I am a versatile freelance writer and editor with 3+ years of experience producing engaging content across news outlets, educational publishers, and creative markets. I am a published children’s book author (4 titles) and a licensed teacher with a Master’s degree from USC. I’m currently finishing a historical fiction novel grounded in thorough research and international travel.

Dawn De Wulf

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I am a versatile freelance writer and editor with 3+ years of experience producing engaging content across news outlets, educational publishers, and creative markets. I am a published children’s book author (4 titles) and a licensed teacher with a Master’s degree from USC. I’m currently finishing a historical fiction novel grounded in thorough research and international travel.

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I am a versatile freelance writer and editor with 3+ years of experience producing engaging content across news outlets, educational publishers, and creative markets.

I am a published children’s book author (4 titles) and a licensed teacher with a Master’s degree from USC. I’m currently finishing a historical fiction novel grounded in thorough research and international travel.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Writer/Editor at Learning Engineered Publishing
November 1, 2024 - Present
Create engaging educational content for Christian school and homeschool markets. Develop dynamic copy for books and periodicals tailored to young readers. Collaborate with editorial team to align with Christian educational standards. Edit and revise content to meet publisher specifications and deadlines. Work independently on contract basis to deliver high-quality educational materials.
Writer at AmericanValuesDaily.com | RealDaily.com
December 1, 2024 - October 26, 2025
Primary writer of conservative news articles; research and edit stories; manage end-to-end workflow including SEO, outlines, drafts, and WordPress publication. Ensure accuracy by evaluating sources and delivering clear, concise narratives.
Writer at RedStateAmerica.com | RealDaily.com
December 1, 2024 - October 26, 2025
Inform the public on current subjects; develop outlines and drafts; identify sources and ensure timely delivery. SEO optimization and publication on WordPress; manage projects to deadlines.
Children's Book Author at Represented by Authorized Agency (Sharon Elliott, Agent)
November 1, 2021 - Present
Develop engaging stories for children at appropriate reading levels; submit works to publishers; prepare final drafts and discuss revisions with editors; craft themes, plots, characters, and dialogue.
Academic Dean - Grammar D/4th Grade at ACADEMY FOR CHARACTER EDUCATION (ACE)
June 30, 2023 - October 26, 2025
Develop 4th-grade educational program; instruction in Language Arts, Mathematics, Physical Science, Humanities, and Latin. Provide one-on-one and small-group support; tailor lessons to Oregon curriculum requirements; license to teach in CA and OR.
Rhetoric Writing & Reading Intervention Educator at ACADEMY FOR CHARACTER EDUCATION (ACE)
July 31, 2022 - October 26, 2025
Develop 9th and 10th-grade rhetoric writing skills; provide reading support and small-group instruction; align with curriculum requirements; motivate and support student success.
3rd / 5th Grade Classroom Teacher at CAPITAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
June 30, 2021 - October 26, 2025
Emphasize positive outcomes in math, science, and social studies; specialize in language arts; adapt teaching methods for diverse learners; collaborate with parents and staff.
3rd Grade Classroom Teacher at BRADSHAW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
July 31, 2019 - October 26, 2025
Reinforced lessons with new teaching technologies; built a supportive classroom community; applied current teaching trends and techniques.
Guest Teacher at EL DORADO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
July 31, 2018 - October 26, 2025
Filled in for regular teachers; followed existing lesson plans and enforced behavior standards to maintain a stable learning environment.
Freelance Writer/Editor at Learning Engineered Publishing
November 1, 2024 - Present
Create engaging educational content for Christian school and homeschool markets; develop dynamic copy for books and periodicals tailored to young readers; collaborate with editorial team to ensure alignment with Christian educational standards; maintain consistent tone and reading level appropriate for target audience; edit and revise content to meet publisher specifications and deadlines; work independently on contract basis to deliver high-quality educational materials.
Writer at American Values Daily / Real Daily
December 1, 2024 - October 26, 2025
Primary writer of conservative news articles; inform the public on current subjects; identify and evaluate sources; write and edit news articles; manage end-to-end project lifecycle including SEO and WordPress publication.
Writer at RedStateAmerica.com / RealDaily.com
December 1, 2024 - October 26, 2025
Inform the public on current subjects; outlines and drafts; identify sources; SEO and end-to-end project management; publication on WordPress.
Children's Book Author at AuthorizeMe Literary Agency (Dr. Sharon Elliott, Agent)
November 1, 2021 - Present
Impart children with valuable lessons by developing engaging stories at appropriate reading levels; submit works to publishers; prepare final drafts; collaborate with publishers and editors on revisions; write comprehensive stories with themes, plots, characterizations, and dialogue.
Academic Dean - Grammar D/4th Grade at Academy for Character Education (ACE)
June 1, 2023 - October 26, 2025
Develop 4th-grade educational program; instruction in Language Arts, Mathematics, Physical Science, Humanities, and Latin; tailor lessons to Oregon curriculum requirements; license to teach in CA and OR.
Rhetoric Writing & Reading Intervention Educator at Academy for Character Education (ACE)
July 1, 2022 - October 26, 2025
Develop 9th and 10th-grade rhetoric writing skills; provide one-on-one and small-group assistance; tailor lessons to curriculum requirements; empower student success; licensed in CA and OR.
3rd / 5th Grade Classroom Teacher at Capital Christian School
June 1, 2021 - October 26, 2025
Emphasize positive outcomes in math, science, and social studies; specialization in language arts, literature, and grammar; adapt teaching methods and materials for diverse learners; collaborate with parents and staff.
3rd Grade Classroom Teacher at Bradshaw Christian School
July 1, 2019 - October 26, 2025
Reinforce lessons, build supportive community, apply newest teaching techniques and technologies; collaborate with staff to meet curriculum goals.
Guest Teacher at El Dorado County Office Education
July 1, 2018 - October 26, 2025
Fill in for regular teachers; follow lesson plans and maintain classroom progress; uphold behavior standards.
Freelance Writer/Editor at Learning Engineered Publishing
November 1, 2024 - November 6, 2025
Create engaging educational content for Christian school and homeschool markets. Develop dynamic copy for books and periodicals tailored to young readers. Collaborate with editorial team to ensure alignment with Christian educational standards. Maintain consistent tone and reading level appropriate for target audience. Edit and revise content to meet publisher specifications and deadlines. Work independently on contract basis to deliver high-quality educational materials.
Writer at AmericanValuesDaily.com / RealDaily.com
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Primary writer of conservative news articles for a seven-day-a-week online site. Inform readers on current subjects, writing and editing news articles using industry conventions and grammar expectations. Identify and evaluate sources to disseminate valid information, engaging readers with clear and concise storytelling. Manage end-to-end project timelines, brainstorm ideas, gather facts, outline, perform SEO, and submit content per publisher specifications.
Writer at RedStateAmerica.com / RealDaily.com
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Inform the public on current subjects, composing outlines and drafts using industry conventions. Identify and evaluate sources to disseminate valid information. Deliver content with appropriate length, content, and style; ensure timeliness and editorial quality with SEO and editing as needed.
Children's Book Author at AuthorizeMe Literary Agency / Dr. Sharon Elliott, Agent
November 1, 2021 - November 6, 2025
Impart children with valuable lessons by developing engaging stories at appropriate reading levels. Submit works to publishers, prepare final drafts, and collaborate with editors to discuss changes and revisions. Develop themes, plots, characterizations, and dialogue to help children learn and imagine.
Academic Dean - Grammar D/4th Grade at Academy for Character Education (ACE)
June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Develop 4th-grade educational program through instruction, discussion, written assignments, and evaluation. Emphasize critical skills development with one-on-one and small-group support. Align with Oregon curriculum requirements and interdisciplinary subject areas. Motivate and empower student success with constructive feedback and encouragement.
Rhetoric Writing & Reading Intervention Educator at Academy for Character Education (ACE)
July 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Develop 9th and 10th-grade rhetoric writing skills through instruction, discussion, writing assignments, and evaluation. Provide reading support with one-on-one and small-group assistance. Tailor lessons to curriculum requirements and interdisciplinary areas.
3rd / 5th Grade Classroom Teacher at CAPITAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
June 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
Emphasize positive outcomes in math, science, and social studies; specialize in language arts, literature, and grammar; adapt instruction to diverse student needs. Maintain a supportive learning environment and collaborate with parents, teachers, and administrators to address behavioral and academic issues.
3rd Grade Classroom Teacher at BRADSHAW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
July 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019
Reinforced lessons with new learning technologies; built a supportive community; promoted engagement and motivation; applied newest teaching techniques and technologies.
Guest Teacher at EL DORADO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
July 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018
Adapted to established classroom structures; followed lesson plans; enforced current behavior standards to uphold a stable student environment.
Writer & Editor at American Values Daily / Real Daily
August 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Produced and edited up to 20 news articles per week for online news platform. Covered breaking news, politics, culture, and trending topics for digital audience. Copy-edited and fact-checked content before publication ensuring accuracy. Applied SEO strategies and social media promotion to maximize reach. Published directly to WordPress CMS, managing editorial workflow. Worked flexible schedule including nights and weekends across a 7-day operation. Demonstrated excellent news judgment and deadline performance in remote environment.
Writer at RedStateAmerica.com / Real Daily.com
March 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024
Covered news, politics, and cultural topics for online conservative news audience. Applied SEO best practices and social media strategies for content visibility. Managed multiple projects simultaneously meeting daily publication deadlines. Worked independently in fully remote environment with self-directed workflow.
CHILDREN'S BOOK AUTHOR (4 Published Picture Books) at Represented by AuthorizeMe Literary Agency
November 1, 2021 - Present
Published author with four children's picture books demonstrating narrative craft and storytelling. Collaborate with literary agent, editors, illustrators, and publishers through editorial process. Work independently managing projects from concept through publication. Apply revision and editing skills through professional publishing standards.
RHETORIC WRITING & READING EDUCATOR / ACADEMIC DEAN at ACADEMY FOR CHARACTER EDUCATION (ACE)
July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
Taught comprehensive writing curriculum including creative, academic, and research writing. Provided one-on-one instruction for struggling readers and writers. Edited and provided feedback on student writing with attention to clarity and accuracy. Developed curriculum materials and instructional content. Managed multiple concurrent projects with excellent organizational skills.
3RD / 5TH GRADE CLASSROOM TEACHER at CAPITAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
August 1, 2019 - June 30, 2021
Specialized in language arts, writing instruction, and literacy development. Provided individualized writing instruction tailored to diverse learning needs. Created engaging curriculum materials and instructional content.
3RD GRADE CLASSROOM TEACHER at BRADSHAW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
August 1, 2018 - July 31, 2019
Taught creative and academic writing skills with focus on student engagement. Integrated technology and innovative teaching strategies into writing instruction.
GUEST TEACHER at EL DORADO COUNTY OFFICE EDUCATION
March 1, 2014 - July 31, 2018
Delivered instruction across multiple grade levels and subject areas. Adapted quickly to diverse classroom environments and curriculum requirements.

Education

Master of Arts in Teaching, K-5 Education at University of Southern California
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025
Bachelor of Science, Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education at Utah State University
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025
Associate of Arts, English/Journalism at Arizona Western College
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025
Master of Arts in Teaching, K-5 Education at University of Southern California
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education at Utah State University
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025
Associate of Arts in English/Journalism at Arizona Western College
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025
Master of Arts in Teaching, K-5 Education at University of Southern California
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
Bachelor of Science, Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education at Utah State University
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
Associate of Arts, English/Journalism at Arizona Western College
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
Master of Arts in Teaching, K-5 Education at University of Southern California
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025
Bachelor of Science, Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education at Utah State University
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025
Associate of Arts, English/Journalism at Arizona Western College
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025

Qualifications

Licensed Teacher (California and Oregon)
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025
Licensed Teacher (California and Oregon)
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025
CELDT Testing Technician/ Scorer
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025
Licensed Teacher (California and Oregon)
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
Licensed Teacher – California
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025
Licensed Teacher – Oregon
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025

Industry Experience

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