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AKHIM YUSEFF CABEY was born in the Bronx, New York, and educated upstate both at Siena College and the State University of New York at Albany. After receiving an MFA from The Ohio State University, he taught at several different colleges and universities before pivoting to the non-profit sector of adult education. A Pushcart Prize-winning Black author, his debut full-length collection of poetry, entitled Get Funky, Get Swoll, is forthcoming in 2026 from Black Lawrence Press. He is a seven-time recipient of the Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Award and a Headlands Center for the Arts resident fellow. He is also a gifted orator. Winner of the 2024 Palette Poetry Rising Poet Prize and a 2025 Gregory Djanikian Scholar, his work has appeared in Colorado Review, RHINO, Indiana Review, The Florida Review, Shenandoah, Callaloo, and elsewhere. He now lives in Columbus, Ohio, and can be found on Instagram _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…AKHIM YUSEFF CABEY was born in the Bronx, New York, and educated upstate both at Siena College and the State University of New York at Albany. After receiving an MFA from The Ohio State University, he taught at several different colleges and universities before pivoting to the non-profit sector of adult education. A Pushcart Prize-winning Black author, his debut full-length collection of poetry, entitled Get Funky, Get Swoll, is forthcoming in 2026 from Black Lawrence Press. He is a seven-time recipient of the Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Award and a Headlands Center for the Arts resident fellow. He is also a gifted orator. Winner of the 2024 Palette Poetry Rising Poet Prize and a 2025 Gregory Djanikian Scholar, his work has appeared in Colorado Review, RHINO, Indiana Review, The Florida Review, Shenandoah, Callaloo, and elsewhere. He now lives in Columbus, Ohio, and can be found on Instagram _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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AKHIM YUSEFF CABEY was born in the Bronx, New York, and educated upstate both at Siena College and the State University of New York at Albany. After receiving an MFA from The Ohio State University, he taught at several different colleges and universities before pivoting to the non-profit sector of adult education. A Pushcart Prize-winning Black author, his debut full-length collection of poetry, entitled Get Funky, Get Swoll, is forthcoming in 2026 from Black Lawrence Press. He is a seven-time recipient of the Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Award and a Headlands Center for the Arts resident fellow. He is also a gifted orator. Winner of the 2024 Palette Poetry Rising Poet Prize and a 2025 Gregory Djanikian Scholar, his work has appeared in Colorado Review, RHINO, Indiana Review, The Florida Review, Shenandoah, Callaloo, and elsewhere. He now lives in Columbus, Ohio, and can be found on Instagram _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…AKHIM YUSEFF CABEY was born in the Bronx, New York, and educated upstate both at Siena College and the State University of New York at Albany. After receiving an MFA from The Ohio State University, he taught at several different colleges and universities before pivoting to the non-profit sector of adult education. A Pushcart Prize-winning Black author, his debut full-length collection of poetry, entitled Get Funky, Get Swoll, is forthcoming in 2026 from Black Lawrence Press. He is a seven-time recipient of the Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Award and a Headlands Center for the Arts resident fellow. He is also a gifted orator. Winner of the 2024 Palette Poetry Rising Poet Prize and a 2025 Gregory Djanikian Scholar, his work has appeared in Colorado Review, RHINO, Indiana Review, The Florida Review, Shenandoah, Callaloo, and elsewhere. He now lives in Columbus, Ohio, and can be found on Instagram _Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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AKHIM YUSEFF CABEY was born in the Bronx, New York, and educated upstate both at Siena College and the State University of New York at Albany. After receiving an MFA from The Ohio State University, he taught at several different colleges and universities before pivoting to the non-profit sector of adult education. A Pushcart Prize-winning Black author, his debut full-length collection of poetry, entitled Get Funky, Get Swoll, is forthcoming in 2026 from Black Lawrence Press. He is a seven-time recipient of the Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Award and a Headlands Center for the Arts resident fellow. He is also a gifted orator. Winner of the 2024 Palette Poetry Rising Poet Prize and a 2025 Gregory Djanikian Scholar, his work has appeared in Colorado Review, RHINO, Indiana Review, The Florida Review, Shenandoah, Callaloo, and elsewhere. He now lives in Columbus, Ohio, and can be found on Instagram Email not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

Skills

Copywriting

Script

Experience Level

Copywriting

Expert

Script

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Aspire Instructional Coach at Godman Guild Association

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021

Delivered adult literacy instruction focused on reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and functional literacy skills; supported adult learners in improving reading proficiency for workplace, academic, and daily-life applications; designed individualized and small-group lessons; taught strategies for decoding, fluency, and critical reading of informational and real-world texts; integrated workforce-readiness and life-skills materials; created a supportive learning environment; utilized technology and online platforms; maintained records and progress reports in compliance with program requirements.

Reading Language Arts/Writing Teacher at KIPP Columbus (Middle-School)

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Delivered standards-aligned 7th grade reading instruction focused on comprehension, vocabulary, and literary analysis; designed engaging lessons using diverse texts; differentiated instruction and provided targeted reading interventions; used formative and summative assessments to monitor progress; established a structured, high-expectations classroom culture; collaborated with instructional coaches and grade-level teams to improve literacy outcomes.

English/Composition Adjunct Instructor at Columbus State Community College

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020

Taught college-level English and composition courses emphasizing academic writing, critical reading, and rhetorical analysis; designed syllabi, lesson plans, and assignments aligned with departmental learning outcomes; provided detailed feedback on student writing; assessed performance through essays, presentations, and exams; integrated research, citation methods, and information literacy; facilitated class discussions and supported diverse learners through differentiated instruction; utilized learning management systems for coursework and communication.