Education
New York University, Gallatin School of Individualized Study
Bachelor of Arts: Concentration in Narrative Formalism
New York, NY
September 2024 - May 2026
Awards: Michael Dinwiddie Artist-Scholar Award; Dean’s List (all semesters); University Honors Scholar; Dean’s Honor Society
Kenyon College
Bachelor of Arts (incomplete): Music (major), Italian (minor)
Gambier, OH
September 2021 - May 2023
Awards: Dean’s Honor Roll (all semesters); President’s Scholarship
Work Experience
Self Employed, Freelance
Garment Maker & Tailor
Brooklyn, NY & Nashville, TN
August 2023 - Present
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Design and sew or alter custom garments taking into account client specifications and budget constraints
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Worked with 4 vintage stores to mend and alter garments
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Specializing in denim and heavy materials
New York University, The Gallatin Writing Center
Gabler Peer Writing Mentor
New York, NY
September 2025 - May 2026
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Worked with students to develop clarity, organization, and argumentation in academic and creative writing
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Provided feedback that emphasized critical thinking, tone, and rhetorical awareness
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Collaborated with faculty to design workshops to promote writing across disciplines
New York University, Gallatin School of Individualized Study
Research Assistant to Dr. Laura Slatkin
New York, NY
September 2025 - May 2026
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Conducted research on ancient Greek drama and philosophy, compiled findings into concise reports
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Assisted in administrative duties, including scanning documents, coordinating meetings, and corresponding with upper-level administration
City of Northampton, MA
Skills Trainer
Northampton, MA
Seasonal (May - August) 2021 - 2025
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Provided one-on-one social and community skills training for an individual with autism
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Planned and led daily community outings to foster independence, confidence, and social engagement
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Collected data using applied behavioral analysis to monitor growth.
Northampton Public Schools
CommuniCare Camp ESP
Northampton, MA
Seasonal (May - August) 2021 - 2023
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Worked with a student one-on-one to provide individualized care and assistance throughout the school day
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Communicated with other staff to plan and execute educational activities
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Collected data using ABA (applied behavioral analysis) to monitor student growth
Postmodern Jukebox
Personal and Production Assistant
Nashville, TN
April 2024 - June 2024
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Performed administrative tasks such as answering emails, scheduling appointments, managing personal and business calendars
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Communicated with external contractors as needed to support media production
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Assisted in costume and set design in the production of two music videos
Kenyon College
Italian Teaching Assistant
Gambier, OH
September 2022 - May 2023
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Scheduled, planned and facilitated three weekly review sessions for introductory-level Italian students
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Acted as point of contact for multiple class sections, tutoring 35+ students throughout the semester
Leadership & Extracurriculars
East Village Organic
Writer & Reporter
New York, NY
March 2026 - Present
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Conduct, transcribe, and edit interviews with bands and individual musicians
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Built and maintain our website, updating with each new release
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Manage written communication, direct brand storytelling and copywriting
The Gallatin Supper Club
Founder & President
New York, NY
September 2025 - May 2026
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Founded a student organization that bring students of different backgrounds together over a shared meal
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Planned and executed twelve events over the course of the year
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Managed finances and community engagement
Wearable Art & Design Vertically Integrated Project
Soft Goods Lead
New York, NY
September 2024 - May 2025
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Maintained inventory of fabric and sewing notions
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Consulted team members on patternmaking and sewing techniques
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Collaborated with team to design, cut, and sew a garment integrating fashion and wearable light sensing technology
Knox Rocks! Music Education Initiative
Founder, Chief Administrative Officer & Country Music Lead
Gambier, OH
January 2023 - May 2023
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Created a program for 50 local middle school students to collaborate musically with Kenyon students
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Recruited, interviewed and trained 10 students to oversee country, rock, jazz and vocal-focused ensembles
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Taught and conducted a band from workshopping phase to end-of-program performance
Northampton Soccer Club
Head Coach, U12 Girls
Northampton, MA
September 2020 - May 2021
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Coached a youth soccer team for two seasons, with a fall record of 12-2 and a spring record of 14-0
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Planned and executed 3 weekly training sessions and coached 1-2 weekly games
Publications
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Tanner, Caroline. “Only Children.” Ternstiele Magazine, May 2026.
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Tanner, Caroline. “The Measure of Grief: Repression and Violence in Shakespeare’s Hamlet and Sophocles’ Electra.” Confluence, April 2026.
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Tanner, Caroline. “The Fourth Best McDonalds in the County.” The Greene Street Review, Fall 2025.
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Tanner, Caroline. “Sean-nós and Appalachian Vocal Music: Inspirations for Jonathan's Lament” Confluence, October 2025.
Skills
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Writing: creative, non-fiction, argumentative, interview/profile, drama, songwriting, copywriting, line editing, Chicago & APA guidelines
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Tailoring: industrial & home sewing machines, serger machines, pattern making, garment construction, product management, client communication
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Education: classroom management, lesson planning, organization, critical thinking, special education
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Linguistic: English, Italian (intermediate, conversational)