Copy Editor Web Content

Tom Cadorette

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• 15+ years of experience as a professional and freelance editor, skilled in all stages of editorial production.

• 10+ years as a public school English teacher at a Title I school, specializing in curriculum design, equity-focused instruction, and culturally responsive teaching.

• Strengths include style guide expertise (Chicago, AP, APA), developmental and substantive editing, copyediting, proofreading, fact-checking, manuscript preparation, galley review, and author collaboration.

• Seeking roles in Editorial & Publication (Acquisitions, Developmental Editing, Copy Editing, Proofreading) and Communications (Content Strategy, Grant/Proposal Editing, Communications Specialist). Core Competencies

• Developmental & Copy Editing

• Editorial Project Management

• Chicago, AP, & APA Style Expertise

• SEO Content Optimization & Strategy

• Collaboration, CMS, & Web Publishing Platforms

• Metadata, Alt Text, & Accessibility Standards

Professional Experience

Freelance Editor/Co-Owner, cadoredit, LLC, Alexandria, VA May 2007 to present

• Provides copywriting, substantive editing, and proofreading for online, digital, and print publication

• Operates a successful freelance editing business with ongoing contracts and repeat clients.

• Expert in the Chicago Manual of Style, American Psychiatric Association Publication Manual, & AP Stylebook.

• Edit blog posts and digital content for clarity, SEO alignment, and structural polish.

• Conducts keyword research to guide content edits and improve search relevance.

• Experienced with HTML5 editing, SEO best practices, and publishing across WordPress, Medium, and wikis.

• Tutors high school students in college-level composition and literary analysis. Book Development Editor, American Counseling Association, Alexandria, VA June 2024 to January 2025

• Evaluated manuscripts for clarity, structure, tone, and adherence to APA and CMOS.

• Provided developmental feedback and copyedited for consistency, grammar, and engagement.

• Applied APA and CMOS formatting, refining citations and references for accuracy and compliance.

• Integrated SEO and accessibility into editorial workflows (metadata, alt text, headers) for web discoverability.

• Collaborated with authors to strengthen arguments, improve readability, and elevate quality.

• Managed the full editorial process from manuscript acceptance to publication. English Teacher, Alexandria City Public Schools, Alexandria, VA August 2023 to June 2024

• Holds a Virginia Collegiate Professional License in English, grade levels 7–12.

• Designed and adapted instructional materials to meet individual learning needs within established lesson plans.

• Administered assessments to evaluate student competency and inform lesson plans.

• Communicated progress, expectations, and improvement strategies to parents and guardians.

• Evaluated student achievement, providing feedback to students, parents, and administration.

• Tracked and documented student progress toward skill mastery and mandated requirements. English Teacher, West Potomac High School, Fairfax County Public Schools, Alexandria, VA February 2013 to June 2023

• Transitioned from a 30+ year private-sector career to teaching in Fairfax County Public Schools.

• Proficient in digital learning management systems (Canvas, Google Classroom, Schoology, BlackBoard) and curriculum design for in-person and virtual instruction.

• Certified AP English Language & Literature teacher; certified AP Reader for AP English exams since June 2019.

• Founder & faculty sponsor of the National English Honor Society and National High School Ethics Bowl team.

• 2014 Teaching Shakespeare Institute alum, certified by Folger Shakespeare Library & NEH in performance-based Shakespeare instruction for Title I and underrepresented student populations. Project Scheduler & Administrative Support, Matrix Group International, Arlington, VA February 2012 to February 2013

• Liaison between the CEO, directors, and project managers of a busy web interactive design/website hosting agency and the agency’s external clients for the scheduling of all project-related calls and meetings.

• Acts as first contact between external clients and company staff for client service issues and scheduling project- related calls and meetings. Responsible for internal and client-facing event planning and organizing.

• Provided administrative support for the CEO and Project Managers as needed. Copyeditor, Online Editorial, Fool.com, Alexandria, VA August 2006 to May 2011

• Edited online financial news articles for clarity, grammar, in-house style, AP style, and brand consistency.

• Proofread and reviewed website content, company-wide communications, and marketing materials to ensure accuracy and readability.

• Crafted headlines, promotional copy, and social media blurbs to enhance engagement and visibility.

• Served as assistant content editor and composer for Twitter/X feed, maintaining consistent tone and messaging.

• Worked with content management systems (CMS), including SharePoint, WordPress, and Drupal. IT Help Desk / Tech Service Administrator, Legg Mason Capital Management, Baltimore, MD March 2005 to July 2006

• Provided comprehensive administrative support to the Information Technology (IT) department, ensuring seamless operations.

• Managed purchasing, accounts payable, software licensing compliance, and inventory control, optimizing resource allocation and cost efficiency.

• Oversaw the deployment, tracking, and maintenance of IT equipment, including computers, peripherals, and mobile devices.

• Collaborated with HR and department heads to assess and address organization-wide IT needs, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

• Delivered technical support and troubleshooting for end users, assisting with mobile connectivity, device configuration, and software issues across notebooks, tablets, and smartphones. Education

Bachelor of Arts, English, Minors in Education and Philosophy Mary Baldwin College, September 2012

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