Curriculum Vitae

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Theresa K. S. Jory

Cell Phone: (514) 799-9412
Email:scarletcougar@gmail.com

Languages: English (written & spoken) and conversational French

Education: 

2005 -                          Concordia University

·        MA History & Philosophy of Religion (IN PROGRESS)
Foci: Neo-Paganism & East Asian Religions

2002 - 2005                 Concordia University

·        BA Honours Religion

1999 – 2000                Vanier College

·        Studied the Animal Health Technology (incomplete... did first year of a 3-yr program)

1994 – 1997                Concordia University Center for Continuing Education

·        Certificate in Journalism

·        Certificate in Graphic Design

·        Certificate in Technical Communication

1991 – 1995                Concordia University

·        BA major Classical Studies / minor Anthropology

1989 – 1991                John Abbott College

·        DEC Pure & Applied Science

Work Experience:

The Magical Blend / Le Mélange Magique (July 1999 – present)

·        Manager, sales, customer service, purchase ordering, web and manual mail-order

Crescent Moon (1995 – present)

·        Designing, researching and performing seminars and workshops on various cultural and religious subjects to adults, developing curriculum for the long-term study program, as well as writing both textbooks and presentation material

NDG Animal Hospital (July 2002 – 2005)

·        Reception and assisting Vet Technician

Lester B. Pearson English School Board

LaSalle Junior Elementary & Hurbert-Percell Elementary Schools & Orchard Academy (2001-present)

·        Substitute teaching all levels all subjects as needed

WynterGreene Magazine (2000 – 2003)

·        Layout, writing, editing, management and publishing

Animal Health Clinic (Summer 1999)

·        Volunteering as assistant to the Vet Tech.

SPCA (Summer 1999)

·        Volunteer for cleaning and care of all animals, fostering of ill/injured/pregnant cats

Children’s World Academy (February – June 1998)

·        Teaching Science to Grade 3.

Action Software (July 1996 – March 1997)

·        Technical Writing and Editing for their program MOOM Tutor.

·        Marketing Writing and Web page design.

·        Teaching English to the Authoring Team.

Children’s World Academy (March 1995 – June 1996 and March – October 1997)

·        Assisting with teaching Language Arts (English) to Grades 1 & 2.

·        Teaching Mexican History to Grade 2.

·        Teaching Intercultural Studies to Grade 3 & 5.

·        Teaching Art to Grades 1 & 2.

·        Teaching Language Arts (English) to Grade 2.

Other Activities and Interests:

©       Arts & Crafts

©       Researching Ancient Cultures and Religions

©       Writing Poetry & sci-fi fan fiction

References:

Letters of reference and other documents are available upon request.

Portfolio of works available upon request.

Other Relevant Experience:

·        Volunteering as Library assistance, PR, Finance and member of the Board of Directors for the Montreal Pagan Resource Centre (2000 – present)

·        Founded Concordia University Pagan Society in 1994, was president till the end of 1995, returned to presidency 2002 – 2005.

·        Focusing on counseling and clergy services for the students of Crescent Moon and for the Montreal Pagan community.

Pagan Education:

·        1988 directed to investigate women’s spirituality and my Irish roots when a nun, my religion teacher in Grade 10, noticed my beliefs were different from the usual Christian beliefs.

·        1989 began studying religions and witchcraft in the choices of my courses at college and university.

·        1989 met my first High Priestess who trained me and initiated me the year after.

·        1992 delved deep in the studies of cultures and religions and neo-Paganism.

·        1994 began teaching small workshops and holding discussions on Pagan subjects at Concordia University Pagan Society.

·        1997 got very involved in community and public rituals, learning from the many coven leaders in the Montreal Area.

·        2000 Dedicated into Black Forest coven under the mentorship of Silver Ravenwolf and Ray Malbrough.

·        2001 Samhain earned First Degree in Black Forest.

·        2002 August earned Second Degree in Black Forest

·        2004 August earned Third Degree in Black Forest

·        2005 Earned my BA Honors Religion at Concordia University with the focus on Paganism.

·        2005 August earned Clan Charter in Black Forest 

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