SUMMARY
Client-focused, deadline-driven editor, writer, and tutor with proven excellence in communication, organization, and attention to detail. With 19+ years of work experience, I am best known for my empathy, trustworthiness, and problem-solving abilities, and these traits are the driving force behind my editing style and thoughtful interactions with clients, as well as the way I approach work.
EDITORIAL SKILLS AND TRAINING
Editorial Training: Certificate in Editing, University of Washington, 2021
Onscreen Editing: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office 365; Adobe Acrobat; Google Docs
Hard-copy Editing: Proficient in using proofreading marks
Style Manual: Chicago Manual of Style, 17th edition
Sample Client Projects:
EDITORIAL WORK HISTORY
June 2021-Current: Proofreader | Medical Life Care Planners | Proofreading, light copyediting, and formatting of life care planning reports and medical costs analyses
September 2020-January 2022: Contributing Writer | Unwritten | Creating original content on popular millennial blog site, utilizing WordPress and Google Docs
January 2019-August 2019: Administrative Assistant and Editor | WorkMed Consulting | Formatted, copyedited, and transcribed nearly 100 medical documents, including portions of a medical textbook and policies to be submitted for certification
June 2010-January 2011: Proofreader | IntelliShop | Corrected errors in spelling and grammar, fact-checked inconsistencies, and communicated with shoppers to gain additional details on submitted reports
OTHER EXPERIENCE
November 2020–Current: Literacy Tutor | Amplify
• Tutoring K-5 students in literacy skills, advancing reading fluency, and monitoring growth
September 2019–June 2020: AmeriCorps Site Coordinator | Reading Partners
• Coached and supervised 35 volunteer tutors in literacy instruction for 36 students in grades K-4
• Delivered over 200 literacy tutoring sessions, increasing tutor capacity by 25 percent
• Developed individualized learning plans for 36 students using proprietary evidence-based curriculum
• Managed a dynamic reading center schedule in collaboration with school staff and volunteers
• Administered computerized literacy assessments with all students to track student performance metrics
• Completed 104 hours of literacy tutor training and professional development with AmeriCorps team
• Oversaw Salesforce data entry to track towards student growth goals and ensure program fidelity
• Worked with school leadership to identify and enroll target students to receive 27 sessions per student
April 2018–August 2019: Tech Lab Instructor | Boys and Girls Club
• Supervised and mentored up to 40 students in computer-based activity lab for afterschool program
• Developed set of educational activities for students, encouraging healthy competition and teambuilding
February 2018–April 2019: Tutor | Huntington Learning Center
• Prepared 15 high school students for the ACT using Huntington curriculum
August 2017–April 2018: Substitute Teacher | Renhill Staffing
• Instructed and assisted charter school students in grades Pre-K through 12
• Provided academic and emotional management support as long-term aide for special needs student
October 2002–August 2017: Toledo Lucas County Public Library
Department Clerk
• Promoted from circulation clerk role, supported library youth programming for over 200 children
• Inventoried, assembled, and delivered youth program supplies to 20 library locations
• Developed data tracking system to manage program supply inventory using Excel
Circulation Clerk
• Promoted from shelver role, provided excellent customer service by phone, email, and in person
• Co-led monthly book discussions for a group of 10 senior citizen patrons
• Taught basic computer usage to patrons and assisted with troubleshooting technical issues
Shelver
• Sorted, arranged, and shelved audiovisual materials
EDUCATION
Certificate in Editing, University of Washington, 2021
Bachelor of Arts in English, University of Toledo, 2011
