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JESSICA SCHWARTZ

Jackson,NJ

Summary

Dedicated and focused individual who excels at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve project goals and reach the assigned endgame. Advanced skills using Google, Microsoft and Outlook.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Editor

Turf Magazine
Red Bank, NJ
03.2022 - Current
  • Worked with graphic artists, post-production team members and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content.
  • Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
  • Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers.
  • Created content for both digital and print publication
  • Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes and approved final versions for publication.
  • Prepared, rewrote and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
  • Interviewed sources and developed relationships with informants to obtain vital information for stories.

Drama/Special Education Teacher

Claymation, Keyport Central School
Keyport, NJ
09.2015 - 01.2022
  • Creation & Implementation of virtual, hybrid and in-person lesson plans
  • Differentiate and modify assignments and teaching across both gifted and special education spectrums
  • Advised extra-curricular activities and clubs
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.

English/Language Arts Teacher

Linwood Middle School
North Brunswick, NJ
07.2014 - 06.2015
  • Differentiate and modify across both Advanced honors and Academic Curriculums
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.

Substitute Teacher

South Amboy Board of Education
South Amboy, NJ
12.2009 - 08.2014
  • Facilitate student learning in all areas of general education including but not limited to mathematics, language arts, science, social studies and history, physical education, art, and test preparation
  • Control classroom environments so that all students are able to reach their highest potential.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.

Service Department Administrative Assistant

C&C Lift Truck
Edison, NJ
12.2010 - 09.2011
  • Schedule both service and preventative maintenance calls with mechanics and/or customers in both New Jersey and New York
  • Mailing, filing and invoicing of all work done through service department
  • Dispatching mechanics to various customers based on expertise and proximity
  • Supported general department operations by providing various support services and assisting with projects.

Bookseller

Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Edison, NJ
03.2005 - 09.2009
  • Coordinating orders and up-selling to clients
  • Assisting upper level managers or employees with promotion events and book signings
  • Help reach corporate goals such as memberships card sales and book drive goals
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
  • Recovered sales floor by picking up items, shelving books and product and straightening bookshelves and tables.

Editorial Intern

Contemporary Bride Magazine
Piscataway, NJ
12.2008 - 06.2009
  • Write articles and feature stories for publication
  • Complete office tasks that include but are not limited to: mailing, contacting contributors, answering phones, research and media kit assembly and distributing.
  • Worked with writers to assist with story development and research.
  • Assisted editors with final proofreading and layout
  • Coordinated with editors and graphic designers to plan page layouts.
  • Edited written stories and fact-checked submissions by reviewing sources

Education

No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Middlesex County College
Edison, NJ

No Degree - Business

St. John's University
Staten Island, NY

Bachelor's Degree - Journalism & Media Studies

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ
10.2009

Skills

  • Story and Content Idea Development
  • Deadline Attainment
  • Editing Team Supervision
  • Marketing Collaboration
  • Copy Proofreading
  • Publication Content Planning
  • Spelling, Punctuation and Syntax
  • Fact Checking
  • Proof Review and Approval
  • Google Drive
  • Microsoft Office
  • Communications and Media

Timeline

Assistant Editor

Turf Magazine
03.2022 - Current

Drama/Special Education Teacher

Claymation, Keyport Central School
09.2015 - 01.2022

English/Language Arts Teacher

Linwood Middle School
07.2014 - 06.2015

Service Department Administrative Assistant

C&C Lift Truck
12.2010 - 09.2011

Substitute Teacher

South Amboy Board of Education
12.2009 - 08.2014

Editorial Intern

Contemporary Bride Magazine
12.2008 - 06.2009

Bookseller

Barnes & Noble Booksellers
03.2005 - 09.2009

No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Middlesex County College

No Degree - Business

St. John's University

Bachelor's Degree - Journalism & Media Studies

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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