William Specht

(412) 807-8116 williamspecht2713@gmail.com

Education:

University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado - Bachelor’s Degree in English from the College of Arts and Sciences (2021-2025)

Coursework: World Literature, Bible as Literature, Novel and its Origins, Postmodern Fiction, Intro to Literary Theory, Literary Analysis, American Frontiers Literature, New World Encounters Literature, Milton’s Worlds, Intro Creative Writing, 1st+2nd Yr Writing/Rhetoric

Westmoreland County Community College, Pennsylvania (2019-2021)

Coursework: College Writing, Advanced Composition, American National Government, Modern US and PA History, World in the 20th Century, Public Speaking, Social Psychology, Abnormal Psychology

Accomplishments:

Captained, Managed, and Coached University’s League of Legends Club - (2023-2025 [Captain] 2025-Present [Coach/Manager])

  • Managed and Coached for CU Boulder’s League of Legends team

  • Developed weekly practice schedule, game reviews, and insight that improved team performance and structure for 3 different teams of 5+ players

  • Worked with teammates independently on specific skillsets, working one-on-one and as a group

  • Helped team build and resolve conflict through running tryouts, having team meetings, and understanding individual goals and motivations.

  • Managed the team’s online and in-person tournament events, including scheduling and direction

  • Oversaw local club events

Helped Children Ages 6-9 With Improving Reading & Writing Skills - (September 2026-Present)

  • Volunteered with children, helping them pick out books, reading with them, and helping improve their writing

  • Encouraged having fun with learning, writing on their own, and reading books that interest them while fostering growth and a love for English.

LSAT Score of 160 - (November 2025)

  • Took the LSAT, getting a score that places in the 73% percentile of test-takers.

Skills:

  • Academic Writing & Rhetoric

  • Critical Thinking & Analysis

  • Creative Thinking

  • Leadership & Team Building

  • Communication

Minor Accomplishments:

  • Top .2% in a game currently played by over 1.6 million people (League of Legends)

  • 2018 NATAS award (Penn-Trafford’s Wake-up Warriors)

  • ~21 books/year for last 3 years

Other Interests:

  • American History

  • Postmodern Literature and Theory

  • Cooking