Jared Peterson Email & Phone Number

Bethesda, Md

Teach a diverse clientele, from kindergarteners to adults, to develop and consistently apply a broad range of academic skills. Prepare middle and high school students for various standardized tests, including the SAT, ACT, HSPT, SSAT and GED. Conduct one-on-one subject tutoring sessions in verbal/written areas: literature, literary analysis, composition and study skills. Guide students aged 5 through 18 through individualized learning programs designed to build core verbal, mathematics and learning skills. Monitor student progress and recommend program adjustments; improvise alternative approaches to personalize instruction and ensure mastery.

Compose and copyedit a wide variety of content: online and print articles for the Washington Post Express and Chesapeake Family Magazine; social media for Washington Bach Consort; internal and external communications for the Fairfax County Federation of Teachers; instructional material for TomTom Inc.; and accommodations reviews for Vita Bella travel guides.

Online film reviews and arts features for Chesapeake Family Magazine, a regional parenting magazine with a circulation of over 40,000.

Generated web, print, and video content for corporate clients. Conceived and scripted online video “user’s manuals” for TomTom portable GPS navigation systems. Wrote and edited corporate website content for VBrick, a video networking company. Developed and pitched marketing concepts and ad copy for VBrick's ‘Reflector’ product launch, a campaign aimed specifically at IT managers.

For six years, planned and taught English and film courses in grades 9-12 at Thomas A. Edison High School in Alexandria, VA. Aligned course content, lesson plans and assessments with International Baccalaureate (IB) objectives, state Standards of Learning (SOLs) and county Program of Study benchmarks. Worked closely with students at both regular and advanced levels. Co-wrote and implemented individualized educational plans (IEPs) for special-needs students.In collaboration with fellow teachers and the school’s IB Coordinator, developed and implemented an advanced, college-preparatory curriculum in English, rooted in the development of independent critical analysis. Selected multicultural texts, designed program-wide end-of-course testing and conducted individual oral testing sessions for up to 150 seniors. Trained in IB English curriculum development at United World College, Montezuma, NM.Created a comprehensive, two-year IB Film program of study encompassing film history, theory, critical analysis and the techniques and logistics of film production. Trained in IB Film curriculum development at IB headquarters in Cardiff, Wales.Served as Cooperating Teacher to a full-time, postgraduate teaching intern. Oversaw the student teacher’s professional development and field experiences during a yearlong internship. Monitored lesson planning and performance during a six-week solo teaching period, and coordinated final evaluation with GWU graduate program advisor.

Wrote and edited communications for a local branch of the American Federation of Teachers. Drafted letters to local officials. Conducted research and interviews for membership materials. Consulted with the president on matters of communications and press relations.

Devised and executed the merchandising strategy for a branch of a major retailer. Interviewed and hired staff; directly supervised ten employees and guided the merchandising efforts of over fifty.

Assisted in the production of weekday news broadcasts. Performed research and news gathering for assignment editors and segment producers. Provided logistical and technical support for remote news coverage.

Wrote for nightly news broadcasts, researched stories and conducted interviews for the CBS affiliate in West Palm Beach, FL.

Master Of Education, Secondary Education, Language Arts

Bachelor Of Arts, English

Activities and Societies: The Troubadours (a cappela singing group), The Generic Theater Company, WRGW (student-run radio station)

High School Diploma

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