Writing Guru

Once a student contacts me, I will ask a series of questions to get a better understanding and how I can help. 

The Curriculum Associates – Freelance Copy Editor

·              Copy edit math assessments for grades K-5

·              ELA content check for grades K-5

July 2017-December 2017

The College Board-Springboard – Copy Editor

• Copy edit SAT and PSAT assessments for grades 7-12 (primary focus on grades 11-12) which included:  support materials, test-related communications, and other test development publications to align content with assessment guidelines and TEKS

·              Responsible for correcting written material, while checking readability, rigor, purpose, grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, word usage, repetition and parallel structure to improve accuracy student success on SAT and PSAT

• Fully accountable for final stages of editing before material was released to students and teachers nationwide
• Checking accuracy  in a variety of media such as online, video, display, email, blogs/articles, and campaign manifestos
• Responsible for checking copy-written content for plagiarism, false quotations, relevant photographs, and discrimination  

2013-2014

Edgenuity – Copy Editor / Copy Writer

·              Aligned prewritten assessments with the TEKS and Blooms Taxonomy

·              Wrote content free of discrimination, loaded language and, false quotations while keeping structure of stems and choices parallel

·              Worked directly with my supervisor to meet deadlines in a self-paced environment from home

·              Wrote multi select questions for various grade levels while varying the type of questions written to keep student interest high

·              Managed multiple “virtual desktops”

·              Maintained and submitted time tracking log

2001-2014

Arlington ISD – High School ELA Teacher - All Levels                 

·              Wrote English/ Language Arts curriculum for the district, aligning TEKS and Blooms Taxonomy for teacher reference

·              Deconstructed TEKS for grade level so teachers could better understand lessons to be taught in the classroom

·              Served on the instructional model training team

·              Wrote curriculum for End of Course (EOC) summer remediation and summer school

·              Active committee member revising the curriculum in 2012 and 2013 for 11th and 12th grade curriculum

·              Adapted delivery of lessons to the mixed learning levels of students - made modifications as needed to daily in-class assessments

·              Mentor to new and existing teachers, chosen by principal for excellent classroom management

·              Created new writing system, which was adopted by department improving writing scores for all levels to reach “recognized” test scores.  

·              Member of a team that that developed 10th and 11th grade Literature curriculum used by all 6 local high schools throughout Arlington ISD

·              Recognized in Who’s Who Among High School Teachers multiple years

·              Received the Green Apple award multiple years as nominated by peers

·              Chosen as member of selection committee for district-wide textbook adoption by Principal

·              Junior Varsity and Varsity Cheerleading Coach for 20 cheerleaders

·              190+ hours of on-going instructive growth for the classroom (both curriculum-based and behavior management)

·              Attended Texas Christian University-Advanced Placement education, AVID, GT, and Sheltered training            

Pricing varies upon the type of teaching.

I have always had a passion for writing and excelled my skills in training.

I have worked with all ages from elementary to college.