Writer/Editor/Proofreader
Resume:
Ellen Sue Spicer-Jacobson
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
484-***-**** (cell)
**********************@*****.***
LIFE SKILLS
Conceptual ability to see an entire project in its component parts.
Effective problem solver able to discern patterns and possibilities.
Ability to juggle and manage multiple priorities and tasks.
Effective in developing criteria for decision-making process.
High energy, enthusiastic person with excellent verbal, written,
and interpersonal skills.
DEMONSTRATED SKILLS
WRITING
Editor for writers who wish to self-publish on KPD.com/Amazon (current)
Articles posted in Newsworks, Natural Awakenings, It’sYour Life!,
Philadelphia Inquirer in Jewish Exponent, WHYY, WVFC- current
Author of www.menupause.info, a website for women (2006-2021)
Freelance editor/writing tutor for graduate students and authors
Author of Computer-Ease, a manual for beginners
Associate editor for Vegetarian News & Views newsletter
Author of four cookbooks and a children’s coloring book and a book on laundry
Editor and publisher for The Family Nutrition Newsletter
Author of Kitchen Nutrition, a weekly column for local paper
Chosen for Who’s Who in the World and American Writers & Poets
Member of the Nittany Valley Writers Group in State College, PA
Member of the New Horizons Creative Writing, Narberth PA
INSTRUCTING
Taught, tutored, and substituted in the tri-state area
Aided teachers in alternative, private school
Taught life skills to underprivileged children
Instructed children and adults in food preparation skills
Instructed seniors in beginner computer skills
MANAGING
Manage a freelance editing business; created website www.menupause.info and blog: www.nobodyeatslikeme.com.
Co-managed Deep Roots and Sprouted Foods businesses in C.PA
Organized and coordinated non-profit ending hunger organization
Assisted director of People to People, non-profit food bank
WORK EXPERIENCE
Created and maintained a website from 2006-2022: www.menupause.info
Editor for writers who wish to self-publish (2018-current)
Co-chair of Arts & Craft & Book Fest @ New Horizons Center (2018)
Co-Coordinated women’s health fair and bazaar in State College (2000) and Pop Up Shoppes in Bala Cynwyd (2015)
Co-Created & Co-Chaired Health Fair for Narberth Family Medicine (2012)
Volunteer Kitchen Helper at MANNA –May 2009-2011
Substitute in Chabad Preschool in Narberth (2006-2007)
Substitute at Adath Israel Preschool in Bala Cynwyd (2003-2005)
Substitute at Friends' Haverford (2003-2005) and Friends Central
(2004-present)
Substitute at The French International School (2004-2005)
Substitute in Lower Merion Schools (2004-current)
Substitute at Perelman Jewish Day School (2004-current)
Freelance, online editor for Penn State students (1999-2008)
Editorial assistant at Penn State University Architecture Dept. (1999-2000)
Cooking instructor and health writer (1980-2000)
Part-time telemarketer (1994-1996)
Various jobs while pursuing degree in Nutrition Ed. (1991-1994)
Associate Director for People to People, Nyack, NY (1990-1991)
Co-owner of health food businesses in PA (1976-1990)
EDUCATION
B.S. Education, Sociology Minor, Douglass College (Rutgers Univ., NJ)
B.A. Nutrition Education, Empire State College (Nyack, NY)
REFERENCES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST
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