Over 30 years experience working with grammar, writing, and literature. many hours spent improving written communication skills of my students. Have focused on elements including, but not limited to, conciseness, coherence, parallelism, effective transitions, metaphorical illustrations, and, above all, correct formal English grammar and punctuation.
NOTE: these rates are not set in stone and are only an average for this editor. The actual rate applicable to your document will depend on the depth of the edit, the quality of the writing, the topic matter, the proximity of the deadline, the length of the document and several other factors.
Years in the classroom helping students form ideas and communicate effectively is a tremendous education. My editing skill begins with the most basic grammatical concepts of subject/verb agreement, pronoun/antecedent agreement, and the proper placement of modifiers. My ability to eliminate spelling errors minimizes distractions. Proper punctuation minimizes ambiguity. My editing skills extend to finer points of style: transitions, parallelism, coordination, subordination, trimming clutter, reducing redundancy and bureaucratic prose. Powerful diction, coherent ideas, and fluid language grab readers and effectively communicate concepts. Finally, the importance of effective organization cannot be overstated. Strong ideas need strong focus and development. The job of the editor is to make certain the ideas come through--with clarity.
Education degree
MS, MA
Major specialization
English, Education
Second specialization
Education
First language
English
Areas of specialization
Not selected
Work experience
Present Occupation: retired
Editing Experience in Years:
20 years as a high school English teacher
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