ELAINE S. FRIEDMAN

ENGLISH COMPOSITION AND ESL PROFESSOR

ACADEMIC AND MEDICAL EDITOR

518-***-****

adzpo1@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Professor of English and Medical and Academic Editor with an MA in Teaching English and years of editing, writing, teaching, and research experience seeks to apply superior writing and editing skills; strong knowledge of content development; expertise in tailoring content to varied audiences; and experience working in a collaborative environment to produce content that is factually and grammatically correct, clear, concise, and adheres to the highest standards as an outstanding Proofreader.

SKILLS

Superior capacity to write and edit all forms of content in varied subject areas, including Medical, Scientific, Technical, and Business English

Exceptional ability to tailor written content to both professional and public audiences representing different specialties and backgrounds

Expertise in use of MS 365, Google Docs, and Adobe Acrobat document creation and editing tools

Advanced proficiency in instructional design and content development using learning and content management systems

Mastery in delivering verbal and written instructional content in all areas of English grammar and composition

Strong knowledge of the elements of successful international and intercultural communication

Command of and experience in using SEO best practices

Advanced proficiency in speaking, writing, and reading Spanish

EXPERIENCE

Professor of English Composition and ESL Aug. 2015–Present

Hudson Valley Community College Troy, NY

Guide students in acquisition of communication skills for academic and professional success

Design, develop, and deliver curricula and content for ESL and English Composition courses

Collaborate with subject-matter experts and instructional designers to design courses

Instruct students in elements of grammar and syntax in academic writing

Perform skills analysis to create personalized learning plans and adapt teaching style

Develop course materials using open educational resources and learning management systems

Employ learning software to assess student progress and monitor learning outcomes

Remain abreast of and adopt emerging technologies and instructional best practices

Promote and provide opportunities for experiential learning and skill application

Medical Editor March 2023–Present

GW Comprehensive Content Services St. Louis, MO

Apply in-depth understanding of medical concepts and research methodologies to produce grammatically and factually precise manuscripts

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine and enhance research articles, case studies, and commentaries

Distill complex scientific information into clear, consistent content for publication.

Ensure adherence to style-guide, journal, medical specialty, and industry standards

Manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a deadline-driven environment

Conduct comprehensive fact-checking and reference verification

Collaborate with compositors to ensure proper integration of edited content into print and digital formats

Academic and Medical Editor Apr. 2002–Present

Extraordinary Editing Waterford, NY

Edit online academic content, research articles, dissertations, theses, medical and scientific reports, website content, business and technical documentation, white and grey papers, books and book chapters, and brief communications according to precise specifications

Format documents according to Chicago, APA, AMA AP, MLA, and Plain Language Styles

Aid in writing and preparing application materials for undergraduate and graduate admissions

Collaborate with advisors and administrators for successful completion of all documentation

Conduct fact-checking to confirm accuracy and currency of content

Collaborate with subject-matter experts to ensure content is accurate and comprehensive

Assist non-native English speakers translate content for publication in English-medium sources

EDUCATION

MA, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Florida International University

MS, Information Science and Policy, State University of New York at Albany

BS, Consumer Economics and Housing, Cornell University

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Certification as BEST Plus 2.0 Administrator

Completion of HVCC Mastery of Web-Enhanced Training

Participation in Open SUNY OER Community Course Experience (https://www.credly.com/users/elaine-friedman/badges)

Completion of Faculty Guild Reflective Teaching Fellowship

Member of American Medical Writers Association, National Association of Independent Writers and Editors, TESOL International Association, and National Council of Teachers of English

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