Special Education University

Nissa Wallinga

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Career Experience

Freelance editor

July 2009-present

? Revise articles for publication, manuscripts and essays for college and

graduate students

Writing instructor- AshfordUniversity

June 2009-April 2010

? Implemented online writing curriculum for college freshman

? Graded student work, provided feedback on essays, updated virtual

discussion board

Teacher- Teach for America

June 2006-June 2009

? Created a writing curriculum for students with limited English

proficiency and learning difficulties

? Taught special education and acted as special education coordinator at

under-resourced public schools

Copy editor- Columbia Missourian

August 2005-December 2005

? Paginated and designed pages for the national news, local news and

features sections

? Edited copy for the features section

Copy editor- Rochester (Minn.) Post-Bulletin

June 2005-August 2005

? Paginated and designed pages for the nation/world, business and jobs

sections

? Edited copy for the sports, news and features sections

Reporter- Columbia Missourian

August 2004-May 2005

? Reported on the public life beat

? Revised Columbia Missourian stylebook, 2005 edition

Columnist- St. Cloud Times Writer's Group

January 2001-September 2002

? Contributed editorials about community issues, politics and current

events

Education

Master of Fine Arts- Fiction Writing ? University of Nebraska, will

graduate August 2011 ? 4.00 GPA

Master of Special Education-Generalist ? University of Nevada, 2007 ? 3.97

GPA

Bachelor of Journalism-Editing and Design ? University of Missouri, 2006 ?

3.70 GPA ? Magna Cum Laude

Skills and Interests

? Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe and Quark software

? Expert in MLA, APA, Chicago, and AP formatting

Awards and Publication

2005 Dow Jones Newspaper Fund Internship

University of Missouri School of Journalism Dean's List

? Fall 2002, Spring 2003, Fall 2003, Spring 2004, Fall 2004, Spring 2005,

Spring 2006

Published poem-"Reconciliation"

? Poetry Motel, February 2003

I am a goal-driven, experienced editor and writer with a passion for

language and a penchant for detail. I am looking for unique and rewarding

opportunities where I am challenged to use all the skills I have acquired

in my professional life.

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