Chelsea Mandler
***************@*****.***
Professional Experience
Freelance Content Writer & Editor
CMWritingConsultants.com Remote 2020 – 2023
Write and edit articles, blog posts, and web content for lifestyle, education, and personal growth topics.
Provide tutorials and feedback for writers of all ages—from students to executives.
Develop branded voice across multiple platforms, including Medium.com and client websites.
Writer Specialist
Valley High School West Des Moines, IA 2018 – 2021
Produced educational content, newsletters, and internal communications for faculty, students, and parents.
Designed and led writing workshops to improve student essays, college applications, and personal statements.
Proofread academic and institutional materials, ensuring clarity, tone, and consistency.
Editor and Essay Coach
SimpleTense Remote/Pasadena, CA 2016 – 2019
Wrote and edited high-volume content for global academic and lifestyle audiences.
Created structured outlines and final articles for online publication, aligned with SEO and voice guidelines.
Collaborated with content strategists and editors to revise tone, formatting, and clarity.
Delivered 10+ articles/week while maintaining editorial accuracy and brand cohesion.
Publications
SEO 101(kindle) 2025
The Confession Journal (promoted journal) 2025
Navigating through the Medical System 2025
Select Publications
Editor & Contributor, Medium.com (2020–2024)
Feature Writer, Living Well Magazine – “On Empathy” (2016)
Freelance Writer, Skydiving.com and Enigma.com (2017)
Bonus Experience
Podcast Host & Producer –
The Jeff Morgan Show, Oregon
Vice-Chair, School Board – Yellowstone Academy, Billings, MT
College Access Advocate – Upward Bound Program, Portland, OR
Education
M.A. in Teaching
Concordia University, Portland, OR
B.S. in Speech Communications
Portland State University, Portland, OR
Certified Secondary Educator (In renewal)
Language Arts & Social Studies, Grades 5–12
Core Competencies
Digital & Web Writing
Microsoft 365 (Word, Teams, PowerPoint)
Google Docs, Sheets, and Drive
SEO & Keyword Integration
CMS Platforms (WordPress, Oracle, etc.)
Style & Proofreading
Content Planning & Story Framing
Editing & Fact-Checking