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Tyler Henderson

Pittsburgh

Summary

Fiction writer with kitchen experience, used to working under face-paced demanding environments. I have some experience as a Barista, but more importantly I am passionate about coffee and excited to learn the finer details of coffeemaking. On top of that, literature is my life. I am lucky enough to have had the opportunity to earn my MFA, have lived in the burgh on and off since 2014, & wish to further expand my literary community.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

University of Pittsburgh
08.2023 - Current
  • Creative Writing Teaching experience @ undergrad and high school level.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Facilitated classroom discussions & workshop to enhance student understanding and critical thinking.

Cook

Black Radish Kitchen
02.2020 - Current

*Experience working in high-paced, demanding environment

*Conducted orders & organization of produce

*Run off-site events

*Prepped, worked on line, assisted with kitchen maintenance & cleanliness

Barista

Starbucks
04.2018 - 08.2019

*what fresh hell it was to work at a Starbucks inside of a Target, but thought to include to show my (marginal) experience as a barista.

Bookstore Clerk/Barista

Arclight Cinemas
06.2016 - 01.2018

*I worked here for a time at coffee station in the lobby that operated as both coffee shop & bookstore, that featured works curated by certain actors/filmmakers/creatives.

*Managerial experience with orders & inventory

*Resolved guest inquiries & concerns

Education

MFA - Creative Writing (Fiction)

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
05-2026

Bachelor of Arts - Screenwriting

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA
05-2015

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Team player
  • Good with people
  • Adapting to different environments
  • Quick on feet
  • Has done many dishes (working for a restaurant)
  • Writing workshops

Accomplishments

    Tin House Writer's Workshop Alum 2022

    University of Pittsburgh's K. Leroy Irvis Fellowship

    MC of Pitt's Annual MFA "speakeasy" (hosted by White Whale Bookstore) 2024

    Intro'd PCWS Guest Lecturer Ingrid Rojas Contreras in 2024

    Published Writer

Timeline

Teacher

University of Pittsburgh
08.2023 - Current

Cook

Black Radish Kitchen
02.2020 - Current

Barista

Starbucks
04.2018 - 08.2019

Bookstore Clerk/Barista

Arclight Cinemas
06.2016 - 01.2018

MFA - Creative Writing (Fiction)

University of Pittsburgh

Bachelor of Arts - Screenwriting

Point Park University
Tyler Henderson