Johnathan Carlos
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Linguistic annotation specialist with 25+ years of experience analyzing spoken and written language. Expert in phonetic and phonological analysis, high-accuracy transcription, and evaluation of tone, emotion, and intent. Advanced command of grammar, semantics, and discourse with a proven ability to document and report linguistic patterns in detail.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Sabbatical & Career Realignment
01.2023 - Current
- Completed full recovery following spinal fusion surgery and returned to full professional capacity
- Conducted targeted independent study in phonological analysis, transcription workflows, and annotation practices
- Refocused career toward part-time, high-precision linguistic work
- Strengthened independent, remote analytical workflow systems
Curriculum Developer
City of Nashua
08.2000 - 08.2006
- Designed ELA curriculum emphasizing grammar, syntax, and structure
- Ensured consistency in semantic progression and language clarity
- Produced structured documentation aligning standards and outcomes
7th Grade ELA Teacher
Southwest Leadership Academy
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Transcribed student speech for assessments and accommodations with high accuracy
- Analyzed phonetic and phonological errors to identify literacy gaps
- Evaluated tone, expression, and intent in student communication
- Documented linguistic structures across written and spoken outputs
- Designed targeted interventions based on language pattern analysis
7th Grade ELA Teacher
Apex Friendship Middle School
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Conducted detailed linguistic analysis of student language performance
- Applied frameworks for syntax, semantics, and discourse evaluation
- Assessed communication clarity, tone, and expressive language
- Maintained structured documentation of language growth
Educational Specialist
Architects for Learning
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Performed in-depth phonemic and linguistic analysis for diverse learners
- Identified phonological processing patterns and documented findings
- Developed targeted language interventions based on data
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support communication outcomes
Independent Researcher & Linguistic Analyst
01.2023 - Current
- Transcribe multimedia and spoken language samples with high accuracy and structural fidelity
- Apply phoneme segmentation and phonological pattern analysis across speech data
- Evaluate tone, emotion, and communicative intent using prosodic and pragmatic cues
- Annotate grammar, syntax, and semantic structures across content sets
- Produce detailed, structured reports summarizing linguistic findings
- Maintain consistent output in a self-directed remote environment
Education
MS Education - Language & Literacy
Simmons College
BA English - Secondary Education
Salve Regina University
Skills
- Phonetic & Phonological Analysis
- Precision Transcription & Timestamping
- Linguistic Annotation
- Tone, Emotion & Intent Analysis
- Grammar, Syntax & Semantics
- Analytical Reporting
- Remote Workflow Management
- Microsoft Word & Google Docs
- Structured Transcription Workflows
- Phonemic Coding Systems
- Error Pattern Tracking
- Linguistic Analysis Frameworks
Certification
- Wilson Reading System (Levels 1–6)
- Project Read
- EmPOWER Training
- Teaching Certifications (K–12)
Timeline
Medical Sabbatical & Career Realignment
01.2023 - Current
Independent Researcher & Linguistic Analyst
01.2023 - Current
7th Grade ELA Teacher
Southwest Leadership Academy
01.2021 - 01.2023
7th Grade ELA Teacher
Apex Friendship Middle School
01.2018 - 01.2021
Educational Specialist
Architects for Learning
01.2010 - 01.2014
Curriculum Developer
City of Nashua
08.2000 - 08.2006
BA English - Secondary Education
Salve Regina University
MS Education - Language & Literacy
Simmons College