Clayton Jarvis Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

At Moneywise, I write consumer-facing mortgage content with an eye toward helping borrowers of any stripe, whether they're long-time homeowners looking to save money or first-timers looking to get a foot on the property ladder, put the day's news to work for them.

Toronto, Canada Area

As the senior writer for Canadian Mortgage Professional and Mortgage Broker News, as well as one of the senior writers at Mortgage Professional America, I cover the stories that matter to North America's mortgage experts. Whether I'm delving into industry best practices or government assistance programs, the best in mortgage tech or systemic racism in lending, I write with clarity, wit and passion, never letting my own feelings get in the way of a story's valuable nuance.As the editor… Show more As the senior writer for Canadian Mortgage Professional and Mortgage Broker News, as well as one of the senior writers at Mortgage Professional America, I cover the stories that matter to North America's mortgage experts. Whether I'm delving into industry best practices or government assistance programs, the best in mortgage tech or systemic racism in lending, I write with clarity, wit and passion, never letting my own feelings get in the way of a story's valuable nuance.As the editor of Mortgage Broker News, I help my team find stories that will not only drive traffic, but drive conversations. Mortgage brokers aren't simply money-hungry number-crunchers; they're complex people working in a complex industry. Keeping their attention, and rewarding it with relevant, expertly crafted content is a constant challenge; one I really enjoy. Prior to being moved into my current, primarily online role, I spent four years covering real estate investment and brokering for two nationwide magazines, Canadian Real Estate Wealth (newsstand) and Real Estate Professional (B2B). In addition to writing the lion's share of the content, which ranged from 300-word editorials to 35,000-word deep dives into the state of the Canadian market, I also touched thousands of words' worth of outside contributions every issue, squeezing the absolute best out of the work that came my way. Show less

Toronto, On

At Painted Lemur, I crafted brochures, blogs, white papers, case studies and landing pages for a specialized IT consultancy. The topics were highly technical, the interviews conducted with the company's subject matter experts mind-bending in their complexity and the client's voice specific; and yet, the final product was always relevant, direct and on-brand.In addition to the writing aspect of the job, I also gained a brief crash course in InDesign and was instrumental in summarizing… Show more At Painted Lemur, I crafted brochures, blogs, white papers, case studies and landing pages for a specialized IT consultancy. The topics were highly technical, the interviews conducted with the company's subject matter experts mind-bending in their complexity and the client's voice specific; and yet, the final product was always relevant, direct and on-brand.In addition to the writing aspect of the job, I also gained a brief crash course in InDesign and was instrumental in summarizing our client's achievements into a complex awards nomination that saw them win several accolades and improve their standing within the North American IT community. Show less

Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand

My brief stint in Thailand saw me working at an all-girls school in Bangkok. By adapting the limited materials on hand and slowing the pace of the course, I was able to engage my students in their school work, improving their comprehension and speaking skills while also convincing them that they were capable of the difficult tasks being put in front of them.My students' relatively low ability level encouraged me to improvise on an almost daily basis. Whenever ideas would go over their… Show more My brief stint in Thailand saw me working at an all-girls school in Bangkok. By adapting the limited materials on hand and slowing the pace of the course, I was able to engage my students in their school work, improving their comprehension and speaking skills while also convincing them that they were capable of the difficult tasks being put in front of them.My students' relatively low ability level encouraged me to improvise on an almost daily basis. Whenever ideas would go over their heads or not connect, it would be time to come up with something new, something better-suited, and do so in a short enough amount of time that the class wouldn't be thrown off pace. I pride myself on that kind of quick thinking. Show less

Working at Tokyo Korean School was one of the most rewarding achievements of my life. In teaching grades 2, 4, 5 and 6, I was exposed to a wide range of abilities and motivation levels, successfully adjusting my units and lessons for each one. I developed fun methods for teaching dry grammar topics, created imaginative projects that got students excited about writing in a second language and, by being even-handed and open-minded with even the most challenging students, was able to maintain a… Show more Working at Tokyo Korean School was one of the most rewarding achievements of my life. In teaching grades 2, 4, 5 and 6, I was exposed to a wide range of abilities and motivation levels, successfully adjusting my units and lessons for each one. I developed fun methods for teaching dry grammar topics, created imaginative projects that got students excited about writing in a second language and, by being even-handed and open-minded with even the most challenging students, was able to maintain a classroom atmosphere that was respectful and dedicated to the task at hand while also encouraging students to ask questions, take risks and be themselves.Outside the classroom, I was a vocal and energetic part of the staff. I was a mentor to new teachers and the leader of the school's after school athletics program. I led the school's testing committee and worked with our director on a school-wide Key Competencies Checklist. I also made numerous trips outside of Tokyo as part of our summer camp program.Working at TKS helped me develop my teaching persona: strict but encouraging. It also taught me what it means to be a teacher: being available not only for your students, but for your colleagues and your students' parents as well. It is a symbiotic relationship where each part of the organism must be cognizant of, and responsive to, the needs of the other parts. Show less

Sakado, Saitama, Japan

This was a critical part of my growth as a teacher, and a very important lesson in getting through to kids who have no interest in what you're trying to teach them. (It wasn't their fault, though. Why would anyone try if they were only required to score 30% to pass any particular class?) The materials on hand were dry and poorly matched to the needs of the students, so most units and lessons were created from scratch. There were bright spots: helping engaged students prepare for speaking… Show more This was a critical part of my growth as a teacher, and a very important lesson in getting through to kids who have no interest in what you're trying to teach them. (It wasn't their fault, though. Why would anyone try if they were only required to score 30% to pass any particular class?) The materials on hand were dry and poorly matched to the needs of the students, so most units and lessons were created from scratch. There were bright spots: helping engaged students prepare for speaking competitions, accompanying classes on field trips and, every so often, finding a project that my ninth graders would dive into and succeed at, absolutely demolishing my expectations. Show less

Tokyo, Japan

As the Head Teacher for ALS's Tokyo operations, I worked with the area's language instructors to answer questions and deal with the litany of issues that accompany being a new teacher in a foreign country. In addition to teaching a full schedule of classes, I also helped disseminate company news and teaching ideas and kept abreast of the needs of my teachers. Our regular meetings were cordial, fun and effective. I believe my work as Head Teacher helped a number of instructors, unsure about… Show more As the Head Teacher for ALS's Tokyo operations, I worked with the area's language instructors to answer questions and deal with the litany of issues that accompany being a new teacher in a foreign country. In addition to teaching a full schedule of classes, I also helped disseminate company news and teaching ideas and kept abreast of the needs of my teachers. Our regular meetings were cordial, fun and effective. I believe my work as Head Teacher helped a number of instructors, unsure about their choice to move to Japan, have a longer, more fulfilling adventure there.What you need to know: An encouraging and calming influence, I succeed in leadership roles that require both active listening and compassionate, well-reasoned advice. Show less