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CV

​I’m excited by the possibility of contributing to your team and bringing my skills, experience, and passion for storytelling to your projects. How I can help you achieve your goals? 

Education

PhD, Communication and Culture | Toronto Metropolitan University & York University | Present

MA, Literatures of Modernity | Toronto Metropolitan University | 2025–2026 

  • GPA 4.2

  • Research focused on interactive fiction, nonlinear narrative, and digital humanities pedagogy.

  • Practicum: designed and co-taught an Inform 7 workshop at TMU's Centre for Digital Humanities.


BA, Creative Writing & Publishing | Sheridan College | 2025

  • GPA 3.95

  • Awards: General Arts & Sciences Excellence Award​ Student Leadership Award, Career Catalyst Training Program.

  • ​Advanced coursework in editing, cultural analysis, media studies, narrative design, and multimodal writing.

Writing and Tutoring Experience

Academic Support Coach | Toronto Metropolitan University | Present

  • Provided one-on-one academic coaching to support student success

  • Offering guidance on study strategies, writing development, and course navigation.

  • Trained on pedagogical approaches to student development.

 

Teaching Assistant, ENG110: Literatures Across Borders | Toronto Metropolitan University | 2025–2026

  • Led two 20-student tutorials on global literatures, argumentation, and critical writing.

  • Assessed essays and creative-critical assignments with detailed written feedback. 

  • Supported students through drafting, revision, and citation practices across the full semester.

 

Student Tutor, Writing, Media, and Humanities | Sheridan College | 2020–2022 

  • Provided one-on-one writing support for students across disciplines, including multilingual writers.

  • Ran small-group workshops on revision, outlining, and assignment interpretation.

  • Coached students through drafts at all stages, from thesis formation to final polish.

 

Learn Well Facilitator Lead | Sheridan College | 2021–2024

  • Developed instructional resources, handouts, and visual literacy materials for student-facing programming.

  • Hosted 20+ academic workshops for audiences ranging from 20 to 200 participants.

  • Managed D2L/Slate learning environment and maintained student engagement and attendance tracking.

Workshops and Presentations

Writing Branching Essays with Twine | Centre for Digital Humanities| 2026

  • Designed and delivered a session on CYOA structures and interactive essay writing for humanities students.

 

Ghost in My Shell | Future Communications Conference | 2026

  • Presented research on posthumanism, narrative embodiment, and interactive media.

 

Childhood Cultures and the Branching Essay | ACCUTE | 2026

  • Presented research on Choose Your Own Adventure novels and branching essay pedagogy.

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Finding Your Writer's Voice Workshop | Alison | 2025

  • Designed and delivered a workshop on developing authentic voice in creative writing

  • guiding participants through techniques for style, tone, and personal expression.

Professional Experience

Communications Specialist | EDGE Entrepreneurship Hub |  | 2024–Present

  • Produces reports, editorial materials, and communications for innovation and entrepreneurship programming.

 

Communications Coordinator | S-SENSE | 2023–2024

  • Developed institutional communications using TRIE pedagogical framework: website copy, newsletters, scripts. 

  • Trained under program leadership in student engagement, facilitation, and reflective communication.

 

Writer and Game Designer | Media Lab Books / 9th Level Games | 2024–Present

  • Writes tabletop gaming content and published fiction for professional outlets.

© 2025 by Richard Kevis.

Art by AG Nonsuch.

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