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PROFILE

Qualified professional with diverse experience in writing, publishing, and education. Skilled at writing and grammar, editing, proofreading, and teaching. Quick study in independent and team-driven environments. Fluent in speaking, reading, and translating in Spanish. Qualifications include:

  1. •Excellent track record in client satisfaction and dedicated to student improvement.

  2. •Strong oral and written communication skills.

  3. •Proven ability to teach and motivate others.

  4. •Outstanding interpersonal skills; friendly and even-tempered.


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FREELANCE WRITER                                9/2000–Present

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

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

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

  3. •Write and/or edit E-books, resumes, and bios for Web sites (The Online Payments Handbook, Networking Sites).

FREELANCE EDITOR & PROOFREADER                    5/2006 - Present

Elliot Torres, Crazee Comics, Alchemy Advertising, BookLinks Publishing Services,

Kaplan Publishing, Affluent Traveler, Four Lakes Colorgraphics Inc.

  1. •Edit and proofread nonfiction, poetry, and comic books for grammar and style.

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

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

  4. •Working knowledge of Strunk & White, The Chicago Manual of Style, and Associated Press Stylebook.

TUTOR & WRITING COACH                            6/2005–Present

New York, NY

  1. •Provide reading, writing, and Spanish instruction for students Grade K through University level.

  2. •Assist students on a variety of written assignments and subject matters: preparing oral presentations, research papers on sociology, arts, and history, and persuasive writing.

  3. •Provide SAT verbal preparation: essay writing, vocabulary development, grammar, and test-taking skills.

  4. •Motivate students in obtaining outstanding results by using effective interpersonal and communication skills.

INSTRUCTOR/LEAD TEACHER                        5/2000–4/2007

Sylvan Learning Center, New York, NY

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

  2. •Administered diagnostic assessments.

  3. •Monitored individualized curriculum.

  4. •Reliable, prompt, and flexible in meeting the needs of students, supervisors, and colleagues.

  5. •Recognized as skilled in being instrumental in students attaining academic and personal success.

ELL PROJECT EDITOR                            11/2004–4/2006   

Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, New York, NY

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

  2. •Acted as a liaison between project manager and curriculum writers.

  3. •Managed grades 3 and 4 assessment materials.

  4. •Wrote and edited ELL Reading Teacher’s Guide and ancillary materials: BLMs, Retelling Cards, and Vocabulary Cards.

  5. •Edited and proofread online using Adobe InCopy and K4 Publishing System.   

PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN                            6/2003–11/2003   
Gotham Writers’ Workshops, New York, NY

  1. •Created and developed marketing initiatives to increase enrollment.

  2. •Counseled potential students about the course offerings and program placement.

  3. •Registered and assisted students on first day of classes.

EDITOR                                    8/2000–4/2003

VNU, USA, New York, NY

  1. •Researched, monitored, and documented changes in advertising field.

  2. •Copyedited, proofread and updated the Adweek Directory for publication.

MANAGING DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION                    9/1991–1/2000

Sylvan Learning Centers, Miami, FL

  1. •Developed, implemented and monitored individualized curriculum.

  2. •Conducted student enrollment and academic progress conferences in English and Spanish.

  3. •Served as a Spanish interpreter at various locations.

  4. •Recruited, trained, and supervised instructors.

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

  6. •Counseled parents and students in planning academic goals and in the college application process.

  7. •Built long-lasting relationships and networking circle with former colleagues.

EDUCATION

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

Fiction and Nonfiction Writing


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

B.A. Major: English, Minor: Education


OTHER ACTIVITIES

  1. •Meditation

  2. •Johrei (energy healing) volunteer

  3. •Gotham Writers’ Workshops registration volunteer


Writing samples are available upon request.