Writer * Artist *Teacher
Saint John * New Brunswick * Canada langguth@sjfn.nb.ca
Background
Level VI certified teacher with creative approaches, drawing on experience as a professional writer and artist active with business, community service groups, students, and the general public.
Teaching Experience
2000-2001 Public School Year Long-Term Substitute Teacher (Methods and Resource), N.B. Dept. of Education, District 8, Saint John, N.B.
(Assumed a full-time teaching assignment as a Methods and Resource Teacher at Prince Charles School.)
1998-2000 Public School Years Substitute Teacher, N.B. Dept. of Education, District 8, Saint John, N.B.
(Assumed various short-term teaching assignments at various levels and various schools in the District.)
Winter/Spring 1998 Teaching Intern (Middle and Foundation levels), N.B. Dept. of Education, District 8, Saint John, N.B.
(Assumed full teaching loads at Bayside Middle School and Saint Malachy's Memorial High School.)
Oct. 1995-June 1997 Tutor, N.B. Dept. of Education, School District No. 8, Saint John, N.B.
(Assisted students with basic reading, writing, and numerical skills as well as more advanced material; completion of assignments; and preparation for tests.)
May 1995 to present Freelance Writing Instructor and Private Tutor, Saint John, N.B.
(Teach courses focused on writing and assist students in various subject areas.)
Jan.-Mar. 1995 Writing Instructor, University of New Brunswick, Saint John, N.B.
(Developed and taught a fiction writing course.)
Sept. 1990-Apr. 1992 Graduate Assistant, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, N.B.
(Assisted with the production of literary quarterly The Fiddlehead and lectured and marked papers for an introductory-level English course.)
Communications Experience
April 1998 to present Co-Owner & Operator, Fundy Gallery of Art, Saint John, N.B.
(Operate a co-operative art gallery, market gallery products to the public, and handle gallery event promotion.)
June 1997 to September 2000 Literary Arts Representative (Anglophone) and Chair of Programs and Juries Committee, New Brunswick Arts Board, Fredericton, N.B.
(Represented the New Brunswick writing community on a provincial cultural advisory board and chaired a committee responsible for new and exisiting arts-funding programs and a peer-review system.)
July 1996-May 1997 Secretary and News Reporter, Saint John Art Club, Saint John, N.B.
(Reported art-related news for Fundy Cable program The Art Club Chronicles, recorded minutes, and produced monthly newsletter The Saint John Arts Scene.)
Mar. 1995-July 1997 Content Committee Member, Saint John Free-Net, Inc., Saint John, N.B.
(Discussed SJFN's structure, reported recommendations, and managed a partnership with NBCC and WFNB.)
Nov. 1994-Feb. 1997 Editorial Board Member, The Cormorant, University of New Brunswick, Saint John, N.B.
(Evaluated submissions and managed a selection committee for a literary magazine.)
May 1994 to present Director, Writers' Federation of New Brunswick, Fredericton, N.B.
(As Secretary (1995-1996), Second Vice President (1996-1997), First Vice President (1997-1998), President (1998-2000), and Past President (2000-2001), liaisoned with the Saint John writing community; recorded minutes; produced a Directory of Members; developed a WFNB website; planned and executed the 15th Annual General Meeting; administered a literary competition; assembled a series of Boards of Directors; and directed a provincial arts organization.)
Sept. 1992 to May 2000 Facilitator and Contact Person, Saint John Writers' Group, Saint John, N.B.
(Managed a non-profit arts group; handled inquiries, publicity, and information exchange; and created, hosted, and produced monthly Fundy Cable program The Write Way and segments of weekly show Culture Counts to highlight writers.)
Apr. 1992 to present Freelance Writer, Saint John, N.B.
(Offer a range of professional writing services to both individual and corporate clients.)
Summer 1990 Marketing Assistant, Morrison Marketing Inc., Saint John, N.B.
(Assisted with the production of corporate publications, newsletters, brochures, etc.)
Summers 1987-1989 Research and Public Relations Assistant, Saint John Board of Trade, Saint John, N.B.
(Wrote articles for newsletter Saint John Today and assisted with its production.)
Education
May 1998 B.Ed., Education
Saint Thomas University, Fredericton, N.B.
July 1997 & Aug. 1998
Marine Sketching and Painting course
Scot Free, Saint John, N.B.
May 1994 to present
Professional writing courses
Writers' Federation of New Brunswick, Fredericton, N.B.
Oct. 1992 M.A., English and Creative Writing
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, N.B.
July 1991 and 1992
Maritime Writers' Workshop
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, N.B.
May 1990 B.A., English, First Class Honours with Distinction
Saint Thomas University, Fredericton, N.B.
June 1986 High School Diploma, High Honours
Saint Malachy's Memorial High School, Saint John, N.B.
Achievements
2000 First Prize for "New River Beach II" and Third Prize for "Country Bridge", acrylic paintings, Atlantic National Exhibition Art Competition. Also Second Prize for Felt Wall-Hanging.
1999 Third Prize for "Between the Trees", acrylic painting, Atlantic National Exhibition Art Competition.
1998 New Brunswick Teachers Certification, Level VI, New Brunswick Department of Education.
1997 Saint John Art Club Adult Education Scholarship.
1997 Province of New Brunswick Arts Branch Creation Grant to develop an interactive fiction.
1997 First Prize, Radio Drama, Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia 20th Annual Atlantic Writing Competition.
1996 Second Prize, Falcon Science Fiction and Fantasy Society Short Story Competition.
1996 First Prize, Maritime Science Fiction Festival Short Story Competition.
1995 First Prize and Honourable Mention, Scarborough Arts Council Poetry Competition.
1995 First Prize, Short Radio Drama Competition, CBC Radio Saint John.
1990-1992 Graduate Assistantship, University of New Brunswick.