Jeff Reynolds, Copy Editor

Jeff Reynolds

Copy Editor

Jusoor Post

Location
Egypt
Education
Diploma, Islamic Studies and Arabic Translation
Experience
17 years, 3 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :17 years, 3 Months

Copy Editor at Jusoor Post
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • My current job since June 2022

Edit and publish articles for an international news website
Research and fact check information

Arabic Teacher at Self-employed
  • United States - Pennsylvania
  • My current job since January 2009

Taught beginner and intermediate Arabic

Copy Editor at Baghdad Post
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • September 2018 to October 2019

Write, translate and edit articles, with an emphasis on Iraq and the Middle East
Pitch important stories to other reporters

Copy Editor at Daily News Egypt
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • February 2017 to August 2018

Edited and proofread articles
Translated from Arabic to English
Worked with reporters to verify information

Copy Editor at Egypt Today
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • July 2017 to June 2018

Edited and proofread articles
Translated from Arabic to English
Worked with reporters to verify information
Wrote and published several articles

Founder, Owner, Farmer at Pure Harvest Co-op
  • United States - Pennsylvania
  • January 2012 to November 2016

★ Successfully designed a sustainable farm
★ Used organic, bio-dynamic, and permaculture methods from seed to harvest
★ Introduced rare foreign and heirloom crops to the region
★ Managed 20-member Community Supported Argiculture (CSA) program

Arabic Teacher at Sakina Collective
  • United States - Pennsylvania - Allentown
  • November 2013 to June 2016

Taught beginner and intermediate Arabic to 20+ students

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Supervisor at Lancaster Farm Fresh Co-op
  • United States - Pennsylvania
  • July 2011 to July 2013

★ Supervised 1000+ member Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program
★ Sorted and packed produce
★ Delivered customer orders
★ Organized warehouse

Sustainable Farming Intern at Taproot Farm
  • United States - Pennsylvania
  • March 2009 to June 2011

★ Completed training in the various aspects of farming (from seed to market)
★ Raised 200 layer chickens

English Teacher at NEXT Business School
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • January 2007 to November 2008

★ Taught English to Arabic-speakers
★ Created learning materials, tests, and program outline
★ Increased enrollment through creation of free, monthly “English Day” open to general public

Education

Diploma, Islamic Studies and Arabic Translation
  • at Sakina Collective
  • June 2016
Diploma, Permaculture Design
  • at Permaculture Research Institute
  • September 2014
Bachelor's degree, Arabic
  • at American University in Cairo
  • April 2008

Studied Arabic, Islamic Studies, Political Science, and Philosophy

Diploma, Arabic
  • at La Rona School of Languages
  • December 2006
High school or equivalent, N/A
  • at Wilson High School
  • June 2004

Specialties & Skills

Sustainable Design
Sustainable Agriculture
Translation
Microsoft Office
Communication Skills
Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
Creativity
Adaptability
Entrepreneurial Skills
Editing
Proofreading

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Native Speaker
German
Beginner

Training and Certifications

Permaculture Design Certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2014

Hobbies

  • Reading
  • Sustainable Agriculture
  • Languages and cultures
  • Religion