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Jonathan Weiss

@jonathanweiss

I am a linguist and language educator specializing in documentation, curriculum design, and AI-assisted language learning.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I seek roles that combine language documentation, curriculum design, and culturally aware content development, in collaborative teams using responsible AI tools.

I am a linguist and language educator with more than six years of international experience in language documentation, cultural adaptation, and multilingual content creation. I focus on producing culturally relevant materials that support language learning and preservation.

I authored a 125-page academic description of a Bantu language and have applied sociolinguistic methods to community literacy and documentation projects. My research and publications demonstrate rigorous analysis of phonology, grammar, and discourse.

I have designed degree programs, developed online and classroom curricula, and led international study-abroad experiences that blend language practice with cultural immersion. I mentor diverse learners and tailor approaches for ESL and multilingual students.

I embrace responsible AI use in language projects, am proficient with linguistic tools and LMS platforms, and collaborate effectively across multilingual teams. I am passionate about preserving under-documented languages and creating engaging, culturally rich learning experiences.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Linguist / Translator

SIL International / Wycliffe Bible Translators

Jan 2016 - Apr 2022 (6 years 3 months)

Authored a 125-page linguistic description of Pimbwe and developed community literacy and culturally relevant educational content for under-documented Bantu languages, supporting translation projects and local language learning.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Trinity Western University logoTU

Trinity Western University

Master of Arts, Linguistics and Translation

2015 - 2020

Grade: 3.8

Activities and societies: N/A

Master of Arts in Linguistics and Translation awarded May 2020 through Trinity Western University.

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Silver Lake College of the Holy Family

Master of Science, Management and Organizational Behavior

Master of Science in Management and Organizational Behavior completed May 2012.

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Drury University

Bachelor of Arts, Spanish and Global Studies

Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Global Studies completed May 2000.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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