Paige Gilmar
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Advanced Certificate in Teaching English Speakers of Other Languages
TESOL International AssociationJul, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
I.B. Diploma
The International BaccalaureateJun, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Legion Magazine
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Canada
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Staff Writer
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Jan 2023 - Present
Research, pitch, and write features, print and digital columns, and the entirety of the "O Canada" special issue. Research, pitch, and write features, print and digital columns, and the entirety of the "O Canada" special issue.
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www.askingjude.org
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Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Founder, CEO, and Program Manager
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Dec 2013 - Present
Manage a pro-bono mental health counseling service and lead a clinical internship program for undergraduates and graduates Manage a pro-bono mental health counseling service and lead a clinical internship program for undergraduates and graduates
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Content Editor
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Sep 2018 - May 2020
Participated in listening sessions and selected unrecognized musicians for airtime Participated in listening sessions and selected unrecognized musicians for airtime
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TVM: Student Television at McGill
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Canada
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Television Presenter
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Sep 2018 - May 2020
Explored Montreal's events and conferences, interviewed event managers and conference leaders, and wrote voice-over scripts Explored Montreal's events and conferences, interviewed event managers and conference leaders, and wrote voice-over scripts
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Trend Privé Magazine
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United States
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Media Production
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Copyeditor, Editor, and Writer
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Aug 2017 - Jan 2019
Explored America's nonprofit business world, interviewed nonprofit founders and managers, wrote related articles, and managed a team of writers for the "Humanitarian" section Explored America's nonprofit business world, interviewed nonprofit founders and managers, wrote related articles, and managed a team of writers for the "Humanitarian" section
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Publishers Weekly
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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100 - 200 Employee
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BookLife Prize Judge
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May 2018 - Sep 2018
Reviewed and rated unpublished fiction and nonfiction for an annual literary prize Reviewed and rated unpublished fiction and nonfiction for an annual literary prize
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FINE Magazine
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Writer
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Aug 2016 - Jan 2018
Explored L.A.'s culinary, fashion, and design hubs, interviewed restaurateurs and designers, and wrote related articles Explored L.A.'s culinary, fashion, and design hubs, interviewed restaurateurs and designers, and wrote related articles
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SOCIAL the Lifestyle Magazine
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Writer
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Aug 2015 - Sep 2016
Explored D.C.'s culinary scene, interviewed restaurateurs, and wrote related articles Explored D.C.'s culinary scene, interviewed restaurateurs, and wrote related articles
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American Word Magazine
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Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Writer
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Sep 2015 - May 2016
Explored American University's student life and culture, interviewed students, and wrote related articles Explored American University's student life and culture, interviewed students, and wrote related articles
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AMLit Magazine
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Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Copyeditor and Reviewer
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Sep 2015 - May 2016
Reviewed and selected submissions of short fiction, poetry, and photography for publishing and edited staff writing Reviewed and selected submissions of short fiction, poetry, and photography for publishing and edited staff writing
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Education
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New York University
Master's degree, American Journalism -
McGill University
Bachelor's degree, English Literature and Psychology -
American University
Bachelor's degree, Comparative Literature -
University of California, Los Angeles
Summer curriculum, Japanese Language and Literature -
University of California, Berkeley
Summer curriculum, Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution