Kyna Taylor
Houston,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented copywriter adept at assessing effective writing as well as compelling content. Applies different style and content guidelines based on individual document uses and requirements. High level of vocabulary understanding, grammar and writing techniques. Experienced in cross-cultural communication and historical contexts.
Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Copywriter
Clayfisher Community Development
08.2020 - Current
- Develop the client's brand identity and mission statement.
- Conduct research to identify audience demographics, incorporating collected data into future copy.
- Continue overall research of the market to better leverage the client's strengths in a competitive environment
- Write advertising copy for online content.
- Customize brand message to reach and capture target audience interest and drive engagement.
- Support client projects from planning to on-time completion of quality deliverables.
- Review and edit final copy for accuracy and to correct grammar errors.
Tutor
Independent
01.2008 - 02.2019
- Tutored diverse groups of clients to strengthen writing, composition, and subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
- Designed and developed independent instruction for a number of clients in the areas of accent reduction, reading comprehension, business communication, and writing projects of all kinds.
- Collaborated with clients to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Solicited and developed new contracts.
- Monitored client progress and provided feedback and support.
- Worked closely with clients on specific theses, subject development, and rhetorical strategies, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
English Professor
American Intercontinental University
07.2005 - 12.2008
- Initiated, facilitated and moderated classroom discussions for college-level and developmental English students.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Planned, prepared and delivered lessons on American literature, British literature, beginning writing (grammar and sentence structure), developmental writing, English composition, and university success.
- Checked and assessed student work.
- Developed curriculum and workbooks for variety of blended courses.
- Implemented apt instructional and learning strategies, specifically for non-traditional students.
- Taught courses in academic writing, creative writing and literature, specifically tailored to non-traditional students.
- Led committee creating school-wide assessments and producing exams used throughout English department.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of Maryland, College Park
College ParkMaster of Arts - English Literature
Cornell University
Ithaca, NYMaster of Arts - Creative Writing, Fiction
Cornell University
Ithaca, NYSkills
- Excellent grammar and spelling skills
- Familiarity with various proofreading styles
- Copywriting, editing, and review
- Knowledge of MLA, AP, and Chicago style guidelines
- Reading and correcting written work for accuracy, clarity, strategy and effectiveness
- Writing revision
- Thought leadership content development
- Storytelling
- Excellent interpersonal communications
- Multi-cultural content and histories
- Unique content creation
Timeline
Copywriter
Clayfisher Community Development
08.2020 - Current
Tutor
Independent
01.2008 - 02.2019
English Professor
American Intercontinental University
07.2005 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of Maryland, College Park
Master of Arts - English Literature
Cornell University
Master of Arts - Creative Writing, Fiction
Cornell University
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