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I'm Kobe Overby, an award-winning writer and educator based in Seattle. I am drawn to poetry, pedagogy, and photography, and I enjoy exploring how art intersects with mental health and community learning. I earned my MFA from the University of Washington in 2025 with a poetry manuscript titled Wood Carving of a Hazel Grouse. I earned my BA in English/Creative Writing from Colorado State University in 2023, with a minor in Philosophy. I have taught composition and poetry, organized literary events, and collaborated with students from diverse backgrounds to nurture curiosity and creativity.…I'm Kobe Overby, an award-winning writer and educator based in Seattle. I am drawn to poetry, pedagogy, and photography, and I enjoy exploring how art intersects with mental health and community learning. I earned my MFA from the University of Washington in 2025 with a poetry manuscript titled Wood Carving of a Hazel Grouse. I earned my BA in English/Creative Writing from Colorado State University in 2023, with a minor in Philosophy. I have taught composition and poetry, organized literary events, and collaborated with students from diverse backgrounds to nurture curiosity and creativity.

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I'm Kobe Overby, an award-winning writer and educator based in Seattle. I am drawn to poetry, pedagogy, and photography, and I enjoy exploring how art intersects with mental health and community learning. I earned my MFA from the University of Washington in 2025 with a poetry manuscript titled Wood Carving of a Hazel Grouse. I earned my BA in English/Creative Writing from Colorado State University in 2023, with a minor in Philosophy. I have taught composition and poetry, organized literary events, and collaborated with students from diverse backgrounds to nurture curiosity and creativity.…I'm Kobe Overby, an award-winning writer and educator based in Seattle. I am drawn to poetry, pedagogy, and photography, and I enjoy exploring how art intersects with mental health and community learning. I earned my MFA from the University of Washington in 2025 with a poetry manuscript titled Wood Carving of a Hazel Grouse. I earned my BA in English/Creative Writing from Colorado State University in 2023, with a minor in Philosophy. I have taught composition and poetry, organized literary events, and collaborated with students from diverse backgrounds to nurture curiosity and creativity.

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I’m Kobe Overby, an award-winning writer and educator based in Seattle. I am drawn to poetry, pedagogy, and photography, and I enjoy exploring how art intersects with mental health and community learning.

I earned my MFA from the University of Washington in 2025 with a poetry manuscript titled Wood Carving of a Hazel Grouse. I earned my BA in English/Creative Writing from Colorado State University in 2023, with a minor in Philosophy. I have taught composition and poetry, organized literary events, and collaborated with students from diverse backgrounds to nurture curiosity and creativity.

Skills

Experience Level

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Intermediate

Work Experience

Pre Doctoral Instructor at University of Washington - Program for Creative Writing, English

September 1, 2023 - June 1, 2025

Created and taught ENGL131 and ENGL283; synchronous and asynchronous instruction; provided office hours on Zoom and in-person; developed lectures, discussions, and structured creative writing workshops; aligned assignments with program outcomes.

Camp Counselor at Camp Wachusett Camp for Boys

June 1, 2017 - August 1, 2018

Ensured exceptional camp experiences for up to ~40 junior counselors and campers (ages 9–15); managed daily operations of recreational facilities; taught sailing techniques, swimming, and outdoor skills.

Homework/Test Prep Tutor at Platte Canyon High School

August 1, 2017 - May 1, 2019

Provided one-on-one academic support and test prep for humanities and STEM subjects; delivered personalized feedback and homework reviews.

Photographer at Dorian Studio

August 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025

Shot yearbook and identification portraits for ~300+ students and faculty daily; maintained equipment inventory and followed safety/tech protocols.

Freelance Book Reviewer at Independent

March 1, 2026 - Present

Read and completed reviews for books in a timely manner; produced informative and engaging content.

Host & Event Coordinator at Artemis Coffee Poetry Open Mic

August 1, 2025 - Present

Collaborated with volunteers and staff to organize monthly poetry open mic events; produced and performed MC scripts.