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Elizabeth F Seymour

Ventura,CA

Summary

Skilled staff writer and grant writer with a history of conceptualizing and reporting on diverse stories. Versed in digital media and skilled in writing and editing pieces for online platforms. Highly effective at working on a clear narrative. Expertise in nonprofit research, writing, content editing and delivery.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Grant Writer

Self-employeed
04.2012 - Current
  • Written and researched for dozens of nonprofits, nationally and internationally, with a large focus on child literacy, musical education and climate change.
  • Consulted nonprofits as they've built solid mission statements that stand the test of time.
  • Expert team-building, budgeting and consulting skills executed when building projects in need of funding.

Blog Writer

Trystology
05.2021 - 04.2023
  • Written over 28 articles about human sexuality.
  • Developed following of over 75,000 readers.
  • Assisted with capturing and analyzing social media metrics.

Music Teacher

Self Employed
03.2022 - Current
  • Mentored over 20 students in one semester, leading each of them to successful recital performances.
  • Improved student musicianship by incorporating a variety of teaching methods and techniques.
  • Developed individualized lesson plans for diverse students, resulting in increased motivation and progress.
  • Enhanced students'' understanding of music theory through engaging activities and exercises.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary units that connected music with other subjects.
  • Organized successful concerts and recitals, showcasing students'' talents and hard work.
  • Mentored students in various ensembles, boosting their confidence and performance skills.
  • Fostered creativity by encouraging improvisation, composition, and arrangement within the classroom setting.

Skills

  • Demonstrates perseverance and personal drive to meet deadlines
  • Writes clearly and effectively to convey feelings and emotions and communicate with readers
  • Plans, reviews and revises content so it’s ready for publication
  • Key Skills:

  • Investigative research
  • Story development
  • Rapport building
  • Persuasive writing
  • Editing
  • Interviewing skill
  • Media operations knowledge
  • Grant research

Timeline

Music Teacher

Self Employed
03.2022 - Current

Blog Writer

Trystology
05.2021 - 04.2023

Grant Writer

Self-employeed
04.2012 - Current
Elizabeth F Seymour