Eve Lee Sackett 303-547-7441
Knox College- Box 1403
2 East South St. Galesburg, IL 61401
EDUCATION:
· Knox College, currently a sophomore
o Dean’s List- freshman year and sophomore year fall term
· Denver School of the Arts 6th-12th grade, Creative Writing major
o Writing Across the Border: Creative Writing Cultural Exchange Program with host family in Mexico, 2006
o National Honor Society, 9th-12th grade; Jr. National Honor Society, 7th-8th grade
o Honor Roll
o Read original poetry at DSA 8th Grade Continuation Ceremony on behalf of class
PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT:
· Internship with Matter- a graphic design studio in Denver, CO- December 2009
· Knox’s Anthropology/Sociology Dept. student worker, 2008-2010
· Live-In Nanny, Summer 2009, Minneapolis, MN.
· Piano Tutor, 2006
· Religious School Teacher, 2006, and Assistant, 2003-2005, Temple Micah
· Office Assistant, Evidence Based Health Care Conference, Vail, CO, summer 2006
o Conference nanny in Keystone, CO, summer 2005
· Babysitter for various Denver families, 2003-present
· Catering staff, Footers Catering Inc.,
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
· Neighborhood Networks, volunteer with kids in after-school program in Galesburg, IL public housing, fall 2009-winter 2010
· Boys and Girls Club, volunteer with kids in after-school program, Galesburg, IL, fall 2009
· Reading Buddies, 2009, at Neilson Elementary School in Galesburg, IL (read with a third grade buddy once a week)
· United Artists’ Coalition for Kids, 2005-2007
o Organized fundraising projects such as panel and photo exhibit on Israel-Lebanon conflict and modeled in benefit fashion show
o Conducted art-making projects to boost self-esteem and provide creative outlets for underprivileged children
· African Community Center, volunteer in youth program for refugee kids (ages 10-17), homework help, life skills, mentorship/friendship, 2006-2008
· High School Counselor at Balarat Outdoor Education Program, helped teach 5th graders about mountains, wilderness skills, environmental awareness, 10th grade
· Denver Public Library volunteer, 2004
· Page for tours, Molly Brown House, summer 2002
WRITING EXPERIENCES:
· Intern, Illiterate Magazine, Boulder, CO, 11th-12th grade, poetry editorial staff, critiqued poetry submissions, publicity & fundraising, helped interview slam poets
· Lighthouse Writers 1st Youth Summer Writing Camp, summer 2006, Denver, CO, attended writing workshops, created chapbook of my poetry
· Attended Berkshire Institute for Music and Arts (BIMA), a Jewish arts camp at Williams College, Williamstown, MA, worked closely with author Margo Rabb on creative writing and explored the unique art culture of the Berkshires, summer 2005
· DSA Yearbook Editor, 12th grade
· DSA Yearbook Staff, 10th-11th grade, developed 2006-07 cover concept, created hand-made collaged pages
· DSA Writing Club, 10th and 12th grade, reviewed submissions, designed layout for DSA Literary Magazine, Calling upon Calliope
· Read poetry in grand opening of new wing of Denver Art Museum & at Denver Woman’s Press Club, 11th grade
· Read poems at a convention of the National League of American Pen Women, 10th grade
· Read poetry at DSA poetry readings, 9th-12th grade
· Read poetry at Tattered Cover Bookstore, 7th grade
· Read free-writing piece at The Fort, 6th grade
· Read poetry at 1st Annual All City Music & Arts Festival at City Park, 6th grade
· Writing mentor -- author Corrine Brown, 5th grade
o Helped me produce a book of poems and a short story
· Writing mentor -- freelance writer Judy Riggenbach, 4th grade
o Helped me with writing exercises and a short story
· Read poetry at Stella’s Coffee Haus, 4th grade
AWARDS and PUBLICATIONS:
· Poetry published in the Beacon, Lighthouse Writers newsletter, 12th grade
· Poetry published in Illiterate Magazine, 12th grade
· Poems published in Calling Upon Calliope, DSA literary magazine, 7th, 8th, 9th, 11th grade
· Poem published in Foothills Academy book, 9th grade
· Poem displayed on RTD bus sign in “Poetry To Go” contest, 9th grade
· Poems published by Famous Poets Society, 8th, 9th grade
· Poem published in poetry book for Tattered Cover Bookstore, 7th grade
· Poem published in DSA Newsletter, 7th grade
· Assistance League of Denver Fine Arts Award, Middle School Winner for Excellence in Creative Writing, $100, 6th grade
MUSIC EXPERIENCES:
· Jazz Piano Lessons, Knox College, 2009-2010
· Piano player in the Knox Traditional “Dixieland” Jazz Combo, 2008-2009
· Piano Lessons with Lynn Livingston, 1996-2008
o Recitals yearly including two where each music teacher could invite only one student to perform; recent pieces: Mozart’s Sonate KV 300 h (330), Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, Chopin’s Waltz in A Minor, Clementi’s Sonatina in C Major, Composed 3 variations on Hayden’s Surprise Symphony theme, 6th grade
o Rocky Ridge Music Center, (Summer Music Camp) Jr. Student Seminar, Aurora (CO) Music Teachers Association scholarship, 2004
o Wendel Diebel Keyboard Olympics, Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, 2002
· Denver School of the Arts Chamber Ensemble classes, 2002-2004
o Played keyboard in orchestra for musical theater productions, Jekyll and Hyde and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
o Performed in concerts at Auraria campus and for live radio broadcast at Soiled Dove-LoDo
ATHLETIC INVOLVEMENT:
· Knox College Inter-Mural Basketball Team, 2009
· East High School Gymnastics, 2004 and 2005;
o earned varsity letter, 2005; Jr. Varsity city-wide champion (representing East High, since DSA has no athletics), 2004
· Dardano’s Gymnastics, 1997-2004
o Level 6 team
OTHER INVOLVEMENT:
· Peace Jam group, 10th-11th grade (at Denver School of the Arts)
o Delegate to Spring and Fall 2006 Peace Jam Conferences with Nobel Peace Laureates
· B’nai B’rith Youth Organization, chapter board officer, 2005-2006; member, 2003-2007
· Kedoshim Youth Group, 2005-2007; Yom Kippur Torah reader, 2006; Bat Mitzvah, 2003, Temple Micah
· Supporting Cast Member, Henry and Ramona, Aurora Fox Theatre, summer production