Nora Neff
Statham,GA
Summary
Professional educator and publications coordinator with high standards and strong focus on delivering results. Skilled in managing editorial processes, content creation, and publication timelines with precision. Strong collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, ensuring reliable team support. Expertise in project management, editorial oversight, and stakeholder communication.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ministry Assistant
Bethlehem First United Methodist Church
12.2022 - Current
- Member SPRC, Finance Team, Missions team, VBS volunteers
- Bereavement Support Team, Hospitality Team and UMW
- Assisted in developing new programs and initiatives that increased engagement of volunteers within the community
- Contributed administrative support by providing clerical assistance, organizing files, and managing databases.
PUBLICATIONS / MEDIA ADVISER
GWINNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS
08.2004 - 05.2024
- Served as adviser to an award-winning journalism staff in the publication of the yearbook, school newspaper, and literary magazine, including work with vendor contracts, publication schedules and technology adaptation.
- Developed strong organizational skills while managing multiple projects simultaneously with tight deadlines.
- Utilized computer and job-related software to maintain and update filing, inventory, and database systems and to track the simultaneous progress of multiple publications.
- Skilled in using various software applications and programs including Microsoft Office, Canva and Adobe Creative Suites.
- Edited and proofread manuscripts, articles, reports, and other documents to ensure style guide compliance, including accuracy of grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax and formatting.
- Maintained organized digital library containing images, videos and documents.
- Trained and mentored student writers and content creators to improve their writing and production skills.
JOURNALISM AND LITERATURE TEACHER
GWINNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS
08.2001 - 05.2024
- Created and delivered classroom lessons in language, writing and reading.
- Researched new and emerging methods for language instruction and skill-building.
- Utilized technology in the classroom to enhance student learning experiences, as well as publication software and file and workflow management tools for the journalism program.
- Collaborated with other teachers and administrators on a local and state level in development, evaluation, and revision of secondary school programs in both journalism and literature.
- Revised and evaluated curricula, course content, and methods of instruction.
Education
Master of Science - English Education
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05.2008
Bachelor of Science - English Education
State University of NY
Oneonta, NY05.1987
Skills
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Editing / Proofreading
- Attention to Detail
- Layout design
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Style guide proficiency in MLA, AP and CMOS
- Project Coordination
- Clear Communication
- Adobe Creative Suites proficiency
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Deadline management
Position
Professional Educator transitioning to Production Editor
Certification
Georgia Teaching Certificate: English (6-12) with Gifted Education endorsement
Awards and Recognitions
Publishing Institute of America Premier Print Award: Certificate of Merit recipient in 2013 and 2019
Gwinnett County Schools teacher of the year semi-finalist 2018
Timeline
Ministry Assistant
Bethlehem First United Methodist Church
12.2022 - Current
PUBLICATIONS / MEDIA ADVISER
GWINNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS
08.2004 - 05.2024
JOURNALISM AND LITERATURE TEACHER
GWINNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS
08.2001 - 05.2024
Georgia Teaching Certificate: English (6-12) with Gifted Education endorsement
Master of Science - English Education
University of Georgia
Bachelor of Science - English Education
State University of NY
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