Emily Young
Atlanta,Georgia
Summary
Detail-oriented editor and writer seeking to leverage experience in teaching higher education and academic writing to fill your Paper Reviewing position. Flexible and highly motivated to improve other's writing skills through thoughtful feedback and constructive criticism.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Copywriter and Editor
Freelance Copywriter and Editor
Atlanta, GA
02.2014 - Current
- Online content creation with an emphasis on long-form articles and blogs
- Developmental editing and proofreading for college students and prospective authors
- Generated SEO-friendly content that increases organic website traffic for 5-10 clients per week.
Senior Copywriter
Boostability, Inc.
Orem, UT
05.2014 - 02.2015
- Deliverables Editor: Creation and application of a proofreading template, and constructive feedback rubric to meet style guidelines and improve writing skills for a team of 20+ writers.
- SEO content creation, averaging 20 clients a week.
- Provided direction and guidance to junior copywriters throughout the creative process.
Instructor
BYU Center for First Year Writing
Provo, UT
08.2011 - 04.2014
- Instructor for seven first-year writing classes, averaging 20 to 30 students per class.
- Reviewed, work-shopped, and graded four academic papers per student, per class, according to departmental guidelines and rubrics.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop innovative approaches to instruction.
- Provided individualized instruction to students to improve their academic performance.
Senior Tutor and Intern Instructor
BYU Writing Center
Provo, UT
05.2009 - 07.2011
- Conducted over 900 individual brainstorming, writing, and editing tutorials with writers of all subjects and levels
- Mentored and instructed 20+ writing interns in applying writing, editing, and tutoring principles
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and skill levels.
- Provided feedback on written assignments to improve writing skills and academic performance.
Education
ABT M.A. - English Literature
Brigham Young University
04.2011
B.A. - English
Brigham Young University
04.2011
Skills
- Writing, editing, proofreading, and review
- One-on-one tutoring and teaching
- Excellent interpersonal communications
- APA style
- MLA style
Timeline
Senior Copywriter
Boostability, Inc.
05.2014 - 02.2015
Freelance Copywriter and Editor
Freelance Copywriter and Editor
02.2014 - Current
Instructor
BYU Center for First Year Writing
08.2011 - 04.2014
Senior Tutor and Intern Instructor
BYU Writing Center
05.2009 - 07.2011
ABT M.A. - English Literature
Brigham Young University
B.A. - English
Brigham Young University
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