Professional writing specialist with commitment to producing high-quality content. Extensive experience in creating compelling narratives for various media platforms and industries. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability, ensuring reliable contributions, and seamless integration with dynamic project requirements.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Faculty - English
Harford Community College
07.2024 - Current
Teach online college- level English and high school dual enrollment English classes for county residents
Plan and implement course syllabus and curriculum
Manage classroom effectively
Mentor students
Facilitate lively, meaningful class discussions using various technological tools, including virtual, asynchronous discussion boards
Provide helpful, timely feedback on assignments
Demonstrate proficiency in various online learning systems, such as Blackboard and Brightspace
English and Communication Professor
The University of Maryland Global Campus
01.2014 - Current
Evaluate students' abilities and grasp of English language
Keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports
Teach English Composition, Rhetoric, and Literature to students in online setting
Develop interesting lectures and educational activities to maximize learning within virtual classroom
Assign books and other materials to improve reading comprehension
Employ diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material
Source optimal curricula and develop lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course
Make use of available technologies in daily learning, such as eCollege, BrightSpace, Blackboard, Canvas, and Angel
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions for college-level English students
Create lesson plans and adapt curriculum to meet individual needs of students
English Professor
National University
03.2004 - Current
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions for college-level English students
Encourage class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions, and using techniques to track student participation
Teach English language to college students in online setting
Evaluate students' abilities and grasp of English language
Keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports
Develop interesting lectures and educational activities to maximize learning within classroom
Make use of available technologies in daily learning
English Composition and Literature Professor
Anne Arundel Community College
01.2002 - Current
Provide academic advisement and educational guidance for adult learners using constructive feedback, in-person facilitation, contact calls, and emails
Prepare lesson plans for multiple classes per week to accommodate students with varying proficiency levels
Challenge and engage students through in-depth lectures, debates, and discussions
Use up-to-date software to prepare lectures, course materials, and lessons
Record and submit final grades to higher education management team within 24-hour window of last class of semester
Participate in department and employee team meetings to discuss student performance and academic achievement
Make use of available technologies - Canvas, eCollege, Angel, Blackboard, and Brightspace - in daily learning
Digital Content Creator
TEKsystems (short-term Assignment With Cisco)
06.2023 - 08.2023
Worked with team as needed to write, edit, and publish employee self-help articles for a variety of HR-related issues
Wrote advisor-facing content for HR Help Desk agents to use when providing support to and problem resolution for employees
Generated and edited screen shots, icons, photos, and other media to support content
Ensured articles adhered to Cisco’s internal content style guide
Verified any intranet links referenced in articles were up to date and navigated to the appropriate location
Attached metadata to articles to enhance search optimization
Maintained content and media, monitored metrics and quality, reviewed feedback, and implemented improvements
Lead or participated in projects or programs on scaling and extending digitized content capabilities across the enterprises
Freelance Writer
Self Employed
05.1999 - 05.2008
Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content
Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar
Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach
Formatted articles, blogs, and webpages with HTML, photos, and infographics
Completed thorough research into assigned topics
Coordinated with subject matter experts for interviews and topic generation
Interviewed individuals by phone, through video chat, and via in-person meetings to research stories for publication
Technical Writer/Editor
Office of Information Technology - The University of Maryland
07.2006 - 01.2007
Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content
Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar
Interviewed individuals by phone, through video chat, and via in-person meetings to research stories for publication
Developed copy while maintaining brand voice and adhering to legal requirements
Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach
Evaluated project requirements and content standards for each project to produce copy in line with creative structure
Assistant to the Chair
Family Studies Department - The University of Maryland
06.2005 - 07.2006
Maintained impartiality and objectivity during meetings and decision-making
Planned and oversaw meetings in accordance with governing documents
Liaised with chief officer to keep overview of organizational affairs
Contributed to values, goals, and strategic vision of organization
Helped record, compile, summarize, and analyze data
Recruited, developed, and retained excellent faculty to meet organizational goals
Managed workflow and calendars of chairperson’s office to support meeting planning and development
Facilitated decision making by building consensus and developing solutions
Web Editor/ Writer
Einstein Industries
05.2003 - 01.2005
Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication
Interviewed sources and developed relationships with clients to obtain vital information for stories
Built productive relationships with writers, designers, and other professionals
Coordinated with writers to maintain consistent voice
Guided and motivated staff to hit demanding targets under tight deadlines
Produced highly effective SEO content
Supported design team by helping develop layouts and collaborating with production professionals to create publications
Worked with graphic artists, post-production team members, and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content
Pitched content strategies
Collaborated with graphics department to develop and implement visual elements
Education
Master of Science - Professional Writing
Towson University
Baltimore, MD
Bachelor of Arts - American Studies
The University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD
Skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Time management
Attention to detail
Multitasking
Editing/Copy editing
Grammar usage
Strong research skills
Fact-checking
Copywriting/Technical writing/Multimedia writing
Content development
Proofreading
AP/Chicago/MLA/APA styles
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty - English
Harford Community College
07.2024 - Current
Digital Content Creator
TEKsystems (short-term Assignment With Cisco)
06.2023 - 08.2023
English and Communication Professor
The University of Maryland Global Campus
01.2014 - Current
Technical Writer/Editor
Office of Information Technology - The University of Maryland
07.2006 - 01.2007
Assistant to the Chair
Family Studies Department - The University of Maryland
06.2005 - 07.2006
English Professor
National University
03.2004 - Current
Web Editor/ Writer
Einstein Industries
05.2003 - 01.2005
English Composition and Literature Professor
Anne Arundel Community College
01.2002 - Current
Freelance Writer
Self Employed
05.1999 - 05.2008
Master of Science - Professional Writing
Towson University
Bachelor of Arts - American Studies
The University of Maryland - College Park
Similar Profiles
Alexander J MassoniAlexander J Massoni
Test Center Associate at Harford Community CollegeTest Center Associate at Harford Community College