I am John Starkweather, a 91-year-old dual US/Canadian citizen living in Perth, Ontario. I speak English, read French and Spanish, and I value good manners. My lifelong pursuit of spirituality and self informs my compassionate approach to helping others, whether tutoring, editing, or creating content. I've worn many hats—actor and dancer on Broadway, stage manager for The Impossible Years, film editor on award-winning commercials, Montessori teacher, and writer. I work well remotely, bring disciplined focus, and enjoy guiding students toward achievement and confidence. I love fine tooling and precision in words and pictures, and I relish opportunities to teach, edit, or produce content that reflects who you are.

John Starkweather (aka Justin Starkweath

I am John Starkweather, a 91-year-old dual US/Canadian citizen living in Perth, Ontario. I speak English, read French and Spanish, and I value good manners. My lifelong pursuit of spirituality and self informs my compassionate approach to helping others, whether tutoring, editing, or creating content. I've worn many hats—actor and dancer on Broadway, stage manager for The Impossible Years, film editor on award-winning commercials, Montessori teacher, and writer. I work well remotely, bring disciplined focus, and enjoy guiding students toward achievement and confidence. I love fine tooling and precision in words and pictures, and I relish opportunities to teach, edit, or produce content that reflects who you are.

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I am John Starkweather, a 91-year-old dual US/Canadian citizen living in Perth, Ontario. I speak English, read French and Spanish, and I value good manners. My lifelong pursuit of spirituality and self informs my compassionate approach to helping others, whether tutoring, editing, or creating content.

I’ve worn many hats—actor and dancer on Broadway, stage manager for The Impossible Years, film editor on award-winning commercials, Montessori teacher, and writer. I work well remotely, bring disciplined focus, and enjoy guiding students toward achievement and confidence. I love fine tooling and precision in words and pictures, and I relish opportunities to teach, edit, or produce content that reflects who you are.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Content Writer / Editor
April 1, 2024 - October 30, 2025
Remote content writer for promotions, advertising copy, product descriptions; editor and proofreader; contributed to books and articles.
Actor / Dancer at Various Broadway Productions
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Cast as a dancer in two Broadway shows; performed speaking roles in both; featured role in Camelot.
Writer / Content Creator at Medium / The Writers’ Forum
April 1, 2024 - November 6, 2025
Wrote 20-30 articles; joined Medium in April 2024; ongoing writing on various topics.
Content Writer / Editor at Self-employed / Home-based
April 1, 2024 - Present
Wrote content for promotions, advertising copy, and product descriptions; edited wording and sequencing for client messages; started publishing articles on Medium in 2024.
Content Writer / Editor / Proofreader at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2006 - Present
Wrote promotional copy, product descriptions, film and video analysis; edited and proofread for accuracy.

Education

Diploma at Phillips Academy, Andover
January 1, 1948 - January 1, 1952
Undergraduate study at Williams College
January 1, 1952 - January 1, 1955
BA degree at Bennington College
January 1, 1955 - January 1, 1957
Master’s Degree at AMI Montessori Institute, Philadelphia
January 1, 1971 - January 1, 1972
Diploma at Phillips Academy, Andover
January 1, 1948 - January 1, 1952
at Williams College
January 1, 1952 - January 1, 1955
BA at Bennington College
January 1, 1955 - January 1, 1957
Master’s Degree at AMI Montessori Institute, Philadelphia
January 1, 1971 - January 1, 1972
Diploma at Phillips Academy, Andover
January 1, 1948 - January 1, 1952
Coursework at Williams College
January 1, 1952 - January 1, 1955
Bachelor's Degree at Bennington College
January 1, 1955 - January 1, 1957
Master's Degree at AMI Montessori Institute, Philadelphia
January 1, 1971 - January 1, 1972
Diploma at Phillips Academy, Andover
January 1, 1948 - January 1, 1952
Coursework at Williams College
January 1, 1952 - January 1, 1955
BA at Bennington College
January 1, 1955 - January 1, 1957
Master’s Degree at AMI Montessori Institute, Philadelphia
January 1, 1971 - January 1, 1972

Qualifications

AMI Montessori Certification
January 1, 1971 - January 1, 1972
Patent for knot design
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
AMI Montessori Institute Master’s Degree
January 1, 1971 - January 1, 1972
Master’s Degree, AMI Montessori Institute (Philadelphia)
January 1, 1971 - January 1, 1972
Diploma, Phillips Academy
January 1, 1948 - January 1, 1952
BA, Bennington College
January 1, 1955 - January 1, 1957
Diploma, International Montessori Association
January 11, 2030 - February 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Other