Kay Robin Alexander

kayrobin@duke.edu

Work Preferred

ESL/International students • Humanities • Social sciences • Theses • Dissertations • Journal articles • Submission preparation (fiction and nonfiction) • Applications • Proposals • Grants • Essays • Position papers • Cover letters • Copyright consultations

Qualifications

I have more than 25 years’ experience with writing and editing journalism, academic projects, marketing/media copy, redaction, poetry, fiction, proposals, grants, articles, and essays. I’ve also taught an undergraduate-level course at Duke and have worked with post-grads and professionals in a wide variety of fields (history, political science, art history, public policy, education, music, fine arts, cultural studies, film, public health, psychology, media studies). My extensive experience in copyright management includes permission gathering, searches, and contract/proposal vetting.

Previous Experience/References

Dr. Rebecca Adams
Associate Provost for Planning and Assessment Professor of Sociology
357 McIver Building
1000 Spring Garden
UNCG PO Box 26170
Greensboro, NC 27402-6170
e-mail: r_adams@uncg.edu

Andrea Selch
Director, Carolina Wren Press
120 Morris Street
Durham, NC 27701
e-mail: carolina@carolinawrenpress.org

Younghan Cho
Assistant Professor, Graduate School of International and Area Studies
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
270 Imun-Dong, Dongdaemun-Gu
Seoul 130-791
South Korea
e-mail: cyounghan@hotmail.com

Fee Range

Negotiable: per hour, per page, or per project

Last Minute Requests?

Yes, with an extra fee

Mary K. Brown

maryksbrown@gmail.com

www.editingservices.biz

Work Preferred

General editing • ESL/International students

Qualifications

M.A. Honours degree from the University of St. Andrews, St. Andrews, Scotland. Having lived in Britain for six years, I enjoy working with people who have an international perspective. I have taught English and Art History at the undergraduate level and architectural history at graduate level. I found that I enjoyed grading and improving papers more than classroom teaching, and that people are very appreciative of the help I provide.

Previous Experience/References

Since 1996, I have helped academics and professionals whose first language is not English improve their dissertations, journal submissions and articles, reports, scholarship/fellowship applications, letters of recommendation, and technical guidelines. I have worked with Chinese, Taiwanese, and Korean civil engineers (most from or currently at NCSU) and Nursing students as well as academics in the field of adult and continuing education, and professionals in the business and state government sectors. In addition to Asian clients, I have edited documents in English for academics from Germany, India, Pakistan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Italy, and Australia. That is, my editing experience is varied and extends from humanities, education, and social sciences to science and engineering, including the medical and pharmaceutical fields.

Fee Range

$40 per hour (PayPal available)

Last Minute Requests?

Yes

Eileen Burton

ESL4Life@ymail.com

www.ESL4Life.com

Work Preferred

• ESL Tutoring — English conversation, accent reduction, comprehension, and pronunciation. I coach international students at my home and train business professionals in their offices.

Qualifications

• ESL Tutor, Duke University, Fuqua School of Business: Language Institute and Global Institute, Durham, NC
• Literacy Coach, The Augustine Project, Chapel Hill, NC
• Instructor, Garrett College, Life Skills Development Program, McHenry, MD
• ESL Tutor, Berlitz School of Languages, London, UK
• Education Degree, St. Mary’s College, University of London, UK

Previous Experience/References

For several years, I taught ESL to visiting students and professionals in London. I have taught international students at Duke University and corporate professionals at RTP (Research Triangle Park). I have been privileged to work with students from many countries, including Brazil, Japan, Korea, China, India, Spain, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia. I am always happy to provide academic, business, or individual references upon request.

Fee Range

$35/hour for private lessons in my home. I determine fees for groups and business clients by arrangement.

Last Minute Requests?

yes

Katie Caprino

kcaprino@email.unc.edu

Work Preferred

General editing • Tutoring • Creative/fiction writers • Scientific/technical writers • Application essay writers • Thesis and dissertation writers • Writing for publication • International students/scholars • Undergraduates writing college papers • High school students • The general public

Qualifications

• B.A English, University of Virginia
• M.A. Education, College of William and Mary
• M.A. English, Old Dominion University
• Current Ph.D. student in Education at UNC (Research interests: writing pedagogy, English education)
• Teach ENGL 105 at UNC

Previous Experience/References

• Current UNC 105 Instructor
• Writing and literature at community college, high school, and middle school levels
• Freelance writer

Fee Range

$30-40 per hour

Rene Caputo

eslconsults@bellsouth.net

Work Preferred

General editing (I do not edit dissertations or theses) • Tutoring • Application essays • international students • SAT essay coaching

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, specializing in Teaching ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages)
• Writing teacher and tutor since 1998.
• Certified to teach American Accent Training curriculum

Previous Experience/References

• Currently teach academic writing to international students at Duke University
• Facilitate the International Conversation Café group at Duke
• Tutor MBA students in the summer Language Institute at The Fuqua School of Business, Duke University. Direct the writing component of the program.
• Taught MBA language classes (HEELS program) in the Kenan-Flagler business school, UNC-Chapel Hill
• Taught various ESL classes for Durham Technical Community College for over 10 years. Received an Excellence in Teaching award there.
• I have evaluated essays for UNC-Chapel Hill’s admissions department, Duke University’s English for International Students program, and the SAT exam
• Clients include both native and non-native English speakers/writers

Fee Range

$50 per hour

Last Minute Requests?

Not usually

Antoinette V. Corsentino

durham.editors@gmail.com

Work Preferred

Tutoring • Scientific/technical writers • Application essay writers • Thesis and dissertation writers • Writing for publication • International students/scholars • Undergraduates writing college papers • High school students • The general public

Qualifications

University English instructor; former EFL instructor
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature

Previous Experience/References

My goal is to assist you in producing your best written work. I’ve been teaching college English composition courses for five years and specialize in assisting students, from high school juniors to international post-doctoral candidates, find their writing voice. My past experience includes an array of writing projects: College entrance essays; conducting research for public health policy papers; dissertations in mechanical engineering; resumes and cover letters. I can help you at any stage in the process, whether it’s formulating a thesis statement to completing final edits on your dissertation.
Testimonial: “Thank you so much for your help on my MPH papers! I couldn’t have done it without you this semester.” T.G.

Fee Range

$30-40/hr. Negotiable for students or large projects.

Last Minute Requests?

Yes; extra fee may apply

Kitty Dalton

english4internationals@mindspring.com

www.english4internationals.com

Work Preferred

Tutoring • International students and professionals

Qualifications

I am an experienced and award-winning English as a second language instructor and private tutor. I have worked with MBAs, international teaching assistants, visiting scholars, graduate students and their spouses. I currently work with international MBA students as an ESL specialist at the Duke University School of Business and maintain a private tutoring practice. I received my ESL teaching certificate from Duke University and am certified in the American Accent Training curriculum. I also have a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degree. I really enjoy getting to know and working with international people

Previous Experience/References

I have been a private English as a second language tutor since 2000 and was an ESL instructor at Durham Technical Community College for five years. I have also been an ESL trainer for corporate clients. My students are from Korea, Japan, Latin America, China, India and many other countries. Most of the students I tutor have been referred by other students and I’d be happy to provide you with references.

Fee Range

$50 per hour *(less for online tutoring)

Last Minute Requests?

Yes

Tsultrim ” Diane ” Datso

MoreEnglish@cs.com

Work Preferred

International students • Class papers • Application essays • Theses and dissertations • Writing for publication • Personal statements • Skype lessons available for English language and writing

Qualifications

• B.A. Yale University, Ph.D. Educational Psychology
• Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), Duke University.
• Writing instruction as ESL teacher at Durham Technical Community College for 5 years

Previous Experience/References

• 10 years operating my own More English Editing and Tutoring business, mostly for international students at UNC and Duke University
• “I think you did a really wonderful job for me.” – international nursing student regarding edit of article for publication
• “The comments were very helpful. Thank you very much.” – international city planning doctoral student regarding edit of research paper
• “You have been helpful from the beginning of the school and I really appreciate it.” – international student regarding editing prior to defending master’s level research

Fee Range

$25 per hour for students; $30 per hour for professionals

Last Minute Requests?

Yes, with an additional rush fee

Rebecca Gomez Farrell

becca@thegourmez.com

Work Preferred

Theses • Dissertations • Research papers • Manuscripts for self-publication • Creative writing • Nonfiction

Qualifications

I am a local freelance editor who specializes in fast turnaround for getting your edited work back to you. I provide a range of services, from simple proofreading to extensive editing that takes into consideration the goals of your work and if every sentence helps you achieve them. I price per page based on the extent of editing that you need.

Previous Experience/References

My experience covers a range of disciplines and document types including research papers, proposals, theses, dissertations, graduate school applications, creative works, and other manuscripts in medicine, nursing, public health, career counseling, music theory, fashion, business, international relations, and literature. References are available upon request.

Fee Range

$2.00-$3.50 per page, $22 per hour for formatting

Last Minute Requests?

Yes, with an added $1/page charge for rush jobs.

Ilene Freedman

babsfree@aol.com

Work Preferred

General editing • Tutoring • Conversational Skills • International students

Qualifications

• Certificate in ESL Teaching from Duke University and 9 years experience teaching large and small group classes and tutoring individuals.
• BA – Psychology, Rutgers University MA – Counseling, New York University
• Extensive, diverse work history which includes not only teaching but counseling and advising individuals from many countries with respect to living and working in the USA.

Previous Experience/References

• ” 8 years experience in large and small classroom settings working with beginning to advanced students for Wake Tech Community College, Literacy Council of Wake County and private employer
• 6 years private tutoring, working with individuals and 2-3 person groups to improve their English skills as they relate to work assignments, school performance, writing ability or general communication
• References available upon request

Fee Range

$30-$35 per hour • Negotiable

Last Minute Requests?

Yes

Lawrence Giffin

lawrence.copyeditor@gmail.com

Work Preferred

General editing • Typing/transcription • Creative/fiction writers • Scientific/technical writers • Application essay writers • Thesis and dissertation writers • Writing for publication • Undergraduates writing college papers • The general public

Qualifications

I have seven years of experience proofreading and copy editing written work, including college term papers, scientific journal articles, magazine copy, creative work, and dissertations. I am well versed in APA, MLA, AP, and Chicago styles.

Previous Experience/References

Proofreader: Nature Publishing Group, 2009-2011
Copy editor: Fast Company magazine, Inc. magazine, 2007-2009
First-year writing instructor: University of Hartford and Elms College, 2004-2007
B.A. English/Philosophy, FSU
M.F.A. Creative Writing, UMass
M.L.S. Archival Science, CUNY
Proofreading: 10 pp/hr @ $2/page
Copy editing: 5 pp/hr @ $6/page

Fee Range

$20-$30 per hour

Last Minute Requests?

Yes; extra fee may apply

Melissa Hofpar

melissa@composedsuccess.com

Work Preferred

General editing • Formatting • Scientific/technical writers • Application essay writers • Thesis and dissertation writers • Writing for publication • International students/scholars

Qualifications

- BA in English / Mass Communications
- MA in English (emphasis in Technical Communication)
- Writing instructor at Wake Technical Community College for 7 semesters
- ESL tutor for professionals (written and spoken English)

Previous Experience/References

- Edit book manuscripts, white papers, web content and marketing copy
- Have extensive experience reading and editing technical, medical, and scientific terminology
- Act as judge in annual competition held by Society for Technical Communication
- Have authored help documentation
- Have written, edited and analyzed software and product requirements

Fee Range

Negotiable

Last Minute Requests?

Yes; extra fee may apply

Holly Hough

hhclear@gmail.com

Work Preferred

General editing • Typing/transcription • Scientific/technical writers • Application essay writers • Thesis and dissertation writers • Undergraduates writing college papers • The general public

Qualifications

BA in Business Administration, and both MS and PhD in Exercise Physiology.  Have taught undergraduate courses in the health sciences and various seminars in the medicine/health care arena.

Previous Experience/References

I have 10+ years’ experience in academic administration, and have written and edited marketing materials, proposals, strategic plans, research papers, and articles.  Am currently writing my first book, and have published magazine articles and reports.  Also available to type dissertations, theses, manuscripts, and books.

Fee Range

$25-$35 per hour

Last Minute Requests?

Yes; extra fee may apply

Patrick Inman

patinman@earthlink.net • 919-923-6871

Work Preferred

General Editing • International Students • Scientific Writing • Technical Writing • Theses and Dissertations • Tutoring • Writing for Publication

Qualifications

My training is in history, and like most historians, I have learned to borrow from many different fields, including economics and statistics, and to write about technical subjects both accurately and in a way the general reader can understand. I have been helping others write for over 25 years in business and non-profit organizations as well as in academia. I earned my B.A. in Latin American history at Bowdoin, a certificate in Computer Science at NCSU, and a graduate certificate in Women’s Studies at Duke. I was a graduate student in history at UNC-CH until illness forced me to leave and financial circumstances made me put my studies on hold. I make my living as an editor, writer, and project consultant.

Previous Experience/References

• Nonfiction editor and writing coach: I have helped scholars plan, draft, revise, polish, submit, and market books, book chapters, refereed journal articles, conference papers, grant proposals, Master’s theses, and dissertations.
• Editor for collaborative writing projects: I have guided multi-author writing projects from start (or stuck) to finish. I correspond with contributors, sponsors, and publishers; meet deadlines; cross-check facts; harmonize styles to craft coherent narratives that preserve distinct voices and perspectives; find and resolve problems; manage submissions, revisions, edits, and finishing; and coordinate all aspects of production with the publisher.
• Project manager and consultant: I have coached writers and researchers on project management, that is, to clarify goals; assess strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and obstacles; determine costs and requirements; budget; schedule; collaborate with stakeholders and experts; and adapt plans to changing circumstances. (I have led projects for businesses, government agencies, and non-profits.)
• Is English a second language? I often collaborate with foreign scholars. I have helped authors from China, Estonia, Ethiopia, Hungary, India, Mexico, Pakistan, Senegal, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, Tibet, Venezuela, and the Ukraine publish in English. (Se habla español. Ich spreche Deutsch.)

Selected recent accomplishments:

• Edited Francine Netter Roberson’s biography of the artist central to twentieth-century medical education, Frank Netter, M.D. (Quinnipiac: forthcoming).
• Coordinated international collaboration for Peacock, Thornton, and Inman, Identity Matters: Ethnic and Sectarian Conflict (Berghahn Books: 2007).
• Articles I edited appeared in peer-reviewed economics, health policy, and public health journals.

References and examples of my work are available on request.

Fee Range

Negotiable by project

Last Minute Requests?

Yes, when I have time available.

Derek Keever

derek_keever@hotmail.com

Work Preferred

General editing • Application essays • International students • Tutoring

Qualifications

• B.A. in Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina
• CELTA certificate, Cambridge, UK
• Teaching Certificate, Seoul, Korea
• MAT in TESOL

Previous Experience/References

• I am currently teaching writing at Durham Technical Community College
• I have edited research projects and essays for international students.
• I taught English writing and conversation in Asia (Korea, Japan, and Thailand) for six years.
• I worked as an editor at a correspondence program in Seoul, Korea

Fee Range

$25-30 per hour

Last Minute Requests?

Yes, for an extra fee

Roni Klass

roni@klass-tutor.com • 919-240-4946

Work Preferred

General editing • Tutoring • Thesis and Dissertation Writers • Writing for Publication • International Students and Scholars • Undergraduate Student Papers • High School Students • General Public

Qualifications

PhD in Rhetoric and Linguistics, Master’s in TESOL, Bachelor’s in English/French Minor, Certified in MBTI, Editing experience: student papers, dissertations, theses, books (The Naked Truth about Publisher’s Clearing House), book chapters, online articles, APA and MLA knowledgeable.

Previous Experience/References

I tutor students at Wake Technical Community College. Previous experience includes: tutoring student athletes at NCSU, after school tutoring to elementary students through Shaw University, private tutoring at several private tutoring concerns, teaching the SAT, Freshman Composition, Developmental Writing, ESL Writing V, for in Miami, Florida.

Fee Range

$30-40 per hour • ~$8/page for 250-300 word page

Last Minute Requests?

Yes, extra fee may apply

TD Matheny

theny2003@yahoo.com

Work Preferred

General editing • Application essays • Scientific writing • Theses and dissertations • Writing for publication

Qualifications

Doctorate in Biological Anthropology. Joint program between UNC and Duke. Twenty years’ experience in teaching biological science at college level.

Previous Experience/References

In addition to PhD in Biological Anthropology, I’ve taught all manner of biology and anthropology courses at the college level for over twenty years. Very strong academic background in science methodology, critical thinking and writing across the curriculum. Academic expertise: evolutionary biology.

Fee Range

$25-35 per hour • Negotiable

Last Minute Requests?

Yes, with an extra fee

Christine Mojica

christinemojica@mac.com

Work Preferred

General editing • Tutoring • Creative/fiction writers • Application essay writers • Thesis and dissertation writers • Writing for publication • International students/scholars • Undergraduates writing college papers • High school students • The general public

Qualifications

• M.A. in English, SUNY Brockport
• B.A.in English, SUNY Brockport
• B.S. in Administration of Justice, UNC-Chapel Hill
• Trained as an ESL tutor through Orange County Literacy Council

Previous Experience/References

• Fifteen years combined experience as a writing consultant at both Piedmont Community College (PCC) and SUNY Brockport
• Currently an adjunct professor of Writing, English Literature, American Women’s Studies, and World Literature
• Developed and instructed Creative Writing Camps for middle and high school students
• Former copy editor for academic writing journal at PCC

Fee Range

Per hour, $30-40/hr

Last Minute Requests?

No

Molly Mullin

mollymul@gmail.com

Work Preferred

General editing • Tutoring • Application essay writers • Thesis and dissertation writers • Writing for publication • International students/scholars

Qualifications

B.A. in history, Wellesley College
PhD in Cultural Anthropology, Duke University
Author of two books and many published articles.

Previous Experience/References

–20 years’ experience as a college and university professor, lecturer, and published author
–experience working with students and scholars from many different countries
–reviewer of grants submitted to the National Science Foundation and manuscript submissions to many university presses and journals
–judge of college scholarship competitions

Fee Range

Negotiable, $30-40/hr

Barbara Nagler

bnagler@bellsouth.net

Work Preferred

Tutoring • International students/scholars • High school students • The general public

Qualifications

Are you frustrated because you can’t easily send and receive messages in English? With extensive experience serving internationals since 1989, I can help you achieve your personal and professional communication goals. Here and abroad, I’ve taught teacher-trainees, as well as graduate, undergraduate, and K-12 students.

With a master’s degree in Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language, I’m able to put people at ease and help them understand this culture’s products, perspectives, and practices. I enable students to take responsibility for increasing fluency with cooperative learning activities to negotiate meaning. As a specialist in the English language, I share insights into its meaning, form, and use.

Previous Experience/References

• Duke University, The Fuqua School of Business (Durham, NC)
• NC State University (Raleigh, NC)
• Durham Technical Comm. College (Durham, NC)
• Central Carolina Comm. College (Pittsboro, NC)
• Georgia State University (Atlanta, GA)
• Brown University (Providence, RI)
• Tecnologico de Monterrey (San Luis Potosi, Mexico)
• Abdou Moumouni University (Niamey, Niger)

Fee Range

$30-$35 per hour

Last Minute Requests?

No

Bob Pleasants

bob.pleasants@gmail.com

Work Preferred

General editing • International students • Working with ESL students • Application essays • Dissertations/theses • Writing for publication

Qualifications

I have a BA in English and a Master’s in Teaching English. In addition to working as a Writing Tutor at the UNC Writing Center, I’ve taught high school English and composition. I have more than seven years of experience tutoring writers and working as an editor. I also have a Ph.D. in Education.

Previous Experience/References

My previous editing work has included work with ESL writers, professional writing, preparing articles for publication (journal articles and book chapters), novels, and application essays for graduate schools.

Fee Range

$30-35 per hour

Last Minute Requests?

Yes, with an extra fee

Wade Ponder

ponderwh@yahoo.com

Work Preferred

General editing• application essay writers• scientific/technical writer• Thesis and dissertation writers

Qualifications

• BS and MS degrees in Chemical Engineering from Clemson University
• Graduate study in Cryogenic Engineering and Nuclear Engineering
• University professor for five years
• U.S. representative to the Economic Commission of Europe (ECE)
• Member, U.S. scientific delegation to Poland and Hungary
• National finalist in 1971 White House Fellows competition

Previous Experience/References

• Forty-five years of writing and editing experience
• Edited over 18,000 pages in the last five years; awarded top rating by 1066 of 1101 clients
• Author of 32 publications and two encyclopedia articles
• Writer, Pollution Control Protocol for Economic Commission of Europe
• Co-author of a 7-volume chemistry textbook
• Research engineer and manager at EPA for 36 years
• Dr. Nancy Adams, nhadams64@gmail.com
• Dr. Ross Leadbetter, mrl@email.unc.edu
• Dr. Marc Menetrez, marcmenetrez@msn.com
• Mr. Frank Princiotta, Director, AEERL/EPA, princiotta.frank@epa.gov

Fee Range

$10 per 300-word page

Last Minute Requests?

Yes; extra fee may apply

Anthony Robbins

aribarr42@gmail.com • 919-240-4439

www.andyrobbinspoetry.com

Work Preferred

General editing and proofreading in all disciplines • International students • Application materials • White papers • Theses and dissertations • Writing for publication • Health Sciences (especially Nursing).

Qualifications

• Ph.D. Twentieth-Century American Literature, Minor in Political Philosophy. Louisiana State University (1990) • M.A. Creative Writing. Syracuse University (1980) • B. A. English. University of North Carolina -Chapel Hill (1976)

Editing, et cetera: December 2008 – August 2011 (A brief, selected list, continued and expanded on C. V. page of web site)

• Editing a doctoral thesis on Ford Motor Company’s post-1986 campaign to gain market shares in Saudi Arabia for Saudi Scholar at the University of Liverpool • Editing a master’s thesis on tropes in contemporary “In-yer-face” British theatre • Edited a paper for Harvard International Affairs doctoral candidate • Edited a M. S. N. thesis for examining high-fidelity simulation as training for nurses in transition from the classroom to practice • Edited essay on educational measurement techniques for an Endowed UNC Distinguished Professor (the editor of the volume, not of the paper). The contributed book will be published by Routledge. • Edited a series of papers (allo-static stress loads and low birth-weight among African-American mothers and children, wound-vac techniques, high-fiber diet, incident reports etc.) for R.N. candidate • Edited a dissertation proposal in epidemiology (the effects of life-long socioeconomic status on heart attacks — blacks compared to whites) for a Chinese pediatric cardiologist • Edited a paper by a U. of Maryland Sociology Department member on the racial demographic distribution of households in major MSA’s and the maintenance of racial identity among black students in special math and science high schools • Edited a doctoral dissertation about prisoner re-entry in NY for a State of New York Division of Parole officer • Edited a Ph. D. dissertation on the racial history of Hartford, Connecticut, focused on school desegregation cases • Please see C.V. page on web site.

Previous Experience/References

• Professor of English, 2004-5, Universidad de Especialidades Espiritu Santo, Guayaquil, Ecuador. UCP.
• Professor (GS-12, Civilian), Programs for Afloat College Education. U.S. Navy, Atlantic Fleet, world-wide. College Program administered by Central Texas College. (By assignment, 1998-2007)
• Visiting Assistant Professor, 2000-01, Department of English, East Carolina University
• Assistant Professor, 1990-97, Department of English, Northeast Louisiana University.
• Fulbright Scholar, 1995-96, Humanities Division, College of the Bahamas .

Fee Range

$20 – $35 per hour

Last Minute Requests?

Yes (with reasonable deadline, for extra fee)

Fran Salman

fransalman@gmail.com

Work Preferred

Copyediting • Manuscripts submitted/accepted for publication • Theses and dissertations

Qualifications

My knowledge is founded on studies in English and Linguistics at undergraduate and graduate programs at prominent universities, recent courses in copyediting, work experience, and continuous learning through professional development and member associations. I have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the structure, grammar, punctuation, and syntax of English. I am proficient in several style manuals, including APA’s Publication Manual (6th ed.), The Chicago Manual of Style, and AMA Manual of Style. I maintain meticulous attention to detail.

Previous Experience/References

• Manuscripts accepted for publication in the Journal of the Society of Social Work and Research.
• Tenure packets for UNC School of Dentistry
• Theses, using A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations
• Scholarly journals for American Psychological Association. Collaborated in preparing APA style book.
• Translated annual reports for the Chilean Stock Exchange, from Spanish to English, working with industry-specific terminology and language.

Fee Range

varying

Last Minute Requests?

No

Amanda Shapiro

aswordmaven@gmail.com

Work Preferred

General editing • Tutoring • Creative/fiction writers • Application essays • Thesis and dissertation writers • Writing for publication • Undergraduates writing college papers • High school students

Qualifications

A good editor should have both compassion and vision. I have seven years of experience as a copy editor, tutor, and application consultant. I also have an MFA in Writing from Columbia University, where I taught creative writing. I specialize in working with students on applications for college and graduate school, as well as in editing grant proposals for both students and faculty. I also love editing creative work, general essays, and theses and dissertations in the Humanities and Social Sciences. I’m happy to work with writers at all stages of the writing process.

Previous Experience/References

Columbia University – Adjunct Creative Writing Professor

Columbia University – MFA in Fiction Writing

Copy editor for Columbia: A Journal

Freelance Copy Editor & Application Consultant

JPREP Tutoring – Application Consultant

Thinking Caps Tutoring – Tutor

Pomona College – BA in Politics

Pomona College Writing Program – Tutor

Fee Range

$35-75 per hour

Last Minute Requests?

Yes; extra fee may apply

Elizabeth Shestak

eshestak@mac.com

Work Preferred

Creative writing • General editing • Tutoring • International students • Application essays • Formatting • Scientific writing • Technical writing • Theses and dissertations • Writing for publication • Typing/transcription

Qualifications

With degrees in Creative Writing and International Affairs from Carnegie Mellon University, as well as a Masters of Journalism from the University of Maryland, I am experienced in writing and editing fiction, creative non-fiction, essays, grants, poetry and business documents. As a self-employed writer and editor, I am able to accommodate people’s schedules. I enjoy the process of both coaching and editing, and am happy to be as hands-on, or off, as the client wishes.

Previous Experience/References

• Personal assistant to Frances Mayes, author of “Under the Tuscan Sun;” have done editing and organizational work for her, francesmayes@mac.com
• Grant editing for Maki Asano, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Tumor Microenvironment Program, The OSU Comprehensive Cancer Center, Department of Molecular Cellular Biochemistry
• College of Medicine, Department of Molecular Genetics, College of Biological Science, Ohio State University, 614-688-4164, maki.asano@osumc.edu
• Erin Morgan – practicing lawyer in the State of California, have assisted her with various resume and cover letter edits, ms.erinmorgan@gmail.com
• Ashley King, PhD – edited and formatted applications and test results regarding her national certification as a member of the American Board of Professional Psychology, ashleykingphd@mac.com
• ESL tutoring to a range of professionals and students, meeting both in person and using internet resources such as Skype, focusing on both verbal and written skill sets. ESL-specific references available upon request.

Fee Range

$30-45 per hour

Last Minute Requests?

Yes

Theresa Stone

tstone@email.unc.edu

Work Preferred

General editing • Tutoring • International students

Qualifications

B.A. in International Studies, minor in Italian from UNC-CH, 2006
M.Ed. in Global Education Policy, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign, 2011
TESOL certification, 2011
Department Manager for UNC Philosophy 2008-2012

Previous Experience/References

Study Abroad experience in Florence, Italy, 2006: experience as freelance ESL instructor completed ESOL tutor training with the Orange County Literacy Council Aug. 2012
ESOL tutor and citizenship test tutor for UNC staff  with the OCLC, beginning Oct 2012

Fee Range

$15 per hour

Last Minute Requests?

Yes

Jennifer E. Sykes

jesyke@unc.edu

Work Preferred

I prefer to work with students who are struggling to write papers for the social sciences or hard sciences, whether they are native English speakers or not.

Qualifications

I have previously worked as a copy editor at a newspaper, worked on grant-writing for myself and other companies. My dissertation research involves natural language processing, or programming computers to make sense of the content and context of the written word. This specific line of research has re-introduced me to rhetoric and linguistics work, which has helped me improve my writing and editing other’s writing.

Previous Experience/References

I have training in copy editing, rhetoric, and am self-taught with linguistics. I have previously worked as a copy editor at a newspaper. I routinely check other people’s writing, both in an academic context and for professional opportunities. I have written training materials for people at a multi-national corporation so I am aware of the constraints of writing clearly and effectively for diverse audiences. In my corporate and academic lives I have studied a number of different subjects so I am familiar with the basic substance of a large number of subjects.

Fee Range

For editing and critiquing of papers I ask for $20 an hour for review. This averages to about one hour to review a 5 page paper and add in grammatical corrections and explanations as to why the grammar needs fixing. It also covers corrections on unclear language and providing educational examples for how to improve future writing.

Last Minute Requests?

I can accept requests 24 hours in advance for 3-page (or less) paper reviews, but anything longer than that requires 72 hours notice.

Dana Watson

dana@invisibleedits.com

Work Preferred

General editing • Formatting • Creative/fiction writers • Scientific/technical writers • Thesis and dissertations writers • Writing for publication • International students/scholars • Undergraduates writing college papers

Qualifications

Sean Wellington

seanwellington@yahoo.com

Work Preferred

General editing • Tutoring • Creative writing • Scientific/technical writers • Application essay writers • Theses and dissertations • Writing for publication • International students/scholars • The general public

Qualifications

MANAGEMENT

Teacher Trainer, ESL, 2011

• Duke University, Durham, NC

• Oxford Seminars, Chapel Hill, NC

Academic Director, ESL, Summer 2010

• LAL Summer Youth Program, Boca Raton, FL

Orphanage School Coordinator, September 2009 – June 2010

• Hope Foundation, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

 

TEACHING

Adjunct Instructor of ESL, September 2008 – present

• Durham Tech Community College, OCC, Hillsborough, NC

• CUNY York, Language Immersion Program, Queens, NY

• Columbia University, ALP, New York, NY

• New York University, ALI, New York, NY

Teacher of ESL, September 2006 – August 2008

• Kaplan Educational Center, New York, NY

Teacher of Secondary Social Studies & Humanities, September 2002 – August 2006

• The New York City Department of Education, New York, NY

Head English Teacher, August 1996 – August 1998

• Kokusai Gaigo Center, Tokyo, Japan

MEDIA

Talk Show Producer/Host, 2011

• WCOM FM, “Talk of Hope,” Carrboro, NC

Writer/Reporter, September 2000 – August 2002

• Commercial Property News, New York, NY

Editor, September 1998 – August 2000

• Architectural Record, New York

Previous Experience/References

1. JoAnn Molnar, Director of English for Special Purposes, Center for the Global Learner, Durham Technical Community College, 919-536-7221/molnarj@durhamtech.edu
2. Apryl Blakeney,(my former)  student, Oxford Teacher Trainer Seminar, aprylblakeney@yahoo.com

Fee Range

Per project; Negotiable

Last Minute Requests?

Yes