Jon-Mark Overvold
Staff Member at The Georgetown Law Journal- Claim this Profile
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French Limited working proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Experience
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The Georgetown Law Journal
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Staff Member
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Aug 2022 - Present
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Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia
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United States
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Legal Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Law Clerk
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Aug 2022 - Nov 2022
Prisoner & Reentry Legal Services in the Community Defender Division Represented and assisted clients in prison disciplinary hearings and appeals, records sealing, compassionate release motions, and information requests. Prisoner & Reentry Legal Services in the Community Defender Division Represented and assisted clients in prison disciplinary hearings and appeals, records sealing, compassionate release motions, and information requests.
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Military Commissions Defense Organization
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Arlington, Virginia, United States
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Law Clerk
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May 2022 - Aug 2022
Assisted the U.S. Department of Defense's legal team representing Nashwan al-Tamir, a detainee at the Guantanamo Bay military prison. Assisted the U.S. Department of Defense's legal team representing Nashwan al-Tamir, a detainee at the Guantanamo Bay military prison.
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Los Angeles County Public Defender
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United States
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Law Practice
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200 - 300 Employee
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Intern
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Apr 2021 - Aug 2021
16 hours/week in the Metropolitan Office, which primarily handles traffic-related misdemeanors and felonies. Communicated with ~45 clients/week to remind them of upcoming court dates and obligations, answer their questions, and triage requests for legal advice to staff attorneys. Contributed notes for jury selection, performed intake interviews, transcribed police footage, and filed closed cases. Prepared training material for incoming interns. 16 hours/week in the Metropolitan Office, which primarily handles traffic-related misdemeanors and felonies. Communicated with ~45 clients/week to remind them of upcoming court dates and obligations, answer their questions, and triage requests for legal advice to staff attorneys. Contributed notes for jury selection, performed intake interviews, transcribed police footage, and filed closed cases. Prepared training material for incoming interns.
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Head of English Tutoring
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Feb 2018 - Aug 2021
Trained, supervised, and designed curricula for a department of 4-5 English tutors.Maintained a departmental library of administrative and educational resources.
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English Tutor
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Feb 2015 - Aug 2021
Taught English, writing, critical reading and analysis, and standardized test preparation in private and small group classes of local and international students ranging from early elementary to graduate school.Edited and coached personal and academic writing.Coached creative direction and personal branding in admissions applications.
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Perutz Etz Jacob Hebrew Academy
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Greater Los Angeles Area
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4th Grade Homeroom Teacher
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Feb 2015 - Jun 2015
Taught a homeroom of four 4th-grade boys in English, math, history, and science at a private religious elementary school that specialized in low-income students with special needs. Designed and executed simultaneously four separate, individualized curricular paths to reflect a broad range of student ability. Tutored three older boys in grades 6-8 in remedial reading, writing, and math. Taught a homeroom of four 4th-grade boys in English, math, history, and science at a private religious elementary school that specialized in low-income students with special needs. Designed and executed simultaneously four separate, individualized curricular paths to reflect a broad range of student ability. Tutored three older boys in grades 6-8 in remedial reading, writing, and math.
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Ishikawa Board of Education (JET Program)
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Ishikawa, Japan
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Assistant Language Teacher (English)
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Aug 2009 - Jun 2014
Team-taught English Foreign Language classes at Rokusei Senior High School, a prefectural mid-level public high school of about 360 students. Designed and headed first-year English communication classes. Assisted in teaching and planning second- and third-year English reading and writing classes. Implemented curricular changes pursuant to the Japanese Ministry of Education's 2011, 2013, and 2014 updated guidelines for English education via: 1) in 2010, the addition of semiannual pair-conversation evaluations for all 1st-year students, performed outside class, and 2) in 2013, the development of a new first-year English course that focused on project-based writing, independent research, public speaking, and peer conversation. Managed an after-school student English club's participation in English-language competitions and events. Led other club activities, including an annual English radio play written, performed, and produced by student club members. Judged prefectural and national English-language competitions and events for high school students. Presented at annual and semiannual teaching conferences on topics including teaching strategies, lesson planning, self-direction and initiative, and positive workplace relations between foreign and native staff. Demonstrated model lessons for parents, prospective students, governmental administrators, and other teachers about four times a year. Show less
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Harvard University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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User Assistant
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Feb 2007 - Jun 2009
Provided comprehensive technical support to university affiliates for issues involving IT and audio-visual hardware and software.
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Dorm Crew
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Oct 2006 - Jun 2008
Performed custodial work in campus dormitories and facilities.
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Resident Network Proctor
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Jun 2007 - Aug 2007
Provided comprehensive technical support to university affiliates for issues involving IT and audio-visual hardware and software.Shared residential supervision of over 250 on-campus summer school students living in University housing.
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JETRO - Japan External Trade Organization
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Japan
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Government Administration
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300 - 400 Employee
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Research Intern - Content Group/Export Promotion Division
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Jun 2008 - Aug 2008
Researched and prepared written reports on foreign markets for Japanese cultural exports. Edited and translated department correspondence and publications into English. Researched and prepared written reports on foreign markets for Japanese cultural exports. Edited and translated department correspondence and publications into English.
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ClassicNote Author
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Jun 2006 - Aug 2006
Wrote 100 pages of critical analysis and study guide materials. Wrote 100 pages of critical analysis and study guide materials.
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Camp Virginia
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Goshen, Virginia
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Senior Counselor
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Jun 2006 - Aug 2006
Co-supervised a cabin of 10+ boys aged 7-10. Co-supervised a twice-daily physical activity at a river dock for campers aged 7-15. Certified as a lifeguard and supervised camp-wide free swims. Co-supervised a cabin of 10+ boys aged 7-10. Co-supervised a twice-daily physical activity at a river dock for campers aged 7-15. Certified as a lifeguard and supervised camp-wide free swims.
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Camp Virginia
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Goshen, Virginia
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Senior Counselor
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Jun 2005 - Aug 2005
Co-supervised a cabin of 10+ boys aged 7-10. Co-supervised a twice-daily physical activity at a river dock for campers aged 7-15. Co-supervised a cabin of 10+ boys aged 7-10. Co-supervised a twice-daily physical activity at a river dock for campers aged 7-15.
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Education
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Georgetown University Law Center
Doctor of Law - JD -
Harvard University
Bachelor's of Arts, Literature -
Collegiate School