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Tashi Farmilo Marouf

Ottawa

Summary

Creative Writer, Teacher, Artist and Entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience. Bilingual.

As communication professional, known for high standards and results-driven approach to journalism. Background includes valuable experience in generating impactful stories and engaging content. Recognized for collaborating effectively with teams and adapting to dynamic newsroom environments. Strong writing and editing skills combined with keen eye for detail and passion for storytelling.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Journalist

Aylmer Bulletin
- Current
  • Company Overview: Writes over ten articles weekly for four local papers including Aylmer Bulletin, Gatineau Bulletin, Pontiac Journal and West Quebec Post. Covers topics such as local government, sports, community events and more. Conducts interviews, attends public events and produces photography for stories. Website: https://www.bulletinaylmer.com
  • Writes over ten articles weekly for four local papers including Aylmer Bulletin, Gatineau Bulletin, Pontiac Journal and West Quebec Post.
  • Covers topics such as local government, sports, community events and more.
  • Conducts interviews, attends public events and produces photography for stories.
  • Website: https://www.bulletinaylmer.com

Art and Drama Teacher

Ottawa Jewish Community School
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Taught over one hundred students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8.
  • Designed and delivered curriculum, lesson plans and course schedules.
  • Provided inclusive, differentiated instruction.
  • Maintained a class website, calendars and digital resources to support student learning and parent communication.

President

Ottawa Arts Association
02.2018 - 07.2021
  • Led a century-old non-profit supporting artists in the Ottawa-Gatineau region.
  • Curated galleries exhibitions, organised exhibitions and art competitions.
  • Created promotional multimedia content and managed online presence.

Bilingual Arts Teacher

Sheltoons
09.2015 - 12.2018
  • Taught more than 300 students in both English and French, many of whom were multilingual or had special needs.
  • Created personalised learning strategies, visual art instruction and led creative classroom projects.

Education

Associate’s Degree - Interior Design, Minor in Graphic Design

International Academy of Design and Technology
Ottawa, ON
06.2002

Print Journalism - undefined

Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON
05.2000

Diploma - Fine Arts

Ottawa School of Art
Ottawa, ON
06.1998

Skills

  • Teaching
  • Writing
  • Project management
  • Journalism
  • Graphic design
  • Photography
  • Visual art and design
  • Marketing
  • Web design
  • Social media
  • Fundraising
  • Event planning
  • Client service
  • Inclusive communication
  • Planning and organisation
  • Writing and editing
  • Deadline management
  • Content creation
  • Breaking news coverage
  • Public speaking

Languages

English
French
Limited Working

Timeline

Art and Drama Teacher

Ottawa Jewish Community School
09.2021 - 06.2022

President

Ottawa Arts Association
02.2018 - 07.2021

Bilingual Arts Teacher

Sheltoons
09.2015 - 12.2018

Journalist

Aylmer Bulletin
- Current

Print Journalism - undefined

Algonquin College

Diploma - Fine Arts

Ottawa School of Art

Associate’s Degree - Interior Design, Minor in Graphic Design

International Academy of Design and Technology

Illustration Work

  • Artwork created for Buttercup Pottery produced in Stoke-on-Trent, UK
  • Packaging illustrations for Sow True Seed Company
  • Cover art for the poetry collections: We Don’t Break We Burn Poems of Resilience, Some of it is Muscle and Alleviate
Tashi Farmilo Marouf