Open To Work
Sukhjit Purewal
Yuba City,CA
Summary
Talented communications professional expert at content-development. Deadline-driven, meticulous, thrives in high-pressure environment. Upbeat disposition ready to tackle unforeseen pitfalls.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher/Substitute Teacher
Yuba City Unified School District
Yuba City , CA
09.2010 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to provide optimal outcomes for students.
- Led or moderated classroom discussions and guided exploratory thought.
- Differentiated classroom and small group instruction to meet needs of students with various learning styles and abilities.
- Prepared objectives and outlines for courses of study.
- Tutored students individually and in small groups to help with difficult subjects.
Freelance Reporter
Comstock's, Prosper Magazines
Sacramento, CA
11.2006 - 07.2010
- Researched various topics to develop insightful and fact-based news stories
- Created tightly written news stories crafted from reliable sources
- Reviewed feedback from editor and completed revisions for approval.
Daily Reporter
Monterey County Herald
Monterey, CA
03.2003 - 11.2006
- Shaped narrative on key issues through effective storytelling and knowledge of public opinion.
- Completed investigations of important community issues and put together well-received reports.
- Maintained up-to-the-minute knowledge of breaking news stories and responded to round-the-clock emergencies.
- Proofread and edited work for grammar, style and accuracy.
Education
Single-Subject Credential - English
University of Massachusetts Global
Irvine, CA06.2017
Master of Arts - Journalism
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL 06.1997
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 08.1995
Skills
- Writing and editing
- Newsletter design
- Collaboration
- Research
- Data analysis
- Adaptability
- Creativity
Affiliations
Serve on Family Soup board, family resource center serving developmentally and physically disabled youth in local Tri-County community.
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridSalary Range
$80000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
English Teacher/Substitute Teacher
Yuba City Unified School District
09.2010 - 06.2022
Freelance Reporter
Comstock's, Prosper Magazines
11.2006 - 07.2010
Daily Reporter
Monterey County Herald
03.2003 - 11.2006
Single-Subject Credential - English
University of Massachusetts Global
Master of Arts - Journalism
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of California, Berkeley