creative
writing exercises and group study, for a full course period.
● Semester-long research analysis of Walt Whitman’s feminism, through the lens
of feminist poet Adrienne Rich.
o Frequent peer-editing, collaboration, and presentations throughout the
semester, as well as a final term paper and oral exposé.
REFERENCES
PROFESSIONAL
o Mrs. Kelley Regan
Owner, Leisure Pools Inc. ​(843) 206-7841
o Barnes & Noble

4. Human Resources Access Number ​1-800-799-5335
o Mrs. Starr Jordan
Director of Education, Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry
(843) 614-7722
o Ms. Phyllis Gates
Teacher, ECDC (3-year-old teacher) (​843) 953-5607
o Dr. Candace Jaruszewicz
Director, ECDC ​(843) 953-5606​
o PERSONAL
o Professor Gary Jackson (​843) 953-5650
Poetry Professor
o Professor Anthony Varallo (​843) 953-2124
Fiction Professor
o Professor Anton Vander Zee (​843) 953-1044
Walt Whitman Seminar Professor
o Ms. Jennifer Reyna (843) 610-7982
Librarian, Bruce & Lee Library