RYAN NORRIS

Co-founded and operated Café Babette, an independent artisan bakery in Indianapolis, growing the business from approximately $1,000 in weekly sales to nearly $1 million in annual revenue.

Oversaw daily operations, including inventory management, purchasing, equipment procurement, production coordination, payroll, staffing, and regulatory compliance. Developed and managed operational procedures, c

Co-founded and operated Little Weirdos, a parent company overseeing three independent children's clothing brands, growing the combined business from approximately $50 in weekly sales to nearly $1 million in annual revenue.

Directed daily operations across the three brands, including international wholesale distribution, e-commerce fulfillment, production coordination, inventory management, wareho

Taught college-level creative writing, composition, and rhetoric, developing and delivering courses focused on literary craft, critical reading, research, and effective written communication.

In Creative Writing (ENG 202), guided students through fiction, poetry, drama, memoir, and personal essays, using published literature and student manuscripts to examine voice, narrative structure, character

Taught sophomore English (English 10) and provided supplemental instruction through Language Arts Lab, focusing on literature, critical reading, analytical writing, and the development of effective communication and reasoning skills.

Designed and delivered lectures, classroom activities, and writing assignments aligned with Indianas academic standards. Collaborated with fellow English teachers on

Taught college-level composition and rhetoric, emphasizing critical reading, research, argumentation, and the development of clear, effective prose.

Developed and delivered lectures, writing assignments, and research projects aligned with departmental curriculum standards. Guided students through the complete writing process, from generating ideas and evaluating sources to organizing arguments, d

Taught at Clark-Pleasant Academy, an alternative high school serving students with diverse academic backgrounds and educational needs. Provided individualized instruction in a self-paced, technology-supported learning environment, helping students recover academic credits, meet graduation requirements, and develop the skills necessary for continued education and employment.

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Taught college-level English composition and rhetoric as part of the general education curriculum at ITT Technical Institute, serving traditional and nontraditional students pursuing degrees in technology, computer programming, and other career-oriented fields.

In Composition I (EN1320), guided students through the writing process, from developing ideas and organizing arguments to drafting, editi

Worked individually with undergraduate and graduate students across academic disciplines, helping writers develop ideas, organize arguments, conduct research, and revise academic and creative work.

Provided detailed feedback on structure, clarity, style, reasoning, and effective use of evidence. Led peer-revision workshops and supported students developing substantial research projects, including

Served on the editorial staff of Oyez Review, Roosevelt Universitys literary journal, evaluating submissions in poetry and creative nonfiction.

Read and assessed manuscripts for literary quality, originality, voice, structure, and effectiveness of language. Participated in editorial selection and worked directly with authors on manuscript revisions, providing feedback and editorial guidance to st

Assisted with undergraduate Composition II instruction, preparing and delivering lessons, leading discussions of assigned readings, and evaluating student writing.

Provided feedback on research essays, argumentation, textual analysis, organization, and use of evidence. Guided students in developing research questions, evaluating sources, and revising academic writing. Facilitated classroom discus

Jan 2015 · Expired Jan 2017

Earned a master's degree in Educational Administration and Supervision, with graduate study in educational leadership, curriculum development, instructional supervision, organizational management, school law, finance, human resources, and educational policy.

Coursework emphasized research-based instructional practices, data-driven decision-making, ethical leadership, personnel development, and th

Completed an MFA in Creative Writing with intensive study of fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, literary criticism, and experimental literature.

Graduate coursework combined advanced writing workshops with close reading and critical analysis of published literature. Studied narrative structure, voice, characterization, imagery, poetic form, and literary technique. Workshops involved detailed w

Earned a BA in Journalism from Indiana University Bloomington, with an emphasis on print journalism, research, reporting, and narrative nonfiction, alongside interdisciplinary study in cultural anthropology.

Studied newspaper and magazine writing, investigative research, interviewing, information gathering, and the analysis and communication of complex subjects. Contributed writing to the Indiana