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Emily Thompson

Albany,CA

Summary

Experienced and quality-driven Editor with ten years of demonstrated success in online and print publishing. Superior attention to detail with extensive background in copywriting, editing and directing projects for a variety of platforms.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tutor

Townsend Center Art Of Writing Program
08.2022 - Current
  • Tutor UC Berkeley undergraduate students in a variety of subjects including English, Comparative Literature, Film, and Rhetoric with an emphasis on essay writing.
  • Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching.
  • Taught students remotely using online video chat platform and other delivery channels.
  • Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.

Intern

Los Angeles Review of Books
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Collaborated with Directors and staff in running the five week intensive, including communicating with high profile speakers and assisting with their Zoom talks and office hours.
  • Manually recording quotes from speakers and designing social media posts using Canvas.
  • Manage communication among 70 fellows on Slack.
  • Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
  • Participated in workshops and presentations.
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.

Creative Director

Publab Issue VI (Publishing Laboratory)
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • As Publab advisor and Coordinator, I assisted in every aspect of the magazine's production and publishing, including the building of the website on Wordpress, editing pieces, assigning work to fellows, and maintaining production within a tight schedule.
  • Assisted with the art direction, and oversaw graphic design for social media.
  • Checked reference sources to verify dates, facts and statistics.
  • Drove accuracy of content through careful proofreading and fact-checking.
  • Delegated and tracked each staff member's assignments and deadlines.

Editor

Berkeley Fiction Review
Berkeley, CA
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Lead weekly groups of 5-10 staff members in discussions of short fiction pieces to either publish or reject.
  • Edit fiction pieces for annual print publication.
  • Edit articles for weekly online publication, build relationships with authors, and design magazine.
  • Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
  • Posted and promoted articles on social media platforms to engage target audience.

Tutor

Long Beach City College Multidisciplinary Center
07.2018 - 07.2020
  • Tutor students in one-on-one sessions for a variety of subjects including English, Creative Writing, Screenwriting, Intro to Film, and Anthropology.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.

Supplemental Instruction Leader

Long Beach City College
07.2018 - 07.2020
  • Assigned one course per semester to assist students within classroom and after course hours.
  • Facilitate student learning through creative lesson planning and presentations which I presented to 5-15 students twice per week. Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
  • Maintaining professional relationship with professor of course, meeting weekly to discuss classroom material and student growth.
  • Assist students with reviewing course material and improving comprehension.

Student Representative

Film Department's Hiring Committee
02.2020 - 05.2020
  • Completion of Keenan Safe Colleges: Equal Employment Opportunity training
  • Work with small team of faculty and Dean of Social Sciences and Arts to choose potential candidates for faculty positions.
  • Represented student views on matters related to Film program to discuss with board.

Managing Editor

Saga Literary Journal, Volume V Online Publication
11.2019 - 01.2020
  • Oversaw compliance with style guide, editorial guidelines and brand identity throughout entire publication portfolio.
  • Managing layout and overseeing all aspects of production, printing, and distribution.
  • Delegated 3and tracked each staff member's assignments and deadlines.
  • Communicate with writers and work closely with Creative Writing Faculty, staff members, and Editor-in-chief;

Co-owner & Creative Director

Entityy Magazine
07.2013 - 01.2015
  • Direct photoshoots and maintain relationships with clothing brands, models, artists, and photographers. Delegate tasks among team members.
  • Manage magazine layout, and advising brand aesthetic.
  • Led and managed multiple projects including conceptual stage and location scouting to printing.
  • Developed and negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to establish timely delivery of materials and achieve mutually beneficial agreements.
  • Design and run social media accounts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film And Media

University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
04.2025

Associate of Arts - Anthropology

Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA
05.2020

Skills

  • Fact-checking
  • Editing and proofreading
  • Proficient with various software including Airtable, Zoom, Canva, Wordpress, and Slack

Awards Publications Presentations


  • Student Life Award: Honor Certificate, Long Beach City College, Office of Student Life, 2020
  • Group Presenter, Honors Transfer Council of California, Research Conference, 2020, UCI
  • Cooke Transfer Scholar Semifinalist, Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, 2020
  • Persuasive Winner, Jacaranda Essay Contest, 2019, Wonder Woman: An Idealized Tale of Female Sexual Curiosity., Long Beach City College
  • SAGA Literary Journal, Issue IV, 2019, Autumn
  • Oral Presenter, Honors Transfer Council of California, Research Conference, 2019, UCI

Certification

Los Angeles Review of Books Publishing Workshop

Summer 2023


Internationally Certified Tutor Certificate, College Reading & Learning Association. 2018-current

Timeline

Intern

Los Angeles Review of Books
06.2023 - 08.2023

Creative Director

Publab Issue VI (Publishing Laboratory)
06.2023 - 08.2023

Tutor

Townsend Center Art Of Writing Program
08.2022 - Current

Editor

Berkeley Fiction Review
01.2021 - 01.2022

Student Representative

Film Department's Hiring Committee
02.2020 - 05.2020

Managing Editor

Saga Literary Journal, Volume V Online Publication
11.2019 - 01.2020

Tutor

Long Beach City College Multidisciplinary Center
07.2018 - 07.2020

Supplemental Instruction Leader

Long Beach City College
07.2018 - 07.2020

Co-owner & Creative Director

Entityy Magazine
07.2013 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Film And Media

University of California, Berkeley

Associate of Arts - Anthropology

Long Beach City College

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