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, PA05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Screenwriting
Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA05-2015
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