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Amy Shireman

Amy Shireman

Poway,CA

Summary

Accomplished, organized, and flexible freelance nonfiction copyeditor and writer who performs copyediting and fact-checking to ensure clarity, coherence, consistency, and correctness, all while keeping the author’s voice. Skilled in using The Chicago Manual of Style and AP Stylebook. Experience incorporating organization-specific style guides into daily editing responsibilities. Proven track record in enhancing learning outcomes and securing funding for scientific research, demonstrating exceptional multitasking abilities and adaptability to change.

Work History

Freelance Copyeditor and Contributing Writer

Self-employed
Poway, CA
01.2021 - Current
  • Collaborate with magazine editorial teams to guide the monthly theme and identify stories to pursue
  • Seek out sources and conduct in-depth interviews to gather information for articles
  • Write unique articles while regularly fact-checking and copyediting each article
  • Regularly review and copyedit content for several online and print publications
  • Skilled in using and applying The Chicago Manual of Style and The AP Stylebook, as well as publication-specific style guides

Intervention Teacher and Curriculum Writer

Poway Unified School District
Poway, CA
09.2014 - 06.2024
  • Developed, wrote, and implemented lessons on writing, phonemic awareness, phonics, and reading comprehension for students needing academic intervention for proficiency
  • Collaborated and communicated with grade-level teams on an ongoing basis to ensure lesson effectiveness
  • Successfully worked with an academically diverse group of students with a variety of needs spanning many grade levels
  • Informally and formally assessed students continually to ensure proper growth in subject matter is being achieved

Science Teacher

Cardiff School District
Cardiff, CA
08.2008 - 06.2012
  • Implemented an authentic learning lab environment that engaged students to answer questions about their thinking and lead themselves through their lab work
  • Foster positive relationships with students to create a sense of connection and excitement about learning
  • Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated on current research findings and best practices in science education

Science Teacher

Rancho Santa Fe School District
08.2005 - 06.2007
  • Developed, created, and taught novel, inquiry-based, hands-on science lessons
  • Collaborated with teachers every week to ensure my novel, innovative, and hands-on science lessons fit appropriately into the curriculum
  • Scaffold science information based on pre-tests, classroom discussions, and other measures to ensure effective student engagement

Associate Director of Development

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA
03.2001 - 05.2002
  • Identified, prioritized, and procured development opportunities for research projects in collaboration with university faculty in the College of Science and Engineering
  • Wrote grants to local and national foundations and procured funding from private donors, which helped support scientific faculty and programs
  • Coordinated and participated in foundation site visits as part of the funding process

Senior Manager of Business Development

MediChem Research, Inc.
03.1997 - 03.2001
  • Developed and implemented effective business development strategies, traveled internationally, delivered formal presentations, and interacted with clients on a daily basis
  • Collaborated with clients and scientists daily to discuss and update scientific projects

Education

Certificate of Copyediting -

University of California San Diego Ext. Studies
San Diego, CA
11.2019 - 11.2020

Teaching Credential - Multiple Subject And Science

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
09.2003 - 06.2004

Bachelor of Science - Major Biology/Minor Chemistry

Illinois State University
Normal, IL
09.1992 - 12.1996

Skills

  • Writing
  • Copyediting
  • Fact-checking
  • Written Communication
  • The Chicago Manual of Style/AP Stylebook
  • Inclusive Language
  • Science/Biology/Chemistry
  • Teamwork
  • Multitasking
  • Embraces Change

Timeline

Freelance Copyeditor and Contributing Writer

Self-employed
01.2021 - Current

Certificate of Copyediting -

University of California San Diego Ext. Studies
11.2019 - 11.2020

Intervention Teacher and Curriculum Writer

Poway Unified School District
09.2014 - 06.2024

Science Teacher

Cardiff School District
08.2008 - 06.2012

Science Teacher

Rancho Santa Fe School District
08.2005 - 06.2007

Teaching Credential - Multiple Subject And Science

San Diego State University
09.2003 - 06.2004

Associate Director of Development

San Francisco State University
03.2001 - 05.2002

Senior Manager of Business Development

MediChem Research, Inc.
03.1997 - 03.2001

Bachelor of Science - Major Biology/Minor Chemistry

Illinois State University
09.1992 - 12.1996

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