Tabletop roleplaying games & strategy gaming alongside creative writing & academic research writing
Evan Willson
Silver Spring
Summary
Dynamic team leader skilled in fostering collaboration and effective communication. Proven ability to guide diverse groups towards cohesive project goals in tabletop game development and educational environments. Easily translatable skills surrounding organization systems, writing, and team management.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Tabletop Game Development
Self-Employed
Silver Spring, MD
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Practiced with managing a team of passionate individuals towards a broader goal
- Skilled in helping be a part of converting many experienced & opinionated individuals into a single finite product
- Worked to the extreme with on-the-fly decision making
Volunteer Daycare Monitor
Silver Spring Day School
Silver Spring, MD
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Monitored student activities to ensure safety and adherence to school policies.
- Assisted in creating a positive learning environment through effective supervision techniques.
- Interacted with students to promote engagement and foster social skills development.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies to address student disputes effectively.
Child Development Lab Teaching
Montgomery Blair High School
Silver Springs, NV
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Used classroom experience to create high-quality lesson plans all within a short period of time
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Volunteer Teaching Assistant
Silver Spring United Methodist Church
Silver Spring, MD
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted in classroom management and student engagement during lessons.
- Supported lead teachers in preparing instructional materials and resources.
- Helped maintain a positive learning environment for diverse student groups.
- Helped teach students in a religious context regardless of personal atheism
Education
Master of Science - History & Sociology
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD05-2028
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Quick long-form writing
- Public speaking & social adaptation
- High-quality organizational skills and detail-orientation
Interests
Timeline
Tabletop Game Development
Self-Employed
06.2024 - 06.2025
Volunteer Daycare Monitor
Silver Spring Day School
06.2024 - 07.2024
Child Development Lab Teaching
Montgomery Blair High School
04.2024 - 06.2024
Volunteer Teaching Assistant
Silver Spring United Methodist Church
06.2023 - 07.2023
Master of Science - History & Sociology
Frostburg State University