NATASHA AZANK ATWOOD
Asheville,NC
Summary
Experienced and adaptable freelance editor with a solid track record in content creation, copy editing, and tutoring. Strong background in higher education teaching (12 years), with expertise in research, public speaking, and curriculum development. Demonstrated leadership abilities as president of the Board of Directors, successfully securing grants and overseeing fundraising initiatives.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Editor
Atwood Editing Services
01.2017 - Current
- Content creation and copy editing of brand messaging materials for Sound Mind Design
- Enhance publication quality for Agape Diamonds’ website by proofreading and editing content for grammatical accuracy
- Edit manuscripts for clients to improve clarity and coherence, ensuring alignment with publication standards
Board of Directors - President (2023); Member (2022)
Bent Creek Community Park
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Managed funding and maintenance of a nonprofit park in collaboration with Buncombe County
- Wrote and secured a community recreation grant for a new accessible swing and oversaw implementation
- Created communication and marketing materials
- Led monthly board meetings and fundraising efforts; organized eight neighborhood events
Board of Directors – Treasurer
Childswork Learning Center
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Coordinated with board members to manage the budget and align financial objectives with strategic goals
- Engaged in conflict resolution for several HR challenges; oversaw hiring decisions
- Participated in negotiations with lessor regarding terms of the lease
Assistant Professor of English
Tennessee State University
08.2012 - 05.2015
- Developed curriculum for and taught courses in American Literature, World Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition, both in person and online ; advised students
- Served on the DEI committee and designed an Ethnic American Literature course to diversify the department’s curriculum
- Engaged in educational outreach: planned recruitment events; created writing workshops to increase retention
Sun Program Assistant (Coordinator; Teacher)
Impact Northwest
04.2011 - 08.2012
- Supported program operations by managing teachers and daily schedules; submitted timesheets; communicated with parents
- Assisted with project documentation for efficient program management
- Developed and taught after-school classes for K-5 students, emphasizing math and literacy skills
College Writing Instructor
University of Massachusetts Amherst
09.2005 - 05.2011
- Developed curriculum for and taught literature and composition courses that emphasized critical thinking and literary analysis, leading to improved student engagement and understanding
- Delivered engaging lectures, incorporating multimedia presentations to enhance students' comprehension of subject matter
- Served on Writing Program Diversity Committee: developed and implemented four workshops
College Writing Instructor
Northeastern University
09.2003 - 05.2005
- Taught college writing courses that focused on critical thinking through the process of writing, revising, and editing using a variety of rhetorical strategies
- Managed grading assignments efficiently while providing detailed feedback to help students improve their writing abilities over time
- Continuously updated course materials based on student feedback and evaluations, ensuring relevancy and effectiveness of instruction
Planned Giving Assistant
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
01.2002 - 03.2003
- Worked directly with the Director of Planned Giving to assist with nonprofit donor gift cultivation and donor communications; performed administrative tasks
- Established a Planned Giving Profile and implemented a screening program for potential donors
- Planned all aspects of the Annual Legacy Society Event
Education
PhD - English
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA02.2012
Master of Arts - English
Northeastern University
Boston, MA05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - English and Art History
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN05.2001
Skills
- Native Spanish speaker
- Curriculum development
- Editing and Proofreading
- Content creation
- Leadership and administration
- Community outreach
- Fundraising
- Grant writing
- Microsoft Office
Publications
“‘A Poetry like Ammunition’: Martín Espada’s Poetics of Resistance and Subversion.” Acknowledged Legislator: Critical Essays on the Poetry of Martín Espada. Ed. Edward J. Carvalho. Lanham: Farleigh Dickinson University Press,2014.133-155
Timeline
Board of Directors - President (2023); Member (2022)
Bent Creek Community Park
11.2021 - 12.2023
Board of Directors – Treasurer
Childswork Learning Center
06.2019 - 05.2020
Freelance Editor
Atwood Editing Services
01.2017 - Current
Assistant Professor of English
Tennessee State University
08.2012 - 05.2015
Sun Program Assistant (Coordinator; Teacher)
Impact Northwest
04.2011 - 08.2012
College Writing Instructor
University of Massachusetts Amherst
09.2005 - 05.2011
College Writing Instructor
Northeastern University
09.2003 - 05.2005
Planned Giving Assistant
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
01.2002 - 03.2003
PhD - English
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Master of Arts - English
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Arts - English and Art History
Vanderbilt University
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