Jomo Merritt
Albany,GA
Summary
Dedicated screenwriter, novelist, and journalist with a 7-year background in writing well-developed stories with dynamic characters across multiple formats. Successful at meeting deadlines and adapting narratives for print, film, and digital media. Distinguished knowledge of dramatic and investigative writing, combined with comprehensive cultural and socio-political research.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Writing Tutor
University Of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD
03.2020 - Current
- Crafted effective learning plans to address students' writing weaknesses and strengths.
- Provided individual tutoring sessions for students struggling in composition writing.
- Tracked learning progress to optimize tutoring methods and help students achieve goals.
- Designed handouts and educational materials to help students improve writing skills.
Academic Writing Coach
National University
09.2019 - Current
- Assisted students in being able to analyze existing research with a focus on qualitative methodology critically.
- Assisted students in presenting a compelling argument for why a study is needed that is rooted in existing literature and theory.
Implemented best practices in working with adult, online students at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. - Provided synchronous one-to-one and group academic coaching.
- Provided asynchronous screencast or written coaching feedback.
Assisted students in becoming autonomous, self-directed learners.
Provided post-coaching session feedback to students. - Maintained records of student contact.
- Engaged in the assessment of student learning.
Journalist
Guardian Liberty Voice
08.2016 - Current
- Utilized WordPress to produce professional pieces.
- Followed through on beat sources, contacts and leads to gather information for stories.
- Applied understanding of public opinion, social media and traditional media use to create engaging and attention-grabbing stories.
- Wrote, edited and produced stories for multiple platforms, including Internet and digital channels.
- Evaluated and followed up on news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
- Pursued and developed stories independently and for assignment, covering range of topics.
Used APA guidelines to make accurate changes and comply with ideal structure. - Covered Capitol Hill, budget, energy and economic issues.
Checked and corrected grammatical and spelling errors in diverse documents.
Online Writing Tutor
Smarthinking Inc
08.2010 - 03.2020
- Applied effective learning strategies to improve students' study skills and retention for High School and College students.
- Crafted effective learning plans to address students' writing weaknesses and strengths.
- Provided individual tutoring sessions for students struggling in composition writing.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce anxiety of failure in writing.
- Researched or recommended textbooks, software, equipment, or other
learning materials to complement tutoring.
Journalist
Valnet
02.2017 - 02.2019
- Worked with an International team to create amazing articles about the world of television and film for one of their sites called the Richest.
- Worked closely with an editor to guarantee same-day headlines would be met.
- Created original, informative and eye-catching articles for the worldwide audience.
- Contribute list-based articles for one of the companies sites called the Clever.
- Worked with copyediting and development editors to enhance development and presentation of each piece.
Global, Technical Writer
Call Forwarding
08.2016 - 10.2018
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content. - Wrote and posted content for company blog. keeping customers updated and engaged.
- Facilitated with PR group to make new content ideas.
- Created stories and articles about a specific subject matter.
- Developed and maintain plan for company's presence on the web.
Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Writing Tutor
BrainMass Inc
08.2010 - 08.2012
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Education
Doctor of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Oakland City University
Oakland City, IN 09.2007 - 05.2007
Specialist of Education Counseling Psychology - Counseling Psychology
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO 09.2008 - 05.2014
Master of Education School Counseling - School Counseling
Albany State University
Bachelor of Science - Anthropology
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 05.2001 -
Skills
Story Development
undefinedAccomplishments
Screenwriting Triumphs
1. "Journal of a Dinka Boy" (Feature-Length Screenplay)
· Winner at the 2023 Bahamas Film Festival (Writers Residency Program).
- First place at the 2020 Christian Film Festival.
2. "Wicked Season" (Feature-Length Screenplay)
- Third place at the 2020 Feel the Real International Film Festival.
3. "The Miracle of Isabella" (Short-Length Screenplay)
- Second Best Short Script at the 2021 Prague International Film Festival.
- Best Short Script at the 2020 Christian Film Festival.
Novel Recognition: "Sons of a Mauffen King: Birthright Betrayal”
- Winner of the Best Icon Neo Noir Novel Award in 2019.
- Semifinalist in the 2020 GOETHE Book Awards for post-1750s Historical Fiction.
Timeline
Writing Tutor
University Of Maryland Global Campus
03.2020 - Current
Academic Writing Coach
National University
09.2019 - Current
Journalist
Valnet
02.2017 - 02.2019
Journalist
Guardian Liberty Voice
08.2016 - Current
Global, Technical Writer
Call Forwarding
08.2016 - 10.2018
Online Writing Tutor
Smarthinking Inc
08.2010 - 03.2020
Writing Tutor
BrainMass Inc
08.2010 - 08.2012
Specialist of Education Counseling Psychology - Counseling Psychology
University of Missouri - Columbia
09.2008 - 05.2014
Doctor of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Oakland City University
09.2007 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Anthropology
University of Georgia
05.2001 -
Master of Education School Counseling - School Counseling
Albany State University
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