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Erica WalkingStick

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Experienced, quality-driven writer and editor of books, workbooks, accredited courses for teachers, instructor's guides, essays, and articles. Works are adopted within higher education, youth-serving non-profits, Fortune 100 corporations, and K-12 schools nationwide. Clients include TeachingLab, LaSalle University, Communities in Schools, Google, and Amazon. Currently working as Freelance Editor and Language Specialist for LLMs. https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-walkingstick-5a1b6b1a/

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Author

Summaries Of Select Publications:
04.2004 - Current


The Courage to Learn Differently: Life Stories, Effective Practices, Breakthrough Activities. Co-authored with Matthew Cox

For parents and educators, valuable insights and hands-on activities customized to enhance the strengths and meet the needs of students facing social, emotional, and learning challenges. Supplemented with life stories illustrating the journey of living with a learning disability. 2022. 206 pp.


Essay: Spring 1974

Included in "Kay WalkingStick: an American Artist", edited by Kathleen Ash-Milby and David W. Penney. Smithsonian Books, 2015. 204 pages, pp. 45-47.


The Color Guide to Life: Know and Live Your True Self

A comprehensive guide to the intrinsic strengths, emotional needs, and communication styles of each Temperament. Adopted by Google, Amazon, LaSalle University, CA School Employees Association, City of Las Vegas. 2014. 175 pp.


True LoveStyles

A 21-activity course for couples, incorporating an original movie and separately-published games. Used by certified MFTs. 2010. 254 pp.


Six Levels of Stress in Four Temperaments: Causes, Symptoms, and Management

A user-friendly guide to identifying and managing the emotional stressors of employees. Used by HR professionals. 2008. 118 pp.


Kids' Comedy Toolkit

A workbook to assist youth in addressing life issues through scriptwriting. Used in after-school programs. 2006. 80 pp.


True Colors Class Management & Lesson Planning

and Foundations in Teaching

Two, 30-hour accredited courses that teach instructors how to amplify students' strengths through tailored lesson planning and strategies for classroom management, to improve student learning, school and classroom culture, and to reduce conflict. 2004 and '05, 80 pp. and 109 pp. respectively. Accredited through City University of Seattle, Renton.


Article: "What Are Your True Colors?"

Included in Leadership Magazine, for the National Association of Student Leaders, pages 20-24, May 2000. Used by teachers and student leaders to conduct workshops.


Flying Your True Colors for True Success and The Colorbot Book

True Colors Internationals' assessment workbooks for students grades 6-12 and 2.5 - 5, published in 1998 and 2001 respectively. Used in K-12 schools nationwide.

Author, Managing Editor & Company Co-Owner

True Colors International, Inc.
11.1998 - 04.2004

As co-owner of international education and corporate training company, collaborated with teachers and administrators, as well as managers in Fortune 100 companies and other authors, to develop and implement workbooks, courses and programs that improve student/employee learning and communication, and promote inclusive school/corporate cultures.

Special Supplement Author

The Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
11.1996 - 07.1998

Created monthly, Sunday advertorial supplements by interviewing experts, advertisers, and writing community-centered content, reaching 283,000 monthly readers. Conceived of and created the newspaper's first supplements for Higher Education, Medicine, and Women's Health.

Associate Editor

Cornell University Press
01.1994 - 10.1996

Copy edited and proofread manuscripts for publication such as The Six Nations of New York: The 1892 United States Extra Census Bulletin (Cornell University Press, 1996), with Introduction by Robert W. Venebles.

Education

Master of Education - TESOL

University of Southern CA Rossier School of Education
Los Angeles

CELTA Certification - Teaching English As A Second Language

University of Cambridge
Online
05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing

Bennington College
Bennington, VT
05.1984

Skills

  • University of Cambridge CELTA-Certified
  • Versatile author, editor and copy editor of books, courses, workbooks, websites, essays and articles used by teachers, students, parents, and youth-serving organizations
  • Proficient in style guides including the AP Stylebook, MLA Handbook, and Chicago Manual of Style
  • Author of children's books, workbooks, and plays that promote self-understanding and expression of emotional needs and learning strengths
  • Professional Development Instructor in schools, government agencies, non-profits, and corporations
  • Skilled in use of Zoom, Google Workspace, Microsoft Track Changes, and other programs and applications used for online learning and collaboration
  • Skilled in use of PowerPoint to create comprehensive, accessible, visually impactful learning materials
  • Proficient in written and spoken French at an intermediate (B1) level
  • Large Language Model Training Specialist

Accomplishments

    W. W. Norton Winter of 1984, New York, NY

    Oxford University Press. Winter of 1983, New York, NY

    Rolling Stone Magazine Winter of 1982, New York, NY

    Consumer Reports Magazine Summers of 1980, '81 - Yonkers, NY


    I am a registered citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma.

Timeline

Author

Summaries Of Select Publications:
04.2004 - Current

Author, Managing Editor & Company Co-Owner

True Colors International, Inc.
11.1998 - 04.2004

Special Supplement Author

The Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
11.1996 - 07.1998

Associate Editor

Cornell University Press
01.1994 - 10.1996

Master of Education - TESOL

University of Southern CA Rossier School of Education

CELTA Certification - Teaching English As A Second Language

University of Cambridge

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing

Bennington College
Erica WalkingStick