Amanda Logan
Tooele,Utah
Summary
Hardworking and diligent English graduate with a passion for literature and storytelling. Skilled in proofreading, writing, and literature analysis. Adaptable and willing to be taught.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Editor
Leadership Books
02.2024 - Current
- Line edit and proofread manuscripts to ready them for publication.
- Communicate with and assist authors with completing their manuscripts.
- Use track changes and make editorial comments where changes are needed.
Acquisition Editor Internship
Future House Publishing
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Determined quality of manuscript submissions and rated on a 1-10 scale their readiness for publication
- Offered editorial comments in the manuscript to make the author and the publisher aware of needed revisions
- Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Edited content for accuracy, clarity and consistency
- Evaluated manuscripts to ensure they matched the standards and guidelines of the publishing company
Line Editing Internship
Monster Ivy Publishing
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Line-edited novel-length manuscript for publication, including fixing sentence structure, repetitiveness, and awkward wording
- Lightly copy edited manuscript for publication.
- Utilized track changes in Microsoft Word in order to edit the document or leave comments
- Offered suggestions or concerns to the author in order to fix confusing or flowery passages
- Accomplished meeting strict deadlines
Spanish Teaching Assistant
Scholar Academy
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Teach Spanish in classroom setting for grades 1-6.
- Plan daily lessons
- Copy, organize, and distribute classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Monitor student behavior in classes for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
- Assist other teachers to ensure classroom is calm and productive learning environment.
- Use office equipment such as copier, laminator, and paper cutter in order to create material for class.
Acquisition Editor Internship
Monster Ivy Publishing
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Evaluated manuscripts to ensure fit brand and standards of company.
- Sent out rejection letters to those who did not meet company standards.
- Assisted in choosing which manuscripts should be chosen for publishing.
Teacher's Assistant
Brigham Young University
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Communicated often with professor to coordinate work and to offer assistance before being asked
- Recorded grades for coursework in online reporting system
- Utilized close-reading, grammar, and formatting skills to proofread students' essays, cover letters, and other writing assignments
- Applied careful eye to find majority of mistakes in assignments, including subtle errors in spacing and font size
- Provided constructive critiques for students to help them improve their writing
- Balanced time between work as TA and own schoolwork.
English Tutor
Brigham Young University-Idaho
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Coordinated with professor and other tutors to create effective schedule for student tutoring sessions
- Collaborated with professor and other tutors to make decisions on grading, assignments, and content of tutoring sessions
- Communicated often with students to accommodate special circumstances
- Met weekly with students to correct grammar assignments and answer any questions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Rexburg, ID12.2021
High School Diploma -
Stansbury High School
Stansbury Park, UT05.2016
Skills
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Analytical Skills
- Proofreading
- Constructive Criticism
- Formatting and Grammar Skills
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Creative Writing
Additional Information
I lived in Argentina for a year and a half serving a volunteer mission for my church. In this time, I helped teach English, provided service, and worked in a team. This experience helped me grow close relationships with people of other cultures and backgrounds and broadened my perspective of the world.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Writing Portfolio
pandabearsquare.wixsite.com/website
Timeline
Executive Editor
Leadership Books
02.2024 - Current
Acquisition Editor Internship
Future House Publishing
06.2023 - 09.2023
Line Editing Internship
Monster Ivy Publishing
01.2023 - 05.2023
Spanish Teaching Assistant
Scholar Academy
08.2022 - 05.2023
Acquisition Editor Internship
Monster Ivy Publishing
06.2022 - 08.2022
Teacher's Assistant
Brigham Young University
09.2021 - 12.2021
English Tutor
Brigham Young University-Idaho
09.2020 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Arts - English
Brigham Young University - Idaho
High School Diploma -
Stansbury High School