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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.
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Language
English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Work Experience
Content Writer / Editor
April 1, 2024 - October 30, 2025Remote 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, 2006Cast 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, 2025Wrote 20-30 articles; joined Medium in April 2024; ongoing writing on various topics.
Content Writer / Editor at Self-employed / Home-based
April 1, 2024 - PresentWrote 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 - PresentWrote promotional copy, product descriptions, film and video analysis; edited and proofread for accuracy.
Actor/Dancer at Broadway shows
January 1, 1960 - January 1, 2006Cast as a dancer in two Broadway shows; spoke roles in both shows and a featured role in Camelot.
Stage Manager at The Impossible Years
January 1, 1960 - January 1, 2006Managed the Broadway show and provided notes to the star, Sam Levene.
Montessori Teacher at Montessori schools (3 schools, including a founded school)
January 1, 1970 - January 1, 1980Taught in the Montessori system for 10 years across 3 schools, including founding one.
Film Editor at Award-winning commercials
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1995Edited numerous commercials and collaborated with a team of editors; noted for reliability and quality.
Content Writer / Editor at Self-employed / Medium
January 1, 2006 - PresentWrote promotional content, advertising copy, product descriptions, and film/video analysis; joined Medium in 2024 and published 20-30 articles.
Education
Diploma at Phillips Academy, Andover
January 1, 1948 - January 1, 1952Undergraduate study at Williams College
January 1, 1952 - January 1, 1955BA degree at Bennington College
January 1, 1955 - January 1, 1957Master’s Degree at AMI Montessori Institute, Philadelphia
January 1, 1971 - January 1, 1972Diploma at Phillips Academy, Andover
January 1, 1948 - January 1, 1952 at Williams College
January 1, 1952 - January 1, 1955BA at Bennington College
January 1, 1955 - January 1, 1957Master’s Degree at AMI Montessori Institute, Philadelphia
January 1, 1971 - January 1, 1972Diploma at Phillips Academy, Andover
January 1, 1948 - January 1, 1952Coursework at Williams College
January 1, 1952 - January 1, 1955Bachelor's Degree at Bennington College
January 1, 1955 - January 1, 1957Master's Degree at AMI Montessori Institute, Philadelphia
January 1, 1971 - January 1, 1972Diploma at Phillips Academy, Andover
January 1, 1948 - January 1, 1952Coursework at Williams College
January 1, 1952 - January 1, 1955BA at Bennington College
January 1, 1955 - January 1, 1957Master’s Degree at AMI Montessori Institute, Philadelphia
January 1, 1971 - January 1, 1972Diploma at Phillips Academy, Andover
January 1, 1948 - January 1, 1952Studies at Williams College
January 1, 1952 - January 1, 1955BA degree at Bennington College
January 1, 1955 - January 1, 1957Master’s Degree at AMI Montessori Institute, Philadelphia
January 1, 1971 - January 1, 1972Qualifications
AMI Montessori Certification
January 1, 1971 - January 1, 1972Patent for knot design
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025AMI Montessori Institute Master’s Degree
January 1, 1971 - January 1, 1972Master’s Degree, AMI Montessori Institute (Philadelphia)
January 1, 1971 - January 1, 1972Diploma, Phillips Academy
January 1, 1948 - January 1, 1952BA, Bennington College
January 1, 1955 - January 1, 1957Diploma, International Montessori Association
January 11, 2030 - February 14, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Other
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