Brooks Harris

Brooks Harris is an experienced educator and creative writing enthusiast with a Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing from DePaul University. Currently serving as a Teen Associate at the Chicago Public Library since November 2023, Brooks has also held roles as a Lead Instructor at Camp Galileo-Lincoln Square and Camp Galileo, where instruction focused on fostering creativity in science and art for young learners. As a Teaching Artist with 826CHI, effective lesson plans were crafted for creative writing workshops aimed at children aged 7 to 15, covering topics such as poetry and literary analysis. Additionally, experience includes working as a Peer Writing Tutor at DePaul University, providing personalized writing support to students and faculty, and acting as the Poetry Editor for Crook & Folly, a student-run literary magazine.