Matt Grant

About Matt Grant

I\'ve worked in the youth development field for almost two decades. I\'ve created literacy workshops for 6-12 graders at Harlem Children\'s Zone, directed after-school programs at some of the largest middle schools in Manhattan, and currently oversee four program directors, assisting them in every facet of their jobs. In 2016 I made my first steps towards that goal of becoming a professional writer by launching a freelance business. Since then, I\'ve had work published in Longreads, Narratively, Tor.com, The Brooklyn Rail, and more. I am also a staff writer at Literary Hub and Book Riot, where I write about literacy initiatives and reading for a diverse audience.

Experience

1. Curriculum Coordinator

   Manhattan Youth

   Jun 2023 — Present · NY, US

   Create and operate middle school department curriculum database. Assist program directors with collecting lesson plans and uploading them for access. Support 23 on-site education specialists in their roles.

Education

• Webster University

  B.A., Film Production

  2004 — 2008

Skills

• Teaching
• Curriculum Development
• Event Planning
• Problem Solving
• Editing
• Final Cut Pro
• Youth Development
• Social Networking
• Writing
• Video
• Curriculum Design
• Blogging
• Film
• Nonprofits
• Creative Writing