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Jacob Williamson

Cape Coral,FL

Summary

Georgetown University Graduate, BA in Psychology and Linguistics. Pursuing career opportunities in fields of linguistic research including phonetics and phonology, comparative and historical linguistics, and language conservation and revitalization.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Word List Organizer

SpellPundit
07.2023 - Current

I am applying my knowledge of spelling word difficulty levels to rebalance SpellPundit's industry-leading study products, giving each of their 10 main lists a unique and cohesive identity.

Director of World Spelling Championship

SpellPundit
03.2022 - Current

I am the co-founder and lead organizer of a new annual event designed to bring the competitive spelling bee platform to a wider audience of participants and spectators, as well as a higher top-end level of performance than has existed in the field previously.

National Spelling Bee Coach

Self-Employed
03.2016 - 05.2021

I tutored spellers for the Scripps National Spelling Bee, both locally in the region I formerly competed in and across the US.

Virtual Pronoucner

SpellPundit
08.2018 - 12.2018

I provided audio recordings for over 20,000 spelling words in SpellPundit's online study material database, making me the site's most prolific pronouncer.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Linguistics (double Major)

Georgetown University
Washington, DC
05.2021

High School Diploma -

Stanford Online High School
Stanford, CA
05.2017

Skills

  • Experienced typist with high speed and accuracy
  • Proficient in statistical analysis
  • Highly experienced with spreadsheets
  • Skilled at giving effective presentations
  • Years of experience as an independent journalistic writer
  • Mensa member since 2014
  • Extensive knowledge of obscure words, including technical terminology
  • Strong collaborator in group work and projects
  • Extremely circumspect reader and writer, catches typos and grammatical errors instantly
  • Conversationally proficient Spanish speaker, writer, and reader

Accomplishments

    Member of 1st Cape Coral Youth Council, February 2017 National Merit Scholarship Finalist

    AP Scholar with Distinction Award

    2-time Gold Medalist, National Classical Etymology Exam

    Championship Finalist, 2014 Scripps National Spelling Bee (7th place; achievement recognized by FL Sen. Marco Rubio)

    Invited and attended National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists, July 2016 (recognized by Gov. Rick Scott for representing Florida)

    GRE Score: 167 Verbal, 167 Quantitative, 4.0 Writing

    LSAT Score: 163

    SAT Score: 1540

Volunteering

After-School Spelling Coach 

Mariner Middle School | 10/2014 - 03/2017 

I started an after-school program to prepare Mariner Middle school bee winners for the Lee County regional spelling bee.

Spelling and Vocabulary Pronouncer 

North South Foundation | 08/2016 - 08/2022 

I have officiated NSF Nationals events for many years, most recently as the main pronouncer for the vocabulary bee finals.

Regional Extension Program Representative 

Scripps National Spelling Bee | 11/2022 - Present

I am certified to serve in officiating roles for virtual regional events run by the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Timeline

Word List Organizer

SpellPundit
07.2023 - Current

Director of World Spelling Championship

SpellPundit
03.2022 - Current

Virtual Pronoucner

SpellPundit
08.2018 - 12.2018

National Spelling Bee Coach

Self-Employed
03.2016 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Linguistics (double Major)

Georgetown University

High School Diploma -

Stanford Online High School

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