Jessica Turner

Tucson, AZ mrsfitzdarcy@gmail.com Twitter: @EquineDigest EDUCATION

Technical Writer and Editor Journalist Teacher

Master's Degree Candidate, Rhetoric & the Teaching of Writing, Northern Arizona University, current. 3.8/4.0 Graduate Certificate, Professional Writing, Northern Arizona University, May 2013. GPA: 4.0/4.0 M.A. Teaching Secondary English, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, May, 1999. GPA: 3.853/4.0 B.A. English, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, May, 1994. GPA: 3.245/4.0 graduated cum laude KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS OS/Programs Microsoft Windows Microsoft Office Adobe Acrobat Adobe InDesign Final Cut K EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS Owner/Editor Equine Digest: a blog about equine nutrition and gastrointestinal issues Adjunct Faculty: Writing, Pima Community College, 4 years English Teacher: high school and middle schools Published Writer in multiple disciplines: journalism, science, education, blogosphere Types of Writing Curriculum Magazine article Web Content Academic Research Manuals/How To Proposal/Grants Subject Fields Medical Education/Training Equine Software Liberal Arts Style Guides Chicago MLA APA AMA AP IEEE

WORK EXPERIENCE Writing Adjunct Instructor, Pima Community College, Tucson, Arizona, August 2010 present. Teach Writing I, Writing Fundamentals and Developmental Writing, usually two or three sections per semester Serve widely diverse (linguistically, economically, socially) native and non-native English speaking student population Create syllabi and pacing guides, and adapt them as needed for disabled students Implement technology in classroom such as myPima online interface, SmartBoards, LCD projectors, document camera

Intern, Training & Development, Sunquest Information Systems, Tucson, AZ Summer 2013 Write and edit training documents for internal education on proprietary healthcare software products in conjunction with subject-matter experts. Translate written and oral subject-matter expert technical content for training documentation. Create company templates and style guides. Research Assistant, Steele Childrens Research Center, University Medical Center, Tucson, AZ Fall 2012 Member of research team for several papers on spina bifida, headed by Dr. Sydney Rice, MD. Co-authored The migration of lesion levels in spina bifida from the pre-fortification era to the post-fortification era Associate Editor, Practical Horseman magazine, Unionville, Pennsylvania 1994 Created, interviewed, and wrote April 1995 cover story, An Eye for an Eye (out of print). Wrote monthly how-to columns in conjunction with equestrian professionals and other subject matter experts (SMEs). Sourced and promoted collegial relationships with SMEs for current and future columns. Edited articles, illustrations, and captions for correctness, consistency, accuracy, and usability. Marketing Assistant, Spinergy, Inc., Wilton, CT (now San Diego) 1996-1997 Wrote, edited, indexed, and desktop published OEM manual for camera ready production with input from SMEs in engineering, customer service, and marketing. Prepared visual materials for marketing meetings. Created and wrote news column for advertising in industry magazines (bicycle racing). Assisted president with correspondence, presentation materials, and travel arrangements. Entered accounts receivables, deposited receivables in bank, answered phones and problem solved customer service issues.

Teacher of English, Brunswick High School, Brunswick, Georgia August 2002 June 2007 Instructed 9th and 10th grade students of varied socio-economic backgrounds in English literature, writing, and grammar, in both technical career and college preparatory tracks. Wrote and edited departmental mid-term and final exams with input from committee. Provided customer service to families to keep them updated with their children's academic and emotional progress in my class through phone calls, letters, meetings, emails, and grades posted on the web in order to head off misunderstandings, behavior difficulties, and class failures. Prepared students for standardized testing, including Georgia High School Graduation Test, State End-of-Course Test, and SATs. Advised homeroom students in laying out a course of study and choosing appropriate classes for educational and life goals. OTHER RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE High school teacher: Danvers High School, Danvers, MA Middle school teacher: Risley Middle School, Brunswick, GA Director of Riding, Camp Pine Acres, Northwest Georgia Girl Scout Council Freelance reporter: The Daily Local (West Chester, PA) and Shoreline Times (Guilford, CT) Director of Riding School: Instructor: Liberty Hill, Lancaster, MA Marketing Assistant: Group EFO, Wilton, CT