jo nguyen.
Writing, photographing, creating, and art making: jo nguyen (they/them) is an creative artist living in Central Florida who graduated from the New College of Florida in 2021 and has since been teaching journalism and advising yearbook staff including the publication of Oak Ridge High's Pathfinder Vol. 61 and Lyman High's Greyhound Vol. 97 and 98. They have been published for their writing at New College and Flora Fiction magazine.
contact
T: (321) 525-1534
education
New College of Florida
Honors Program
B.A. in English & Creative Writing,
minor in Rhetoric and Writing
skills
Typing Speed | 110+ wpm
Google Suite
Canva
Adobe InDesign | Certified
Adobe InCopy | Proficient
Adobe Lightroom Classic
Adobe Photoshop
English | C2 Fluent
Vietnamese | B2 Conversational
Spanish | B1 Limited Working
experience
Journalism Teacher | Lyman High
Aug. 2023-Present
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Taught introductory journalism, photojournalism, newspaper, and yearbook.
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​Facilitated multiple clubs (Asian Student Association, Speech & Debate, AP Study Group, and Photography) to be student-led.
English & Journalism Teacher | Oak Ridge High
June 2021-July 2023
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Taught ELA 10 to below-grade level with IEPs and English learners.
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Revived journalism program with an intro. course, newspaper, and yearbook.
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Organized the foundation of the Creative Writing, Speech & Debate, and Asian Student Association clubs on campus.
Social Media and Marketing Assistant
Jan. 2021-May 2021
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Organized data across platforms and operating systems.
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Filmed, edited, and uploaded video content to YouTube and social media.
Writing Intern | New College News
Aug. 2019-Dec. 2020
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Wrote and edited news articles for the university's news site.
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Advertised and marketed New College's student life, services, and events.
Shift Manager | Coffee & Bagels
Aug. 2018-Aug. 2020
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Managed a 12-member team to maximize customer service.
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Prepared food, accounted for cash, and reported P&L.
Youth Group Leader | Vietnamese Youth Society
Aug. 2018-Aug. 2020
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Created lesson plans for ages 5-9 for other youth leaders.
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Taught ages 5-12 on scouting, social and developmental skills, and ethics.
Bank Teller | CFE Credit Union
Aug. 2016-May 2018
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Greeted and helped members open new accounts.
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Processed cash and check deposits and withdrawals.