Journalism Work History
Freelance Writer: Sept. 2005 – Current
Aix-en-Provence, France / Chicago, Ill
Evanston, Ill.
Participated in a national investigative reporting project exploring environmental issues and the 2008 election.
Chicago, IL / Washington, D.C.
Aix-en-Provence, France / Chicago, Ill
Worked closely with staff of writers and editors to produce an award-winning weekly alternative newspaper. Edited and proofread documents. Took digital photographs. Verified facts. Accompanied writers on assignments. Wrote reviews of local entertainment, businesses and restaurants. Maintained weekly events calendar and organized correspondence.
Relevant Work History
ESL Instructor: Orion’s Mind: Oct. 2006 – March 2007
Chicago, Ill.
Taught an after-school English program according to a pre-established curriculum. Engaged students in hands-on learning activities. Assessed individual progress of students. Collaborated with program directors to refine curriculum.
English Instructor: Oct. 2004 – April 2005
Vernouillet, France
Instructed French middle-school students in the English language and American culture in a public school in France. Developed lesson plans to involve students in interesting activities. Worked with fellow teachers to establish objectives for students.
Freelance Writer: Sept. 2005 – Current
Aix-en-Provence, France / Chicago, Ill
- Write for a variety of clients. Meet deadlines and generate regular content.
- Clients include: Ethanol Producer Magazine, Biomass Magazine, Biodiesel Magazine, Fort Wayne News-Sentinel, Tripadvisor.com, Notfortourists.com, Remilon LLC
Evanston, Ill.
Participated in a national investigative reporting project exploring environmental issues and the 2008 election.
- Emphasis on Flash packages and other multimedia
- Traveled to Alaska and Iowa to report on stories
Chicago, IL / Washington, D.C.
- Agribusiness, agricultural sciences and environmental policy beats
- Traditional print and multimedia content: Flash graphics, photo illustrations, videos, digital images
Aix-en-Provence, France / Chicago, Ill
Worked closely with staff of writers and editors to produce an award-winning weekly alternative newspaper. Edited and proofread documents. Took digital photographs. Verified facts. Accompanied writers on assignments. Wrote reviews of local entertainment, businesses and restaurants. Maintained weekly events calendar and organized correspondence.
Relevant Work History
ESL Instructor: Orion’s Mind: Oct. 2006 – March 2007
Chicago, Ill.
Taught an after-school English program according to a pre-established curriculum. Engaged students in hands-on learning activities. Assessed individual progress of students. Collaborated with program directors to refine curriculum.
English Instructor: Oct. 2004 – April 2005
Vernouillet, France
Instructed French middle-school students in the English language and American culture in a public school in France. Developed lesson plans to involve students in interesting activities. Worked with fellow teachers to establish objectives for students.
Education
MS in Journalism: June 2008
Medill School, Northwestern University: Evanston, Ill.
St. John’s College: Santa Fe, N.M.
MS in Journalism: June 2008
Medill School, Northwestern University: Evanston, Ill.
- Reporting and writing concentration
- Extensive multimedia experience
St. John’s College: Santa Fe, N.M.
- Discussion-based classics curriculum
- Senior thesis – Paradox and Parable in Kafka’s The Trial
- Multimedia editing and production: Flash, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere, Dreamweaver, Avid, others
- French language: advanced proficiency