DEVON

college essay coach

University of Iowa, PhD in Comparative Literature
University of Montana, M.F.A. in Creative Writing
University of North Texas, B.A. in English and International Studies, Minor in French

Devon is a storyteller and teacher whose work has taken him around the world. After pursuing an M.F.A. in creative writing, Devon was awarded a Fulbright student grant to translate the poetry of the Danish poet Sophus Claussen. Devon went on to complete a PhD in comparative literature and taught at Whitman College for nearly a decade. More recently, Devon taught creative writing at the University of Galway as a Fulbright Scholar. When he's not supporting students' essay development, Devon teaches literature and history at the University of Barcelona.

Students working with Devon can expect empathy and patience in abundance. Devon believes that writing is a process of self-discovery that has the potential to unlock powerful realizations and epiphanies. Devon loves cooking, learning languages, and writing poetry. His poems have appeared in magazines like LIT, Denver Quarterly, Fence, and Aufgabe.

Favorite Place to Study My dining room table

Favorite Book The Complete Poems of Hart Crane

Hidden Talent Badminton

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