John Starkweather (aka Justin Starkweath

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I am John Starkweather, also known as Justin Starkweather, a 91-year-old dual US/Canada citizen based in Perth, Ontario. I speak English and can read French and Spanish with understanding.

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I am John Starkweather, also known as Justin Starkweather, a 91-year-old dual US/Canada citizen based in Perth, Ontario. I speak English and can read French and Spanish with understanding. I am articulate and I believe in Good Manners in all human relations.

I seek remote employment as a consultant and tutor, with experience in content writing, editing, film and video analysis, and Montessori education. I am passionate about helping people learn, finding satisfaction in achievement, and encouraging lifelong learning. I am also deeply engaged with fitness, personal development, and the joy of lifelong growth, and I bring broad life experience to educational and creative work.

  • 66 years' experience
  • Joined October 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • FrenchAdvanced
  • Spanish; CastilianAdvanced

Industry experience

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

Work experience· 10 roles

Content Writer / Editor · Self-employed / Home-basedApr 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

Wrote content for promotions, advertising copy, and product descriptions; edited wording and sequencing for client messages; started publishing articles on Medium in 2024.

Writer / Content Creator · Medium / The Writers’ ForumApr 2024 – Nov 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos

Wrote 20-30 articles; joined Medium in April 2024; ongoing writing on various topics.

Content Writer / EditorApr 2024 – Oct 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos

Remote content writer for promotions, advertising copy, product descriptions; editor and proofreader; contributed to books and articles.

Content Writer / Editor · Self-employed / MediumJan 2006 – Present · 20 yrs 11 mos
Content Writer / Editor / Proofreader · Self-employed / FreelanceJan 2006 – Present · 20 yrs 11 mos
Actor / Dancer · Various Broadway ProductionsJan 2006 – Jan 2006 · 1 mo
Film Editor · Award-winning commercialsJan 1980 – Jan 1995 · 15 yrs 1 mo
Montessori Teacher · Montessori schools (3 schools, including a founded school)Jan 1970 – Jan 1980 · 10 yrs 1 mo

Education· 20

Diploma · Phillips Academy, Andover1948 – 1952
Undergraduate study · Williams College1952 – 1955
BA degree · Bennington College1955 – 1957
Master’s Degree · AMI Montessori Institute, Philadelphia1971 – 1972

Certifications and awards· 7

AMI Montessori Certification1971 – 1972
Patent for knot design2030 – 2025
AMI Montessori Institute Master’s Degree1971 – 1972
Master’s Degree, AMI Montessori Institute (Philadelphia)1971 – 1972

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