EDUCATION
Master of Arts, Written Communication
Eastern Michigan University – Ypsilanti, MI
01/2014 -05/2016
Master’s Project: Student Focus Groups: Examining and Defining Student Experiences with First-Year Writing
Bachelor of Arts, Creative Writing
Grand Valley State University – Allendale, MI
09/2007 – 05/2011
Creative Focus: Fiction and Non-Fiction
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Writing Instructor
Wayne State University – Detroit, MI
08/2024 – Present
Teach college writing courses with 30 students
– Create lesson plans that engage students
– Offer constructive feedback on student writing
– Integrate new technology in the classroom (eg. AI)
– Adjust assignments to fit student needs
– Learn and adapt new curriculum for University students
– Transfer techniques from Community College classroom
Writing Instructor
Washtenaw Community College – Ypsilanti, MI
06/2024 – Present
– Teach online courses of 20 students
– Utilize the R.T.T. and respond to student needs
– Offer constructive feedback on student writing
Writing Instructor
Schoolcraft College – Ypsilanti, MI
09/2020 – Present
– Teach college writing courses with 30 students
– Create lesson plans that engage students
– Offer constructive feedback on student writing
– Integrate new technology in the classroom (eg. AI)
– Adjust assignments to fit student needs
Tennis Professional
The Chippewa Club – Ypsilanti, MI
03/2019 – Present
– Lead classes of 1-30 students, aged 4-80
– Differentiate instruction for a diverse client set
– Manage personal schedule
– Train junior coaches
Kindergarten Teacher
New Century Schools – Shanghai, CN
08/2017 – 11/2018
– Managed a classroom of 25 students aged 4-5
– Taught lessons in introductory English
– Developed understanding of early child development
English Teacher
Shane English Schools – Shanghai, CN
06/2016 – 07/2017
– Taught English to students aged 4-17
– Became a mentor and leader for children and coworkers
– Adapted to a new, challenging environment
Graduate Assistant
Eastern Michigan University – Ypsilanti, MI
01/2015 – 05/2016
– Taught writing courses to 25 college students
– Implemented RTT class plans
– Conducted individual meetings with students
– Designed syllabi with personal touches and common department language
Junior Tennis Professional
Huron Valley Tennis Club – Ann Arbor, MI
04/2014 – 05/2016
– Followed senior staff members’ tutelage and instruction
– Covered classes for coworkers
– Lead several adult and junior classes
– Taught individual lessons
Junior Tennis Professional
The Michigan Athletic Club – Grand Rapids, MI
06/2011 – 12/2013
– Learned from my supervisor about proper tennis instruction
– Built a steady client base from the ground up
– Worked in a tight-knit group of only four tennis pros
Reading Tutor
Michigan Reading Corps
10/2012 – 09/2013
– Implemented course-designed reading lessons with students
– Taught phonics and sight words
– Assessed student ability with baseline testing
– Re-assessed students after they exited the reading program
COLLEGE COURSES TAUGHT
English 1020
Wayne State University
English 111
Washtenaw Community College
English 101
Schoolcraft College
English 102
Schoolcraft College
English 50
Schoolcraft College
English 55
Schoolcraft College
English 121
Eastern Michigan University
English 122
Eastern Michigan University
WRITING AND EDITING EXPERIENCE
Slush Reader
Prose Staff Member
The MacGuffin Literary Magazine – Livonia, MI
11/2024 – Present
– Read stories
– Voice feedback and opinions on stories
– Vote on stories to publish
Writer and Narrative Designer
Pixelmatic Games – Shanghai, CN
11/2018 – 09/2019
– Developed backstory, lore, and characters
– Suggested plot elements
– Generated 2,500 words daily
– Worked remotely and independently on Slack
– Directed level designers to implement story
Copywriter
Tencent Games – Shanghai, CN
04/2019
– Designed a website for an international gaming event
– Wrote and created copy for the event
Copywriter
Onikuma Gaming – Shenzhen, CN
03/2019
– Created their on-brand slogan, “Game like one Possessed.”
– Wrote descriptions of headphone and keyboard products
Writing Intern
Revue Magazine – Grand Rapids, MI
01/2012-06/2012
– Wrote food and entertainment blurbs
– Interviewed subjects for local entertainment events
– Published articles in their print magazine and website
RESEARCHING AND SERVICE EXPERIENCE
Mythopoeic Society Member
The Mythopoeic Society
12/2024-Present
– Study the myth genre
– Will participate in Myth-con 2025
– Get priority for publishing myth stories in their literary journal, Mythic Circle
Open Mic Night Emcee
TYCA Midwest 2024 Conference – Livonia, MI
10/2024
– Welcomed guests to the conference and made sure they had materials
– Introduced the Open Mic night social
– Read two creative pieces
Graduate Assistant Researcher
Eastern Michigan University – Ypsilanti, MI
01/2015 – 05/2015
– Helped write interview questions regarding student experience with First-Year Writing Outcomes (course competencies)
– Conducted and recorded student focus group interviews
– Transcribed and categorized student responses to interview questions
– Aided in set up and preparation for the Celebration of Student Writing year-end conference
President and Head Writer
E-TV Club at Eastern Michigan University – Ypsilanti, MI
09/2014 – 05/2015
– Organized student club events
– Helped raise money for show production
– Wrote weekly news blurbs
Assistant Event Manager for
The Celebration of Student Writing
Eastern Michigan University – Ypsilanti, MI
04/2015
– Created a timeline for the event
– Aided faculty in the production of class themes
– Ensured the event ran smoothly
Conference Presenter:
The All Purpose Mage –
Video Games and Pedagogy
Eastern Michigan University Graduate Fair – Ypsilanti, MI
11/2014
– Researched writing pedagogy
– Created a research essay and presentation with a fellow graduate student
– Connected video game learning to classroom learning
– Presented findings at the conference
SHORT PUBLICATIONS
Bentley, Jared M. “Heir.” Fiftywordstories. 2023. https://fiftywordstories.com/tag/ jared-m-bentley/.
Bentley, Jared M. “Looking Back: Curious Observations on the Lives of Waterbears” WCC Poetry Club, Summer Visions, no. 1 2024, pp. 5-6. https:// wccpoetryclub.wordpress.com/latest-anthology/
Bentley, Jared M. “Nothing Left to Give.” Fiftywordstories. 2024. https:// fiftywordstories.com/tag/jared-m-bentley/.
Bentley, Jared M. “The Last Queensland.” Fleas on the Dog, vol. 15, no. 1, 2023, pp. 1-16. https://fleasonthedog.com/ (Scroll to Issue 15 Fiction/Interviews to download)
Bentley, Jared M. Interview by Joey Cruze. Fleas on the Dog, vol. 15, no. 1. 2023, pp. 1-3. https://fleasonthedog.com/ (Scroll to Issue 15 Fiction/Interviews to download)
Bentley, Jared M. “You Mustn’t Disquiet The Fuana.” Mythic Circle Magazine, vol. 46, no. 1, 2024.
BOOKS
Bentley, Jared M. Robots, Please. 1st ed., Innovative Ink Publishing, 2025.