Jaime Hyatt-Larson
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Quality-driven English-language Editor with superior attention to detail and 15+ years of experience working in the publishing industry: from major academic texts to digital marketing materials for global brands. I possess an MA in English and American Studies, excellent communication skills, and the ability to adapt to multi-cultural environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
High School History Teacher
Garces Memorial High School
Bakersfield, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Attend professional development seminars and workshops to maintain expertise in the AP European history curriculum.
- Prepare various classroom activities and assessment methods to promote retention of study materials.
- Participate in school district meetings and parent-teacher conferences to give insight into student progress and curriculum plans.
- Communicate clear learning objectives to students on each unique chapter.
Freelance English-Language Editor / Proofreader
Freelance
Berlin, Germany – Bakersfield, CA
01.2006 - Current
- Edit and review content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Proofread, edit and evaluate final copy to verify content aligns with established guidelines.
- Review articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- Communicate directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.
- Check reference sources to verify dates, facts and statistics.
Academic English-Language Editor
Imre Kertész Kolleg, Friedrich Schiller University
Jena, Germany
08.2015 - 09.2022
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- Communicated directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.
- Checked reference sources to verify dates, facts and statistics.
- Supported publication by helping develop layouts and collaborating with production teams.
- Developed and maintained pool of expert field sources.
- Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
- Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Suggested improvements to content to enhance quality and accuracy.
- Generated and maintained style guides to encourage consistent quality of content.
- Acquired in-depth knowledge of content areas to provide effective edits.
Adjunct Professor of English
Friedrich Schiller University
Jena, Germany
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Encouraged participation by maintaining positive attitude and proactively engaging students in activities and lessons.
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Examined and graded assignments and assessments to report grades to appropriate personnel.
- Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
Freelance English Teacher / Tutor
Freelance
Berlin, Germany
11.2010 - 08.2015
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
Head Educator / Program Director
The Language Farm
Freienorla, Germany
09.2006 - 09.2012
- Oversaw all the activities and projects and was responsible for the children, counselors and contact with the teachers and parents.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities to enhance learning experience.
- Trained and supervised new teachers to apply best teaching practices and comply with protocols.
Education
Ph.D. - Department of American Studies
Friedrich-Schiller Universität
Jena, Germany02.2025
Master of Arts - English and American Studies
Friedrich-Schiller Universität
Jena, Germany01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major in English Literature and Philosophy
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA01.2006
Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Copy Editing
- Style Guide Building/Adherence
- Error Spotting
- Research
- Document Proofreading
- Project Management
- Strategic Content Planning
- Fact-Checking
- Calendar Management
Presentations Events
- Our Loves are Not Only Human: Collective Care and Entanglements, Reading workshop, Akademie Schloss Solitude, 01/23/2020
- The Climate Crisis and the Literary Imagination: A Reading and Discussion with the Ecocriticism Research Collective, Public Climate School FSU Jena, 11/24/2020
Languages
German
Professional Working
Timeline
High School History Teacher
Garces Memorial High School
08.2023 - Current
Adjunct Professor of English
Friedrich Schiller University
03.2021 - 06.2021
Academic English-Language Editor
Imre Kertész Kolleg, Friedrich Schiller University
08.2015 - 09.2022
Freelance English Teacher / Tutor
Freelance
11.2010 - 08.2015
Head Educator / Program Director
The Language Farm
09.2006 - 09.2012
Freelance English-Language Editor / Proofreader
Freelance
01.2006 - Current
Ph.D. - Department of American Studies
Friedrich-Schiller Universität
Master of Arts - English and American Studies
Friedrich-Schiller Universität
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major in English Literature and Philosophy
San Francisco State University