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EDUCATION<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Master of Arts, Written Communication
<\/strong>Eastern Michigan University – Ypsilanti, MI
01\/2014 -05\/2016
Master\u2019s Project: Student Focus Groups: Examining and Defining Student Experiences with First-Year Writing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bachelor of Arts, Creative Writing
<\/strong>Grand Valley State University – Allendale, MI
09\/2007 – 05\/2011
Creative Focus: Fiction and Non-Fiction<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TEACHING EXPERIENCE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Writing Instructor
<\/strong>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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Writing Instructor
<\/strong>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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Writing Instructor
<\/strong>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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tennis Professional
<\/strong>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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kindergarten Teacher
<\/strong>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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

English Teacher
<\/strong>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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduate Assistant<\/strong>
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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Junior Tennis Professional<\/strong>
Huron Valley Tennis Club – Ann Arbor, MI
04\/2014 – 05\/2016
– Followed senior staff members\u2019 tutelage and instruction
– Covered classes for coworkers
– Lead several adult and junior classes
– Taught individual lessons<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Junior Tennis Professional<\/strong>
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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reading Tutor<\/strong>
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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

COLLEGE COURSES TAUGHT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

English 1020
Wayne State University

English 111
Washtenaw Community College<\/p>\n\n\n\n

English 101
Schoolcraft College<\/p>\n\n\n\n

English 102
Schoolcraft College<\/p>\n\n\n\n

English 50
Schoolcraft College<\/p>\n\n\n\n

English 55
Schoolcraft College<\/p>\n\n\n\n

English 121
Eastern Michigan University<\/p>\n\n\n\n

English 122
Eastern Michigan University<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WRITING AND EDITING EXPERIENCE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slush Reader<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prose Staff Member<\/strong>
The MacGuffin Literary Magazine – Livonia, MI
11\/2024 – Present
– Read stories
– Voice feedback and opinions on stories
– Vote on stories to publish<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Writer and Narrative Designer<\/strong>
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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Copywriter<\/strong>
Tencent Games – Shanghai, CN
04\/2019
– Designed a website for an international gaming event
– Wrote and created copy for the event<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Copywriter<\/strong>
Onikuma Gaming – Shenzhen, CN
03\/2019
– Created their on-brand slogan, \u201cGame like one Possessed.\u201d
– Wrote descriptions of headphone and keyboard products<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Writing Intern<\/strong>
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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RESEARCHING AND SERVICE EXPERIENCE<\/strong>

Mythopoeic Society Member<\/strong>
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<\/strong>
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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduate Assistant Researcher<\/strong>
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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

President and Head Writer<\/strong>
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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assistant Event Manager for
The Celebration of Student Writing<\/strong>
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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conference Presenter:
The All Purpose Mage –
Video Games and Pedagogy<\/strong>
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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHORT PUBLICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bentley, Jared M. \u201cHeir.\u201d Fiftywordstories. <\/em>2023. https:\/\/fiftywordstories.com\/tag\/ jared-m-bentley\/.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bentley, Jared M. \u201cLooking Back: Curious Observations on the Lives of Waterbears\u201d WCC Poetry Club, <\/em>Summer Visions, no. 1 2024, pp. 5-6. https:\/\/ wccpoetryclub.wordpress.com\/latest-anthology\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bentley, Jared M. \u201cNothing Left to Give.\u201d Fiftywordstories. <\/em>2024. https:\/\/ fiftywordstories.com\/tag\/jared-m-bentley\/.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bentley, Jared M. \u201cThe Last Queensland.\u201d Fleas on the Dog<\/em>, vol. 15, no. 1, 2023, pp. 1-16. https:\/\/fleasonthedog.com\/ (Scroll to Issue 15 Fiction\/Interviews to download)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bentley, Jared M. Interview by Joey Cruze. Fleas on the Dog, <\/em>vol. 15, no. 1. 2023, pp. 1-3. https:\/\/fleasonthedog.com\/ (Scroll to Issue 15 Fiction\/Interviews to download)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bentley, Jared M. \u201cYou Mustn\u2019t Disquiet The Fuana.\u201d Mythic Circle Magazine, <\/em>vol. 46, no. 1, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BOOKS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bentley, Jared M. Robots, Please. <\/em>1st ed., Innovative Ink Publishing, 2025.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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