Danielle Waldo
College Station,TX
Summary
- I am an organized, dependable, and responsive candidate who has mastered the ability to manage multiple priorities with a positive and collaborative attitude while working remotely. I can meet strict deadlines and am willing to take on additional responsibilities to meet team goals.
- My educational background in English and my experience as both an editor and a teacher have honed my skills in ensuring clarity and quality while developing learning materials, proofreading and editing texts before submission, and fact-checking for accuracy.
- I am able to adapt strategies to effectively achieve expected outcomes, and I am highly motivated to complete work that will help others succeed.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Editor
RGP Media LLC
College Station, TX
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Reviewed copyedited texts to ensure accuracy and consistency of style.
- Coordinated with authors and other editors throughout the editing process.
- Researched topics related to edited materials for improved accuracy.
- Maintained records of all changes made to manuscripts during editing.
- Followed detailed guidance for how to structure, write, and research articles.
- Worked closely with publishing team members to meet deadlines.
- Organized and managed multiple assignments in a dynamic environment within stated timelines.
- Provided editing, fact-checking, and proofreading for articles on various topics.
- Determined the clearest and most logical way to present information and instructions for greatest reader comprehension.
- Confirmed documents conformed to client-specific style, tone, and document layout standards.
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited copy to improve readability.
- Ensured that all written work met quality standards before submission deadlines.
- Verified facts, dates, and statistics using standard reference sources.
- Reviewed and approved proofs submitted by composing room prior to production.
- Proofread copy and final drafts to check grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and organization of material.
Teacher
Grace Bible Church
College Station, TX
03.2016 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
- Prepared weekly newsletters for parents outlining upcoming assignments or events at school.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social, and emotional development.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using a variety of teaching techniques.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
Editor
Customer Impact
College Station, TX
09.2012 - 02.2016
- Edited texts for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
- Reviewed copyedited texts to ensure accuracy and consistency of style.
- Assisted in creating comprehensive style guides for the editing team.
- Provided feedback to authors on content structure and organization of documents.
- Created detailed reports on all projects completed.
- Identified inconsistencies in text or formatting issues within documents.
- Ensured that all published documents met industry standards.
- Worked closely with publishing team members to meet deadlines.
- Updated databases with information about new assignments.
- Proofread final drafts before they were sent out to clients.
- Managed multiple editing assignments in a dynamic environment within strict timelines.
- Conducted phone and email interviews to elicit accurate information.
- Confirmed documents conformed to client-specific style, tone, and document layout standards.
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited copy to improve readability.
- Verified facts, dates, and statistics using standard reference sources.
- Wrote articles and newsletters for publication.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05.2012
Skills
- Content Development
- Maintaining Standards
- Editing and Proofreading
- Creative Collaboration
- Research
- Differentiated Instruction
- Content Analysis
- Time Management
- Style Guidelines
- Excellent Eye for Detail
Affiliations
- Reading
- Painting/Sketching
- Boardgames
- Dog Training
- Learning about Child Development
- Event Planning
Timeline
Editor
RGP Media LLC
02.2023 - 04.2023
Teacher
Grace Bible Church
03.2016 - Current
Editor
Customer Impact
09.2012 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Arts - English
Texas A&M University