Hi, I'm Ilyas Merza, a hardworking writer and editor with a passion for storytelling through artistic mediums and writing. I have experience in creative writing, proofreading, education, and curriculum development. I love working collaboratively in teams and constantly finding new ways to express ideas creatively. I hold a BFA in Interdisciplinary Fine Arts and have been fortunate to work in diverse roles, from tutoring and freelance writing to leading art camps and teaching toddlers through preschoolers fine arts. I am skilled in writing, editing, and various fine arts disciplines, always eager to learn and take on new challenges.…

Ilyas Merza

Hi, I'm Ilyas Merza, a hardworking writer and editor with a passion for storytelling through artistic mediums and writing. I have experience in creative writing, proofreading, education, and curriculum development. I love working collaboratively in teams and constantly finding new ways to express ideas creatively. I hold a BFA in Interdisciplinary Fine Arts and have been fortunate to work in diverse roles, from tutoring and freelance writing to leading art camps and teaching toddlers through preschoolers fine arts. I am skilled in writing, editing, and various fine arts disciplines, always eager to learn and take on new challenges.…

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Hi, I’m Ilyas Merza, a hardworking writer and editor with a passion for storytelling through artistic mediums and writing. I have experience in creative writing, proofreading, education, and curriculum development. I love working collaboratively in teams and constantly finding new ways to express ideas creatively.

I hold a BFA in Interdisciplinary Fine Arts and have been fortunate to work in diverse roles, from tutoring and freelance writing to leading art camps and teaching toddlers through preschoolers fine arts. I am skilled in writing, editing, and various fine arts disciplines, always eager to learn and take on new challenges.

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Skills

Experience Level

Google Drive
Expert
Microsoft Word
Expert
Tumblr
Expert
Instagram
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
CapCut
Expert
Artwork
Intermediate
Illustration
Intermediate
Pitch Writing
Intermediate
Tiktok
Intermediate
Canva
Intermediate
Pinterest
Intermediate
adobe acrobat pro
Intermediate
Copywriting
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Writing/English Tutor at Pear Deck Learning (formerly TutorMe)
July 1, 2023 - Present
Editing, proofreading, and guiding high school, undergraduate, and graduate students in writing academic papers.
Teaching Artist/Camp Leader at Abrakadoodle
September 30, 2024 - July 31, 2025
Facilitated and led groups of 10-15 students aged 3-8 or 9-12 in week-long art camps from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., created demos and carried out 2-3 multimedia art projects per day, documented results, and was in charge of setup and cleanup.
Teaching Artist Residency at Studio Institute
July 31, 2024 - July 31, 2025
Prepped and taught toddlers and preschoolers by leading explorations in painting, collage, mixed media, clay, and sculpture. Attended family workshops and submitted outcomes tracking student development throughout the curriculum.
Pharmacy Technician at Belmont Pharmacy
March 31, 2023 - July 31, 2025
Created and filled prescriptions, handled POS system and cash, communicated with patients and doctor offices, managed inventory and pharmacy organization.

Education

Bachelors in Fine Arts at William Paterson University
September 5, 2018 - December 14, 2022
BFA at William Paterson University
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018

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Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Other, Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Professional Services
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