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Joseph Ruf

Austin

Summary

Committed and engaging Professor bringing exceptional lecturing skills and expertise in the Great Books curriculum . Gifted in engagement and guidance of students.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Adjunct Professor

Austin Community College
01.2020 - Current
  • Designed and delivered curriculum for courses on Prehistory-Renaissance and Renaissance-Present.
  • Served as Level 2 Great Questions tutor, the highest level in the college's great books course. Available upon request: Excellent evaluations.

Screenwriting/Directing/Producer

Truchard Ventures, Independent
09.2005 - 12.2024
  • Authored scripts for Jim Truchard, Craig Wiseman, Atassi Productions, and various independent studios.
  • Notable script sales include "White Lies," "All For My Mother," "Oskar" and "Christopher."
  • Orchestrated the production of short films and a television pilot, managing extensive crews and actors.

Teacher/Tutor

Wickschool/Independant
01.2015 - 06.2020
  • Mentored high school and college students in challenging subjects. Guided gifted students through complex texts, including works by Augustine, Aquinas, Dante, Shakespeare, Newton, and Einstein
  • Established The Wick School, offering a yearlong classical program focused on primary texts of the arts and sciences, including a five-week summer intensive

Freelance Conflict Videographer

Independent
08.2012 - 12.2014
  • Documented events in Cairo, Egypt, during the coup of President Morsi, including capturing visuals and conducting interviews. - Compiled interviews with victims of Operation Pillar of Defense in Gaza, as well as interviews in Israel post-Operation Pillar of Defense. Conducted interviews in Istanbul and Ankara, Turkey, with medical professionals treating riot-related injuries.
  • Developed creative approaches to video production to create unique and engaging content.

Education

Master's in Liberal Arts (Primary Texts) -

St. John's College
05.2017

Bachelor of Arts in Communications (Radio, Television, and Film) -

Depaul University
05.2009

Military College of Vermont, Norwich University
05.2004

Skills

  • Writing
  • Athletics (basketball, baseball, football)
  • Lecturing
  • Effective Communication
  • Fast and Efficient Reader with Excellent Recall
  • Chess

Timeline

Adjunct Professor

Austin Community College
01.2020 - Current

Teacher/Tutor

Wickschool/Independant
01.2015 - 06.2020

Freelance Conflict Videographer

Independent
08.2012 - 12.2014

Screenwriting/Directing/Producer

Truchard Ventures, Independent
09.2005 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Arts in Communications (Radio, Television, and Film) -

Depaul University

Military College of Vermont, Norwich University

Master's in Liberal Arts (Primary Texts) -

St. John's College

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