Vivian Jacobs-Townsley

About

Current Trinity College student pursuing a BA in English, with a strong track record in tutoring, writing and reporting. Experienced in coordinating writing center initiatives, newsroom storytelling, and customer-facing roles. Passionate about education access, writing pedagogy, and engaging communities through clear communication.

Experience

• Coach, Girls Cross Country · Amherst Regional High School08-01-2025 – 11-30-2025

  Fostered an environment of inclusivity, emotional resilience, and high performance. Supported athletes to cultivate sustainable relationships to running, both emotionally and in their training. Built trust and continuity through consistent presence at practice, weeknight dual meets, and weekend travel competition.

• Barista/Front of House · Woodstar Cafe06-01-2025 – 12-31-2025

  Collaborated with a team of 20+ staff to maintain a calm and welcoming environment during high-volume hours. Managed in-person and online transactions, while maintaining a calm and approachable presence. Efficiently maintaining a high product standard while respectfully accommodating customers’ individual dietary needs.

• Teaching Assistant · Trinity College - English Department01-01-2024 – 05-31-2025

  Posted class notes, held office hours, oversaw Moodle, and taught allocated material when professor was absent. Courses included New Theories of Literary Interpretation, Writing Theories and Practices, and Jane Austen: A Culture in Crisis.

• Writing Associate · Allen K. Smith Writing Center at Trinity College09-01-2023 – 05-31-2025

  Tutored 150+ students for writing and creative projects, fostering confidence, emotional resilience, and inclusivity. Provided consistent, relationship-based support through weekly tutoring appointments. Advised students on the writing process including prewriting, outlining, and drafting. Authored a tutoring philosophy and conference paper about the Trinity College Writing Center.

• Writing Center Tutor · Allen K. Smith Writing Center at Trinity College09-01-2023 – 05-31-2025

  Led 70+ one-on-one tutoring sessions for students on essays, creative writing, websites, and graphic design. Offered weekly appointments and advised on the writing process. Authored a tutoring philosophy and conference paper about the Trinity College Writing Center.

• News Writer and Reporter · Amherst Indy06-01-2023 – 08-31-2023

  Conducted interviews and reported on events in the Amherst community. Wrote and published news stories on assigned leads, adhering to deadlines and generating new ideas.

• Reporter and Writer · Amherst Indy Newspaper06-01-2023 – 08-31-2023

  Built relationships with local news sources to highlight diverse narratives and perspectives. Conducted research and interviewed community members in-person and virtually. Wrote and published news stories on assigned leads while adhering to deadlines.

• Student Employee · Office of Financial Aid at Trinity College10-01-2021 – 01-31-2023

  Made and answered phone calls from students and parents regarding financial aid assistance. Handled sensitive documents with discretion in order to digitize the office. Organized office materials and spaces to improve workflow and maintain a calm and professional workspace.

• Cashier · Simple Gifts Farm05-01-2021 – 08-31-2023

  Promoted community engagement with farm share members through welcoming and affordable community events. Improved accessibility to the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) through conscious stocking and clear explanation of the program. Developed mastery of SNAP POS system to achieve smooth customer transactions.

Education

• Trinity College-HartfordBachelor of Arts - BA, English

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