Kylie Wooten

Cypress, CA 714-***-**** ade0ow@r.postjobfree.com

English and Communication

I graduated in July 2020 from Brigham Young University – Idaho with a 3.95 GPA Bachelor’s in English, with an emphasis in professional writing. I am excited to translate my academic knowledge and success into a career where I can utilize my writing and editing skills.

Education:

Bachelor of Arts - English Brigham Young University – Idaho 2017–2020

Relevant English Experience:

Wonders and Miracle Book Project

Transcribed a 25-minute podcast into book form for a client to prepare for future publication. After a detailed review of the podcast, I had to edit, format, and rewrite the podcast into story form. I was given creative liberty on content to keep or delete for this project.

Robert Louis Stevenson Collection Project

Copyedited footnotes on a collection of Robert Louis Stevenson essays for a college professor. These edits were tailored to the Modern Language Association style guide in addition to the client’s own personal style sheet.

Leslie Park Ovard’s Proving Up Memoir

Copyedited a 218-page memoir focusing on the narrative voice while maintaining the consistency of pictures, grammar, and style of the client. The Chicago style guide and the client’s personal style were used. The memoir will be submitted for eventual publication by the client.

Professional History:

Teacher’s Aid: Brigham Young University – Idaho 2019, 2020

Taught an average of 10 students a week how to write a thesis and organize their paper

Reviewed with students the Modern Language Association guidelines in regards to grammar, mechanics and formatting to allow for a more professional and legible paper

English Tutor: Brigham Young University – Idaho 2019

Tutored an average of 10 students a week

Reviewed and prepared lessons at the beginning of each week

Adjusted teaching methods as required to maximize learning based on individual student needs

Administrative Assistant LDS Employment Center, Fountain Valley, CA 2016

Taught a portion of the Accelerated Job Search class to an average of 5 job seekers twice a week

Searched various databases for candidates relevant to their desired position

Updated employment center multiple times weekly to help employment specialists assist clients

Skill Set:

Copy Editing Adobe Suite Communications

Detail Oriented Project Coordination Fact Checking

Research Substantive Editing Consulting

Technical Writing Online Editing MS Office Suite

Achievements:

BYU-Idaho Academic Scholarship Freshman-Senior

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