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Joanne Zuhl, Editor Street Roots 211 NW Davis Portland, OR 97209 5032285657 25 March 2013 Joanne Zuhl: I am applying for the internship position as copy editor with your newspaper, Street Roots. I became aware of the position while searching for internship opportunities online. I have been looking for work experience that combines two interests of mine: editing and helping the homeless. Your copy editor position seems like the perfect fit. I am a great candidate for the internship because not only am I experienced in editing, but I am also passionate about working with the homeless. Of all the street papers I researched, your newspaper stuck out to me the most because Portland is the city that first introduced me to homelessness. I have often passed through Portland on the way to the coast, and observing the great need of the homeless community in your city has sparked within me a desire to help. I believe that I will be very helpful and effective if selected for the position. In high school I was editor of both my high schools newspaper and yearbook. Additionally, I have taken many university courses that have honed my editing skills. I have a great eye for detail, and a desire to do things correctly. Also, as my rsum indicates, I have worked with a wide spectrum of people and personalities: from junior high volleyball players, to special needs students, to Alaskan fishermen. I know that I will be a great fit for your copy editor internship position; a position that I believe will be an invaluable and amazing experience. I can most easily be contacted for an interview in the evening via phone at 2083163013. Sincerely,

Jenny Perron Enclosures: Rsum, References

enny Perron
per12013@byui.edu 2083163013 Portfolio: http://jennylperron.weebly.com

Education
Expected Grad 2015

Brigham Young University-Idaho; Rexburg, ID

BA English- Emphasis in Literary Studies GPA 3.88 Academic Scholarship past six semesters

Work Experience
Special Education Paraprofessional- Shoshone School District; Shoshone, ID
Worked one on one, and in groups, with eight learning disabled students between 6th and 12th grade Taught and tutored various subjects such as: reading, writing, math, history, government Proctored math and reading comprehension exams Aug, Oct-Dec 2012

Junior High Volleyball Coach- Shoshone School District; Shoshone, ID

Coached, refereed, planned and ran practices, and supervised 12 girls 2011-2012

Lunch Lady- Shoshone School District; Shoshone, ID

Organized, counted, prepared, cooked, and served breakfast and lunch for 500+ students Managed lunch account money transactions and entered student ID numbers Washed dishes and cleaned cafeteria and kitchen Sept-Dec 2011

SERVS Crewmember/Technician/Trainee- Alyeska Pipeline; Cordova, AK

Identified hazardous materials and learned decontamination techniques Recorded data and participated in incident command system Operated equipment including 30 foot commercial fishing vessel 2011, 2013

Writing and Editing Experience

National Undergraduate Literary Conference- Weber University; Ogden, UT
Presenter of, And the Irish Woman Lived Not So Happily Ever After 2013 2009 2010 2008-2010 2006-2010

Media Network Idaho High School Excellence in Journalism

1st Place News Writing, 3rd Place Feature Writing 3rd Place Editorial Writing

Shoshonian High School Yearbook Editor

Developed theme and layout of text, pictures, and pages for the yearbook

WarWhoops! High School Newspaper Editor and Reporter

Wrote news, editorial, and feature articles, as well as edited articles written by peers

Volunteer Experience
Teton Dam Marathon- Rexburg, ID
Operated a water station for passing marathon runners 2012 2011, 2012 2011, 2012

Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach- Shoshone High School

Ran drills in practice, scrimmaged with team, kept stats

Assistant Varsity/Junior Varsity Volleyball Coach- Shoshone High School

Scrimmaged with teams, worked one on one with players, kept stats

International Experience
Studied, traveled, and lived abroad in England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales for a month Sept 2012

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per12013@byui.edu 2083163013 Portfolio: http://jennylperron.weebly.com

References:
Michael Perry Director of Special Education Shoshone School District 61 E Hwy 24 Shoshone, ID 83352 2088862381 Ext: 282 michperr@shoshone.k12.id.us Tim Chapman Athletic Director Shoshone School District 61 E Hwy 24 Shoshone, ID 83352 2088862381 Ext: 212 timchap@shoshone.k12.id.us

Education: Kaye Romney, M.A. English Professor/ English Study Abroad Advisor 114 Rigby Hall Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID 83460-0820 2084964451 romneyk@byui.edu Karen C. Holt, Ph.D. English Professor 384 Smith Building Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID 83460-0820 2084964387 holtk@byui.edu

Personal: Melisa Martin Health Teacher/JV Volleyball Coach 1750 Gooding, ID 8330 2083084918