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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Provided constructive, individualized feedback that emphasizes critical thinking, voice, and rhetorical awareness
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Collaborated with faculty and other tutors to design resources and workshops that promote writing across disciplines
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)