Editor - Proofreader - Writer

PROFILE

Experienced and skilled writer, editor, proofreader, and teacher. Fluent in Spanish: speaking, reading, and translating. Experience in the fields of publishing, advertising, and education. Excellent communication skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FREELANCE WRITER

http://www.edgenewyork.com, http://www.skuawk.com, http://www.thedissolver.com

9/2000–Present

• Write and maintain a music blog: http://adeli.wordpress.com

• Write music, book, and movie reviews for arts and entertainment Web sites

FREELANCE EDITOR & PROOFREADER

Alchemy Advertising, BookLinks Publishing Services, Kaplan Publishing, Affluent Traveler, Four Lakes Colorgraphics Inc.

5/2006 - Present

• Edit and proofread magazines and nonfiction books for grammar, accuracy, and style

• Write and edit ELL teacher’s guide lessons and student materials

• Edit and check accuracy of translations of educational texts from English to Spanish

• Working knowledge of Strunk & White, The Chicago Manual of Style and AP Stylebook

TUTOR & WRITING COACH

New York, NY

6/2005–Present • Provide reading and writing instruction for students Grade K through College

• Provide SAT verbal preparation

• Coach and mentor students throughout semester

INSTRUCTOR/LEAD TEACHER

Sylvan Learning Center, New York, NY

5/2000–4/2007

• Provided instruction in Math, Reading, Writing and SAT Test Preparation

• Administered diagnostic assessments

• Monitored individualized curriculum

ELL PROJECT EDITOR

Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, New York, NY

11/2004–4/2006

• Customized core Reading program for Practice and Assessment workbooks for ELL students

• Liaison between project manager and curriculum writers • Directly responsible for grade levels 3 and 4 assessment materials

• Wrote and edited ELL ancillary materials: BLMs, Retelling Cards, and Vocabulary Cards

• Copyedited ELL Reading Teacher’s Guide for content and style

• Edited and proofread electronically using Adobe InCopy and K4 Publishing System

PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN

Gotham Writers’ Workshops, New York, NY

6/2003–11/2003 • Created and developed marketing initiatives to increase enrollment

• Counseled potential students about the course offerings and program placement

• Checked in and guided students on first day of class

EDITOR

Adweek Directories, VNU USA, New York, NY

8/2000–4/2003 • Researched, monitored, and documented changes in the field of advertising

• Copyedited and proofread the Adweek Directory for publication

MANAGING DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

Sylvan Learning Centers, Miami, FL

9/1991–1/2000 • Developed and implemented curriculum

• Conducted student enrollment and academic progress conferences

• Served as a Spanish interpreter

• Recruited, trained, and supervised instructors

• Taught students math, reading, writing, study skills and SAT test preparation

EDUCATION

4/2000–Present Gotham Writers' Workshops, New York, NY

• Fiction and Nonfiction Writing

8/1987–4/1991 Florida International University, Miami, FL

• B.A. Major: English, Minor: Education

OTHER ACTIVITIES

• Meditation

• Johrei (energy healing) volunteer

• Gotham Writers’ Workshops registration volunteer

Writing samples are available upon request.

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