Olivia Bell

MFA in creative writing from the University of Washington; BA in history from Whitman College

Greater Seattle Area

About

MFA in creative writing (prose) from the University of Washington, Seattle. BA in history with honors & distinction, summa cum laude, from Whitman College.

Experience

  • University of Washington (1 yr 10 mos)
    • Instructional Assistant
      Jun 2026 - Present · 1 mo

      Instructional Assistant for the Youth & Teen Summer Program at the University of Washington, Seattle, for the following classes: Writers Workshop for MS, Young Writers Workshop, and Mechanics of Writing for MS.

    • Academic Student Employee
      Sep 2024 - Jun 2026 · 1 yr 10 mos

      Teaching English 131, an introductory composition course, and English 284, an intermediate creative writing course with personalized syllabuses. I organize, facilitate, & grade all lectures, lesson plans, assignments, and assessments.

    • Graduate Student
      Sep 2024 - Jun 2026 · 1 yr 10 mos

      Working toward earning an MFA in creative writing (prose).

  • English Language Assistant at NALCAP
    Oct 2023 - May 2024 · 8 mos

    Working as an English language assistant in primary education abroad.

  • History Department Intern at Whitman College
    Sep 2022 - May 2023 · 9 mos

    My role as the history department intern includes acting as a teaching assistant, organizing events for the department, advertising events on the department’s Instagram and Facebook pages, and beautifying the history department hallway!

  • Triple Point Coordinator at Children's Home Society of Washington
    Sep 2020 - Jun 2022 · 1 yr 10 mos

    Organizing and facilitating an anonymous queer youth group which serves folks aged 13-18. Also involved in organizing community pride events & community outreach.

  • Youth Engagement Program Assistant at Walla Walla County Department of Community Health
    Sep 2020 - Aug 2021 · 1 yr

    Helping to facilitate the youth action board and organize action for the Anchor Community Initiative which serves youth and young adults who have experienced/are experiencing homelessness. Additionally, helping to manage and run Triple Point, a community gathering space for LGBTQ+ youth.