I'm a former educator who has shifted their career to be a professional Social Studies curriculum. In the past two years I have been working with film festivals around the United States. Recently I've been taking meetings with directors. One from California, another from Nigeria about possible projects to come in on as a script writer. Science Fiction is my favorite genera in film, literature, art, you name it. I truly believe that if it weren't for shows like Star Trek or Movies like Cronenberg's Crimes of the Future we wouldn't have some of the iconic IP that exists in today's media. I was unable to upload my resume, however I would be happy to email it to your HR/Hiring Dept.

Benjamin C. Lawson

I'm a former educator who has shifted their career to be a professional Social Studies curriculum. In the past two years I have been working with film festivals around the United States. Recently I've been taking meetings with directors. One from California, another from Nigeria about possible projects to come in on as a script writer. Science Fiction is my favorite genera in film, literature, art, you name it. I truly believe that if it weren't for shows like Star Trek or Movies like Cronenberg's Crimes of the Future we wouldn't have some of the iconic IP that exists in today's media. I was unable to upload my resume, however I would be happy to email it to your HR/Hiring Dept.

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I’m a former educator who has shifted their career to be a professional Social Studies curriculum. In the past two years I have been working with film festivals around the United States. Recently I’ve been taking meetings with directors. One from California, another from Nigeria about possible projects to come in on as a script writer.

Science Fiction is my favorite genera in film, literature, art, you name it. I truly believe that if it weren’t for shows like Star Trek or Movies like Cronenberg’s Crimes of the Future we wouldn’t have some of the iconic IP that exists in today’s media.

I was unable to upload my resume, however I would be happy to email it to your HR/Hiring Dept.

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English
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Work Experience

Freelance Content Writer – Civics at Gallopade
October 1, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Design civics curriculum for a Georgia school district aligning with state and National Civics standards. Meet with director for feedback and rewrite content accordingly.
Screener – Narrative Films at Milwaukee Film Festival
September 1, 2025 - Present
Screen independent shorts and features for the 2026 Milwaukee Film Festival.
Script Reader – Narrative Shorts/Features at Big Apple Film Festival
October 1, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Read and assess potential scripts to be Green Lit. Provide feedback to script writers to improve or approve their project.
Screener – Narrative Films at Austin Film Festival
October 1, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Screen independent narrative shorts and features for the 2025 Austin Film Festival.
Independent Contractor – U.S. High School U.S. History at Inksplash
August 1, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Draft and revise assessment items for the states of CA, FL, and TX; take direct feedback from Project Manager.
Screener – U.S. Fiction/U.S. Documentary at Indy Film Fest
January 1, 2025 - Present
Screen independent films for the 2025 Indy Film Fest; collaborate with fellow screeners to determine festival premieres; assist with festival operations such as tickets, ushering, and concessions.
Editor – Independent Contractor at ThinkCerca
January 1, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Editor of AP U.S. History content from SMEs; managed hires and ensured alignment with standards.
Independent Contractor – Social Studies at QBS Learning
September 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Created Teacher’s Manual for an International School in the United Arab Emirates; aligned curriculum to NCSS Standards and adjusted Lexile level for ELLs; reviewed content for accuracy.
Academic Designer – Humanities at McGraw Hill
January 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Editor on humanities content such as AP Economics and Personal Finance; developed relationships with SMEs and vendors.
Contract Content Writer – Social Studies at Albert.io
October 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Worked with Content Manager and writing team to create and revise assessment items aligned to state and national standards.
Contract Content Writer – Social Studies at Acceleration Academy
June 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Collaborated with writing team to design, edit, and enhance clarity of assessment items for students and teachers.
Contract Curriculum Writer Editor for Ethnic Studies Course & Philosophy Course; AP U.S. Government and Civics at Subject
June 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Curriculum writer/editor for Ethnic Studies and Philosophy courses; AP U.S. Government and Civics.
Distance Education Social Studies Specialist at Options Charter School
November 1, 2021 - October 9, 2025
Provided remote social studies instruction and support.
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Columbus Signature Academy
August 1, 2019 - October 9, 2025
Instruction and course development for 8th grade social studies.
7th and 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher, 8th Grade Religion Teacher at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School
August 1, 2018 - October 9, 2025
Teaching and curriculum development for social studies and religion.
7th and 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Northwest Middle School
August 1, 2013 - October 9, 2025
Teaching and classroom leadership for 7th and 8th grade social studies.
Freelance Content Writer – Civics at Gallopade
October 1, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Designed civics curriculum aligned with Georgia state and National Civics standards; met with the director to receive feedback and rewrote material based on input.
Screener – Narrative Films at Milwaukee Film Festival
September 1, 2025 - Present
Screened narrative shorts and features for the 2026 Milwaukee Film Festival, contributing to festival programming decisions.
Script Reader – Narrative Shorts/Features at Big Apple Film Festival
October 1, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Read and assess potential scripts to be greenlit; provided feedback to writers to improve or approve their projects.
Screener – Narrative Films at Austin Film Festival
October 1, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Screen independent narrative shorts and features for the 2025 Austin Film Festival.
Independent Contractor – U.S. High School U.S. History at Inksplash
August 1, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Drafted and revised assessment items for the states of CA, FL, and TX; incorporated direct feedback from Project Manager.
Screener – U.S. Fiction/U.S. Documentary at Indy Film Fest
January 1, 2025 - Present
Screen independent films for the 2025 Indy Film Fest; collaborated with fellow screeners to determine festival premieres; volunteered for tickets, ushering, and concessions during the festival.
Editor – Independent Contractor at ThinkCerca
January 1, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Editor of AP U.S. History Content from SMEs hired and managed by ThinkCerca.
Independent Contractor – Social Studies at QBS Learning
September 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Created Teacher’s Manual for an International School in the United Arab Emirates; aligned curriculum to NCSS Standards and adjusted Lexile level for English Language Learners; reviewed content for accuracy.
Academic Designer – Humanities at McGraw Hill
January 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Editor on Humanities content such as AP Economics and Personal Finance; developed relationships with SMEs and vendors.
Contract Content Writer – Social Studies at Albert.io
October 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Worked with Content Manager and writing team to create and revise assessment items aligned to various state and national standards.
Contract Content Writer – Social Studies at Acceleration Academy
June 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Collaborated with the writing team to design, edit, and enhance the clarity of assessment items for students and teachers.
Contract Curriculum Writer at Subject
June 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Editor for Ethnic Studies Course & Philosophy Course; curriculum writer for High School AP U.S. Government and Civics course.
Distance Education Social Studies Specialist at Options Charter School
November 1, 2021 - October 9, 2025
Distance education role focused on Social Studies curriculum and instruction.
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Columbus Signature Academy
August 1, 2019 - October 9, 2025
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher.
7th and 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher, 8th Grade Religion Teacher at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School
August 1, 2018 - October 9, 2025
7th and 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher; 8th Grade Religion Teacher.
7th and 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Northwest Middle School
August 1, 2013 - October 9, 2025
7th and 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher.
Freelance Content Writer at Gallopade
October 1, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Design civics curriculum aligned with state and National Civics standards for a Georgia school district; meet with director for feedback and rewrite content accordingly.
Screener – Narrative Films at Milwaukee Film Festival
September 1, 2025 - Present
Screen independent narrative shorts and features for the 2026 Milwaukee Film Festival.
Script Reader – Narrative Shorts/Features at Big Apple Film Festival
October 1, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Read and assess potential scripts to be Green Lit; provide feedback to script writers to improve or approve their project.
Screener – Narrative Films at Austin Film Festival
October 1, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Screen independent narrative shorts and features for the 2025 festival.
Independent Contractor – U.S. History at Inksplash
August 1, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Draft and revise assessment items for the states of CA, FL, and TX; take direct feedback from Project Manager.
Screener – U.S. Fiction/U.S. Documentary at Indy Film Fest
January 1, 2025 - Present
Screen independent films for the 2025 Indy Film Fest; meet with fellow screeners to determine festival premieres; volunteer during the festival.
Editor – Independent Contractor at ThinkCerca
January 1, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Editor of AP U.S. History content from SMEs hired and managed by ThinkCerca.
Independent Contractor – Social Studies at QBS Learning
September 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Created Teacher’s Manual aligned to NCSS Standards and adjusted Lexile levels for English Language Learners; content accuracy review.
Academic Designer – Humanities at McGraw Hill
January 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Editor on Humanities content such as AP Economics and Personal Finance; developed relationships with SMEs and vendors.
Contract Content Writer – Social Studies at Albert.io
October 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Work with Content Manager and writing team to create and revise assessment items aligned to state and national standards.
Contract Content Writer – Social Studies at Acceleration Academy
June 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Collaborated with writing team to design, edit, and enhance the clarity of assessment items for students and teachers.
Contract Curriculum Writer/Editor at Subject
June 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Editor for Ethnic Studies Course & Philosophy Course; curriculum writer for AP U.S. Government and Civics.
Distance Education Social Studies Specialist at Options Charter School
November 1, 2021 - October 9, 2025
Distance Education Social Studies Specialist.
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Columbus Signature Academy
August 1, 2019 - October 9, 2025
8th grade social studies teacher.
7th and 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher; 8th Grade Religion Teacher at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School
August 1, 2018 - October 9, 2025
7th and 8th grade social studies teacher; 8th grade religion teacher.
7th and 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Northwest Middle School
August 1, 2013 - October 9, 2025
7th and 8th grade social studies teacher.
Freelance Content Writer – Civics at Gallopade
October 1, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Design civics curriculum aligned with state and National Civics standards for a Georgia school district; meet with the director to receive feedback and revise content accordingly.
Screener – Narrative Films at Milwaukee Film Festival
September 1, 2025 - Present
Screen independent shorts and features for the 2026 Milwaukee Film Festival; evaluate submissions and determine selections.
Script Reader – Narrative Shorts/Features at Big Apple Film Festival
October 1, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Read and assess potential scripts to be greenlit; provide feedback to writers to improve or approve their projects.
Screener – Narrative Films at Austin Film Festival
October 1, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Screen independent narrative shorts and features for the 2025 festival; evaluate works for program inclusion.
Independent Contractor – U.S. High School U.S. History at Inksplash
August 1, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Draft and revise assessment items for the states of CA, FL, and TX; incorporate direct feedback from Project Manager.
Screener – U.S. Fiction/U.S. Documentary at Indy Film Fest
January 1, 2025 - Present
Screen independent films for the 2025 Indy Film Fest; meet with fellow screeners to determine premieres and assist with festival tasks.
Editor – Independent Contractor at ThinkCerca
January 1, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Editor of AP U.S. History content from SMEs hired and managed by ThinkCerca.
Independent Contractor – Social Studies at QBS Learning
September 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Created Teacher’s Manual for an International School in the United Arab Emirates; aligned curriculum to NCSS Standards and adjusted Lexile level for English Language Learners and reviewed content for accuracy.
Academic Designer – Humanities at McGraw Hill
January 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Editor on Humanities content such as AP Economics and Personal Finance; developed relationships with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Vendors.
Contract Content Writer – Social Studies at Albert.io
October 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Worked with Content Manager and writing team to create, revise, assessment items aligned to various state standards and national standards.
Contract Content Writer – Social Studies at Acceleration Academy
June 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Worked collaboratively with writing team to design, edit, and enhance the clarity of Assessment Items for students and teachers.
Contract Curriculum Writer at Subject
June 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Editor for Ethnic Studies Course & Philosophy Course; Curriculum writer for High School AP U.S. Government and Civics course.
Distance Education Social Studies Specialist at Options Charter School
November 1, 2021 - October 9, 2025
Distance Education Social Studies Specialist; oversaw online curriculum delivery and instructional support.
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Columbus Signature Academy
August 1, 2019 - October 9, 2025
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher.
7th and 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher, 8th Grade Religion Teacher at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School
August 1, 2018 - October 9, 2025
7th and 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher; 8th Grade Religion Teacher.
7th and 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Northwest Middle School
August 1, 2013 - October 9, 2025
7th and 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher.

Education

M.A.Ed. at Indiana University, Bloomington
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2020
Bachelor of Science at Indiana University, Bloomington
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
M.A.Ed. in Literacy, Culture, and Language Education at Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2020
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Social Studies Education at Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2012
M.A.Ed. in Literacy, Culture, and Language Education at Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2020
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Social Studies Education at Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2012
M.A.Ed. in Literacy, Culture, and Language Education at Indiana University, Bloomington
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2020
B.S. in Secondary Social Studies Education at Indiana University, Bloomington
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2012

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