Joanna Jarc Robinson, Ph.D
CHILDREN'S WRITER, ILLUSTRATOR, AND EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL
New! My Warrior Journal - A record of my healing journey
My Warrior Journal is a semi-structured journal for anyone who is on a healing journey, but it is especially designed for people who are battling cancer. The unique layout, with basic prompts across two pages, allows the warrior to easily track daily feelings & thoughts, energy levels, eating patterns, physical symptoms, and the best moments of the day. Additionally, warriors can express random questions or thoughts, focus on the positives they are thankful for, and keep track of the special people who showed up with support. When fatigue hits and energy levels are low, this journal makes it easy to fill in, circle, or just jot down words on the lines provided. This 7 x 10 journal has 160-pages (81 daily spreads) and is a great way for a warrior of any age to record his or her own personal journey to recovery, healing, and survival. The Warrior Journal is the creative work of a breast cancer warrior who is currently fighting the battle and healing!
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RESUME
Joanna J. Robinson
CREATIVE STRATEGIST, WRITER, ILLUSTRATOR, & EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL
I am recognized for my absurd creativity and my ability to transform psychologically sensible concepts into real and effective applications. My passion for education, curriculum, social justice, and mental health propels me toward project collaborations where I can express my authentic self and share my expertise in meaningful ways to help other humans.
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Current Employment
​Lead Behavioral Science Strategist
Educational and Psychological Content Expert
centric​ ai incorporated
Start -Fall 2024
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Adjunct Instructor - PSY 100 - Introduction to Psychology
Central Ohio Technical College
Start - Autumn 2022
​robinson.3079@cotc.edu ​​​​
Self-Employed Freelance Writer, Illustrator, and Education Professional
​​​​Start - Spring 2008
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Skills
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Educational Content Development
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Children's Stories
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Curriculum Development
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Character Development
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Common Core Standards
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Project Management
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Mental Health Counseling
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Writing & Editing
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Product & Concept Development
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Qualitative Research
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Brainstorming
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Application of Theory to Curriculum
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Illustration
Computer Proficiency
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Microsoft Word
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Excel
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Powerpoint
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Adobe Illustrator
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Adobe Indesign
Work Experience
• Wrote professional development content, middle school scripts and curriculum, as well as teacher lesson plans and activity pages for
Kids Kicking Cancer - The Heroes Circle.
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• Illustrated and designed a Safe Touches booklet for The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.
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• Wrote 50+ original children’s stories, including a combination of fiction and non-fiction, Wrote additional creative copy like poetry,
jokes, riddles, dialogue, and fun, factual information.
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• Wrote fiction and non-fiction early learning story content for Red Apple Reading program.
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• Illustrated, designed, and completed interior book edits and layouts for children's book on behalf of Erie Island Media.
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• Wrote one 4th grade chapter book and one 5th grade chapter book (approx. 20,000 words each).
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• Wrote and illustrated workbook content and beginning readers for Dar El Ilm, an English as a second language program for children.
• Completed 20+ educational blogs and philosophical blog posts.
• Wrote science and math curriculum content for grades K-8, educational ideas for parents, creative arts content, educational workbook
content, educational website content, various other website content, advertising copywriting, taglines, and creative copywriting.
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• Edited qualitative and quantitative dissertations for doctoral students in various disciplines.
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Kids Kicking Cancer - The Heroes Circle, New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, Tighe Publishing Services, Red Line Editorial, Norwood House Press, Intuary - Farfaria, Red Apple Reading, Istation, IMSafe - Child Safety Solutions, Thinking Tree Enterprises, Erie Island Media, Proximity Marketing, Dar El Ilm, Woodsphere Publishing, Inquiry Studios, Sheepdog Group, Turtle Diary, Pearson Publishing, Cypherkids, Gingersport, Kennedy Center for the Arts, Encyclopædia Britannica, Chatterfun, Evergreen Creations, Jigasa, Konsortium, Positive Promotions, Mac Sports, Demand Studios, and various other small companies and individuals.
Partner Companies
​AMERICAN GREETINGS CORPORATION, Cleveland, OH 2010 to 2011 Senior Writer
• Wrote greeting card sentiments for various consumer categories, including Teens and Tweens, Generation Y, Generation X, and the
Boomer Generation; Masculine, Feminine and Modern Family recipients and senders.
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• Wrote sentiments for various holidays and occasions (Easter, Halloween, Christmas, Sympathy, Birthday, and Everyday captions.
• Served as Co-leader of Brainstormers, offering idea solutions corporate-wide.
• Participated in the following teams and projects: Editorial Strategic Focus Team, Generation X Strategic Project Team, Lead on
Editorial Innovation project, Editorial Lead on Teen/Tween project, and served as a member of Editorial Social Outreach Committee.
LEARNING HORIZONS, Cleveland, OH 2005 to 2009 Editorial Manager
• Identified curricular concepts and created new educational products for Learning Horizons, Sesame Street, Nick Jr., LeapFrog, and
Encyclopedia Britannica SmartMath.
• Implemented consistent editorial direction guided by current learning trends, educational standards, a multi-dimensional learning
approach, and a constructivist philosophy of education.
• Managed freelance writers on various and multiple projects.
• Wrote educational content for multiple books, flashcards, and other educational product.
• Managed all editorial content, as well as marketing, sales, catalog, and promotional copy.
• Established a professional Educational Review Board. Managed reviewers and product reviews, analyzed findings; completed revisions of
three book series based on outcomes.
• Managed product lines through all stages of development from sourcing to product delivery.
• Collaborated with team, including illustrators, designers, sales team, vendors, and printers.
CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY, Cleveland, OH 2000 to 2007
University Instructor - Teacher Education/Curriculum and Foundations Department
• Lectured for the Education Department of on various topics, including Social & Psychological Foundations of Education, Social Issues in
Education, and Career Counseling.


BELLEFAIRE JEWISH CHILDREN’S BUREAU, Shaker Heights, OH 2002 to 2006
School-Based Counselor; Psychology Assistant
• Worked as school-based mental health counselor providing individual counseling, art therapy, small group counseling, family intervention,
and school-based prevention.

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WSEM CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS, Cleveland, OH 1995 to 2000
Art Therapist, Home Visitor, Classroom Aide
• Conducted individual & group art therapy sessions; provided in-home educational activities, social services, and family counseling; assisted educators with day-to-day classroom activities.
EDUCATION
Doctorate of Philosophy, Urban Education
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Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH
2004
Counseling Specialization
Dissertation: “I’m Pathetic”: A transformation of children’s shame experiences.
Masters of Art, Art Therapy
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Ursuline College, Cleveland, OH
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1999
Thesis: Cultural Similarities in Children’s Human Figure Drawings​
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
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John Carroll University, Cleveland, OH
​1994