Project Manager Language Arts
Resume:
Barbara A. Pement
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Professional Accomplishments
Elevate Marketing LLC Phoenix, Arizona
Contract Content Developer
**-**** **** **-**-2021
--wrote blogs for JLC Roofing, Building Arizona Families, Arizona Pregnancy Help, Donna K. Evans Foundation
--wrote blogs from transcribed Birth Mother Matters podcasts
SEEDSOWERS CHRISTIAN PUBLISHING (Jacksonville, FL)
Project Manager 05-2013 to 8-2013
Wrote several short book reviews that piqued new reader involvement Read, transcribed and edited manuscripts Researched sources for Gene Edwards’ manuscript content
Read and summarized Ante Pacem: Archaeological Evidence of Church Life Before Constantine
Researched, dated and catalogued Graydon F. Snyder’s historical references of ancient artifacts
Achieved finding additional resources for manuscripts’ factual authenticity
EXAMINER.COM (Chicago, IL)
Home & Life Writer for the Midwest Region 10-2011 to 03-2014
Many of my news and feature articles from the Chicago inner city focused on urban related issues.
Viewers were drawn by my stories that gave eye witness accounts of tragedy turned triumphant
Most of my written commentaries stirred healthy controversy
MAPLE PARK HERITAGE BOOK (Chicago, IL)
Co-Author and Researcher 03-2010 to 09-2011
Interviewed families and alumni of Maple Park neighborhood which primarily highlighted the far reaching results of racial reconciliation
Researched historical information on Fenger High School illuminating the impact integration had on a formerly all-white neighborhood Gathered information from Chicago Historical Society archives
Collected photographs and historical documents of turbulent 60s phenomena Transcribed interviews and researched and proofread copy for accuracy Collaborated with Maple Park History Committee to produce final publication’s entries
CORNERSTONE MAGAZINE (Chicago, IL)
Senior Editor (for more than 10 years)
Used unique angles in my news and feature articles to capture an audience
Interviewed clients often asking penetrating questions and transcribing their stories in thought provoking ways
Skillfully copyedited and proofread articles and manuscripts making necessary improvements that added depth to a story
Artfully exhibited strong proofreading and detailed oriented editing skills
DAVID C. COOK PUBLISHING (Elgin, IL)
Contract writer (for more than 10 years)
Provided quarterly assignments for Junior/Senior High Reading Lessons by utilizing biblical texts given and turning them into applicable anecdotes
Wrote radio scripts for dramatic reading and produced voice-over narrations with the purpose of creatively engaging the student
Successfully arranged various character roles personally invented Organized and performed with local talent for short radio skit productions
THE BEACHES SCHOOL
Middle School Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher 08-201*-**-****
Taught Reading, Comprehension, English, Writing, Spelling, History, to grades 5 to 8 in a private school Introduced concepts of basic language arts
Taught social studies which highlighted the peoples, places, and cultures of the Western Hemisphere, Europe and Russia Conducted physical education twice a week
LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Middle School/High School Language Arts Teacher 08-2015 to 06-2016
Taught Reading, Comprehension, English, Writing and Spelling to 7th and 8th grade Taught Critical Thinking, Digital Photography to grades 9 to 12 in a private school
Introduced concepts of basic language arts and grammar
Instructed dramatic reading skills in Contemporary Readers Theater Used an assortment of Critical Thinking games and puzzles to enhance learning abilities Practiced hands on concepts to reinforce retention for visual learners
ESS
Education Staffing and Management Solution, Inc.
Substitute Teaching K-12
08-2018 thru the present
Work as a guest teacher for all grades and subjects, including Special Needs at the following schools:
Holiday Hill, Southside Estates, Abess Park Elementary
Cedar Hills Elementary, Kernan Blvd. Middle
Mandarin Middle School, Twin Lakes Middle School
Education B.A. (Journalism), Bradley University (Peoria, IL), Certificate for Radio/TV, Columbia Broadcasting (Chicago, IL),
Computer Experience Windows 7, 10 Microsoft Office 2021; MS Excel 2007, MS PowerPoint 2007, MS Publisher 2007, MS Access 2007
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