I am an experienced editor offering advanced grammar and editing skills through over 18 years of experience as an English teacher. I have been working with foreign trained professionals teaching writing and grammar skills. I have 15 years experience in editing documents such as reports, grant proposals, translated documents, curricula, educational materials and resumes.
. experienced in editing and writing grant proposals, creating assessment rubrics and reports, and designing curricula
. tech and internet savvy, advanced research skills to check facts
. advanced skills in Photoshop and photo editing
. extensive experience editing resumes and cover letters
. knowledgeable of the construction industry, art, design, computer technology, urban issues and international trade
. advanced English grammar, experienced in explaining complex ideas to non-native English speakers
. advanced design and graphic skills
· advanced skills in MSWord & Photoshop, intermediate skills in Dreamweaver
· able to communicate to clients in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French
Education degree
BA, B.Ed.
Major specialization
Languages, Latin American Studies
Second specialization
Education, Englsih as a Second Language
First language
English
Areas of specialization
Not selected
Work experience
Present Occupation: English Teacher & Education Consultant
Editing Experience in Years: 5
1988 - present: Adult ESL Teacher, Toronto District School Board
* taught business English, formatting in MSWord, internet search skills, job search and resume writing
* wrote curricula for several courses
* planned developed ESL materials for school board instructors
* wrote report on assessment
2004 - present: Education Consultant
* developed language assessment tools
* piloted tests
* wrote and edited rubrics, listening scripts, reading materials, multiple choice questions, final reports
Editing and writing experience:
* grant proposals, curricula, translated documents, web content
Computer experience
· Advanced skills in MSWord & Photoshop, intermediate skills in Dreamweaver. Advanced internet search skills, basic skills in Excel and Powerpoint
. able to format documents, use templates, edit photos, post to and design websites using Dreamweaver, research the internet to check facts