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Crafting compelling and in-depth feature stories that capture the essence of the subject and engage readers.

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From LMC to PhD

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LMC Gospel Choir hosts second virtual concert

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MCU's 'She-Hulk' starts off strong

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Outsiders and natives appreciate San Diego’s skateboard history

JADEN FORTIERBrentwood, CAEmail: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:jadenfortier@gmail.com">jadenfortier@gmail.com</a>&nbsp; •&nbsp; Mobile: 925-329-0622LinkedIn: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaden-fortier-571629237/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaden-fortier-571629237/</a>SUMMARYSelf-motivated and enthusiastic Journalism student seeking an internship opportunity to apply strong writing, research, and communication skills in a dynamic and growing media organization. Eager to gain hands-on experience, utilizing my skills for impactful storytelling, while further developing my professional expertise in reporting, editing, and multimedia content creation. While gaining my education, I held positions as customer ambassador, event logistics coordinator, team member, staff writer and copyeditor, all supported by solid time management and organizational skills. Since 2021, I have been providing multi-subject, personalized student tutoring, where I have developed skills in mentoring, teaching/learning strategies, interpersonal communication, and various technology platforms that facilitate learning. EDUCATION/AWARDS&nbsp;<ul><li>San Diego State University, Journalism Major, expected completion date: 05/2025</li><li>Los Medanos College, Associate of Arts, Journalism, Liberal Arts, and Psychology</li><li>Awards-National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)</li></ul> EXPERIENCEFreelance Tutor, 09/2021 to Present<ul><li>Provide personalized tutoring sessions for students in Math, English, and Psychology to improve comprehension, boost grades, and prepare for exams.</li><li>Develop customized lesson plans based on individual student needs, learning style, and academic goals.</li><li>Regularly assess student progress through quizzes, assignments, verbal feedback and mentoring, ensuring continuous improvement.</li><li>Utilize a variety of teaching strategies to engage students, including visual aids, interactive activities, and real-world examples.</li><li>Offer remote tutoring sessions using platforms such as Zoom, Skype, and Google Meet, ensuring a flexible and convenient learning environment.</li><li>Assist students with homework, project completion, and test preparation, helping to strengthen understanding of challenging topics.</li><li>Maintain open communication with parents and guardians to provide updates on student progress and discuss any areas of concern.</li><li>Motivate students to achieve their full potential by creating a positive and supportive learning atmosphere.</li><li>Adapt lessons for students with diverse learning needs, including students with learning disabilities and English- language learners.</li><li>Track and report student progress, adjusting lesson plans as necessary to achieve specific academic goals.</li><li>Provide academic coaching and mentorship, guiding students through complex topics and helping to build essential study habits.</li></ul> Los Medanos College, Staff Writer/Copyeditor, 09/2021 to 05/2023Staff Writer:&nbsp;<ul><li>During my two years as a Staff Writer, I worked on researching, writing, and reporting on news stories for my community college’s newspaper. I wrote on various topics, ranging from sports to local community issues. I collaborated with the Editor-in-Chief and other staff writers to brainstorm ideas that best fit the vision of our newspaper. I interviewed several people to get information for my stories.&nbsp;</li></ul>Copyeditor:&nbsp;<ul><li>As Copyeditor, I edited articles from several different fellow staff writers. I would correct typographical errors, rephrase sentences for better clarity, and remove fluff to make stories more concise. I also worked on page design by formatting stories and pictures to fit properly on our physical newspaper via Adobe inDesign.&nbsp;</li></ul> Hamilton Martial Arts Academy, Customer Service Associate, 2014 - OngoingCustomer Service and Concession Stand Support:<ul><li>Assisted customers at the concession stand, handling orders, preparing snacks and drinks, and providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Maintained cleanliness and organization of the concession area, ensuring products were stocked and ready for customers.</li><li>Handled cash and transactions, ensuring accurate payments and giving change in a quick and efficient manner.</li><li>Promoted a positive customer experience by greeting attendees, addressing concerns, and maintaining a friendly and approachable demeanor.</li></ul>General Event Duties:<ul><li>Performed basic cleaning duties before, during, and after events, ensuring all areas remained tidy and presentable.</li><li>Assisted with event logistics, including setting up seating areas, tables, and equipment, and ensuring the venue was prepared for large crowds.</li><li>Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth event execution, offering help wherever needed to support both staff and attendees.</li></ul> SOFTWARE AND TOOLSAdobe Photoshop; Adobe inDesign; Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Zoom, Skype, and Google Meet

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Jaden Fortier is a student journalist with 4 years of experience in journalism, producing quality writing and working on his community college's weekly newspaper page design.

About Me

Hello, everyone! Welcome to my website. This is where you can find all the work I do for my JMS 430 class, as well as past and future articles I've written, my resume, and ways to contact me. In the "My Work" tab, I have added a few of the articles I've written over the years. I worked for my community college's newspaper, called the LMC Experience, for two years. I wrote 25 different articles during my time on the staff there, writing on a wide variety of topics.

A news crew covering - Melbourne's Freedom protests rally and march in the city November 20th 2021 - over 200,000 people marched from Parliament to the Flagstaff Gardens. A happy family friendly crowd singing and chanting "Kill The Bill" and "Sack Dan Andrews"

Introduction Blog Post

This class has been going pretty well so far. I like the labs that we do in class, as they are actually pretty fun to do, while still being informative. My favorite has to be the AI ones we've done, as they've helped me better recognize what AI pictures look like. For my story project, I think things will go relatively smooth. I am worried about if the sources I chose will respond to my requests for an interview because all but one of them aren't SDSU-related sources. I didn't bother considering Tony Hawk as one of my sources because, while he is the creator of the skateboarding organization I'm interested in for my story, the odds of him agreeing to do an interview for a student's story are probably very low. I guess it doesn't hurt to try, but I'm not going to get my hopes up.

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Data Visualization

I was extremely satisfied with the outcome of my final story project and think it is one of the best articles I've written. I've created about 30 articles so far and I had the most fun working on this story. Normally, I know a lot about the stories I intend to write about, but I went into this one mostly blind. I know very basic information about skateboarding culture and its history, but talking to people who grew up with skateboarding opened my eyes to the beauty of the sport. Without taking this class, I doubt I ever would've opened my mind to this world, which still has some untapped potential. The way that one of my interviewees, Patrick Simpson, spoke about how he used skateboarding as a way to escape from the dangers he faced growing up in Southeast San Diego was inspiring.