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John Varty

Orléans,ON

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

School Bus Driver

M.L. Bradley Ltd.
Ottawa, Ontario
09.2024 - Current
  • Safely operated school bus and charter bus, ensuring timely transport for students
  • Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and compliance
  • Assisted parents and administrators with concerns and challenges as needed
  • Timely arrivals and perfect attendance for the 2024 school year

Writer and Editor

Self-Employed
Ottawa, Ontario
01.2008 - Current
  • Ongoing PHD coaching and editing, example: University of Ottawa PHD dissertation
  • Ongoing scholar support and research support on a freelance basis
  • Independent articles featured in Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, National Post, State Formation Canadian Grain Trade

Political Science Adjunct Professor

St. Paul University
Ottawa, Ontario
09.2023 - 12.2025
  • Political Science and Conflict Studies professor on contract.
  • Developed course materials and lesson plans for the 2023 fall semester.
  • Worked directly with students to ensure their comprehension of the subject and success

Adjunct Professor

Queen's University
Kingston, Ontario
01.2014 - 12.2016
  • Political Science and Economics professor

Researcher and Docuemntary Producer, Tractor Opera

Self Employed
07.2011 - 07.2012
  • Over the course of two summers drove tractor across Canada, raising awareness for Canadian farmers and producing a documentary film on food production in Canada
  • Collaborated with Canadian Cattlemen's Association, Dairy Farmers of Canada, AGCO, Massey Ferguson and Home Hardware to highlight agricultural practices

Adjunct Professor and Wilson Institute Fellow

McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario
09.2009 - 04.2011
  • Managed historical and political studies lectures and seminars, supervised assigned student PHD groups, led campus committees and activities
  • History and Political Science lecturer

Visiting Professor

Yale University
New Haven, USA
09.2006 - 04.2009
  • Political Science and History Professor
  • Led and organized a high-profile speaker series featuring former Canadian prime minister chiefs of staff

Assistant Professor

McGill University
Montreal, Quebec
09.2005 - 04.2006
  • Professor Canadian History and Canadian Studies

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

Queen's University
Kingston, ON

Ph.D. - History

Queen's University
Kingston, ON

Postdoctoral Fellow

Yale University
New Haven USA

Skills

  • Safety and crisis management
  • On time, attention to detail
  • Critical thinker
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Security and Vulnerable Sector clearance

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

School Bus Driver

M.L. Bradley Ltd.
09.2024 - Current

Political Science Adjunct Professor

St. Paul University
09.2023 - 12.2025

Adjunct Professor

Queen's University
01.2014 - 12.2016

Researcher and Docuemntary Producer, Tractor Opera

Self Employed
07.2011 - 07.2012

Adjunct Professor and Wilson Institute Fellow

McMaster University
09.2009 - 04.2011

Writer and Editor

Self-Employed
01.2008 - Current

Visiting Professor

Yale University
09.2006 - 04.2009

Assistant Professor

McGill University
09.2005 - 04.2006

Bachelor of Arts - History

Queen's University

Ph.D. - History

Queen's University

Postdoctoral Fellow

Yale University
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