John Wesley Fort III has extensive experience in education and communication. He received his MA in Intercultural Studies from Wheaton College in 2015 and his BA in Psychology from Wheaton College in 2014. Currently, he works as the Communication Lead and Teaching Fellow at Citizen Schools in Chicago, where he co-teaches classes and coordinates communication. He also works as a journalist and contributor for Wheaton Magazine and Wheaton Tide, researching and publishing articles on the global student and alumni network. Fort has held several other roles involving teaching, writing, research, and leadership.

1. John Wesley Fort, III
2448 W. Grenshaw St. Chicago, IL 60612
john.fort@my.wheaton.edu | (248)-469-7528
Education_____________________________________________
MA| Intercultural Studies| Wheaton College, May 2015| WC Grad Scholarship GPA: 3.51
BA| Psychology| Wheaton College, May 2014| James E. Burr Scholarship
Work Experience______________________________________
Communication Lead and Teaching Fellow, Citizen Schools, Chicago, IL July 2015- Present
 Co-taught 6th
-7th grade bilingual elementary school classes throughout the school day
 Coordinated communication between various campus administrative partners, serving as a liaison representing their
unique interests, as well as interviewing TF applicants for the upcoming academic year.
 Co-led organization-sponsored after-school program, focusing on Math, ELA development and test preparation
 Edited and Published newsletter regarding events and organizational and campus activities program
Journalist and Contributor, Wheaton Magazine & Wheaton Tide, Wheaton IL July 2015- Present
 Researched and published articles regarding the experiences of the global student and alumni network
Consultant, Wheaton College English Department, Wheaton, IL January 2014 - May 2015
 Provided hands-on literary guidance for undergraduate and graduate students seeking to improve their writing
 Supervised improvement of overall quality of all academic submissions, in all stages of the writing process
 Emphasized critical thinking, rhetorical tone and personal argument style for native/nonnative English speakers
Independent Blogger
 Maintained journal with article and photo updates related to culture, professionalism, global events and urban life
Strategy Coach and Assistant, Plum Hollow Country Club, Southfield, MI April 2007 - August 2014
 Assisted club members while on the golf course regarding athletic form and strategic gameplay
 Developed and communicated strategies for members during competitive matches, tournaments, etc.
Reference and Research Assistant, Buswell Memorial Library, Wheaton, IL April 2013- May 2015
 Provided necessary information regarding library policies, technology troubleshooting
 Answered all general research questions concerning areas of undergraduate academic research.
 Worked through cataloguing, processing all materials, as student-staff liaison
Teaching Assistant, Oakland Community College, Farmington Hills, MI September 2009- December 2009
 Provided literacy instruction and liaison between the professor and students.
 Led one-on-one research and peer-editing sessions, as well as facilitating group discussion.
 Offered insight into stages of the research and writing process
 Emphasized critical thinking, source evaluation, and grammar and composition guidance.
Professional Skill and Leadership Experience_
 Eagle Scout: Leadership, service, environmental conservation, project planning and fundraising 2010
 ECWCA Conference Panelist: Co-authored, edited, presented essay on Religion, Ethics, Literacy 2015
 Phi Theta Kappa scholastic honor society member-at-large 2009
 Urban studies project counselor: leadership, project management and coordination, mentoring 2014
 Student Government, Class Council: event planning, campus service, collaboration, etc. 2012-2013
 Proficiency: MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher; Blogger; SalesForce; Adobe: InDesign