Joshua Berman

Joshua Berman

Independent Writing and Editing Professional

Greater Denver Area

Current
  • Spanish Teacher at Shining Mountain Waldorf School
  • Freelance Writer at Self Employed
  • Author at Moon Handbooks (Self-employed)
  • Freelance Writer (Self-employed)
Past
Education
  • Brown University
Connections
228 connections
Industry
Writing and Editing
Websites

Joshua Berman’s Summary

Varied experience in travel writing, environmental journalism, international development, experiential education, and natural resource management.

I can provide sharp, exclusive copy for features, travel stories, web content, and more. I am fluent in Spanish and specialize in Tourism, Adventure/Travel, Environmental Issues, and Wilderness Education—with a focus on Central America, especially Nicaragua and Belize.

I am available for talks and slide shows about my books and travels, often with live music

Joshua Berman’s Specialties:

I am fluent in Spanish and specialize in Tourism, Adventure/Travel, Environmental Issues, Wilderness Education, and Resource Management. I am an expert on Central America, and have experience in Pakistan, India, Southeast Asia, and Africa.

Certifications: Wilderness First Responder, Type I Firefighter, Advanced Spanish Speaker, Advanced Open Water SCUBA Diver.


Joshua Berman’s Experience

  • Spanish Teacher

    Shining Mountain Waldorf School

    (Primary/Secondary Education industry)

    July 2008Present (1 year 1 month)

    Teach Spanish to grades 1-7.

  • Freelance Writer

    Self Employed

    (Writing and Editing industry)

    2001Present (8 years)

  • Author

    Moon Handbooks (Self-employed)

    (Self-Employed; Publishing industry)

    January 2001Present (8 years 7 months)

    Author of three guidebook titles with Avalon Travel Publishing:
    Moon Nicaragua
    Moon Living Abroad in Nicaragua
    Moon Belize

  • Freelance Writer

    Self-employed

    (Self-Employed; Myself Only; BMON; Writing and Editing industry)

    January 1997Present (12 years 7 months)

    Joshua Berman is an award-winning guidebook author whose articles, essays, and images have appeared in a range of print and online publications, including National Geographic Traveler, The Boston Globe, Yoga Journal, Outside Traveler, Transitions Abroad, and Hooked on the Outdoors. Joshua is a freelance writer and photographer specializing in Travel/Adventure, Wilderness Education, Social Justice, and Environmental Issues around the world

  • Fixer, Production Assistant, Location Services

    Travel Channel

    (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Broadcast Media industry)

    20092009 (less than a year)

  • Project Editor

    Perseus Books Group

    (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Publishing industry)

    October 2007July 2008 (10 months)

    Managed all aspects of editorial production for major nonfiction and fiction titles.

  • Senior Development Staff Writer

    National Jewish Medical and Research Center

    (Non-Profit; 1001-5000 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)

    August 2007October 2007 (3 months)

  • Instructor

    Outward Bound Wilderness

    (Education Management industry)

    June 1995July 2007 (12 years 2 months)

  • Wildland Firefighter

    National Park Service

    (Government Agency; 5001-10,000 employees; Environmental Services industry)

    March 2003November 2003 (9 months)

    Firefighter, Fire Effects Monitor: Served with Whiskeytown Fire Use Module, based in French Gulch, California; backcountry travel throughout US to manage and monitor prescribed burns and lightning fires; trained in emergency/outdoor skills.

    Also worked as Volunteer Firefighter and EMT in 1996 for Fort Jones VFD and for Klamath National Forest. Currently WFR-certified.

    More here: http://stonegrooves.net/fire/fire.html

  • Peace Corps Volunteer

    Peace Corps Nicaragua

    (Government Agency; Environmental Services industry)

    January 1998April 2000 (2 years 4 months)

  • Volunteer

    United States Peace Corps

    (Writing and Editing industry)

    19982000 (2 years)

  • Asst. Editor

    Sport and Fitness Publishing

    (Writing and Editing industry)

    19961997 (1 year)


Joshua Berman’s Education

  • Brown University

    19911995


Additional Information

Joshua Berman’s Websites:

Joshua Berman’s Interests:

Travel writing, Nicaragua, Belize, guidebooks, freelance, Outward Bound, experiential education

Joshua Berman’s Honors:

Lowell Thomas Travel Writing Award


Joshua Berman’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

  • consulting offers
  • new ventures
  • reference requests
  • getting back in touch

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