Help for Hire Editors

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Kay Robin Alexander

I have more than 20 years’ experience editing all kinds of writing, from simple correspondence to dissertations. My rates are affordable and I’m willing to work with your schedule, including long-distance consultations.

Mary K. Brown

I specialize in helping students and faculty – especially those whose first language is not English – improve dissertations, reports, proposals, articles, journal submissions, and similar documents. My clients have been extremely pleased with my editing and appreciative of my help in improving the readability of their papers.

Katie Caprino

Katie Caprino is a freelance editor who is interested in helping high school students, undergraduate and graduate students, and professionals improve their writing. Katie has composition teaching experience at the university, community college, and secondary levels and offers clients explicit revision suggestions. Previous clients have been pleased with the quick and effective feedback Katie provides. Katie is excited to start helping you with your writing! Email kcaprino@email.unc.edu to schedule a revision session now!

Rene Caputo

Are you an international student, visiting scholar or researcher? We can work together to improve your skills in American English. I have nearly 15 years of experience in teaching and tutoring non-native speakers in writing and conversation. We can have face-to-face private tutoring sessions or conduct coaching or editing sessions via Skype or email.

Antoinette V. Corsentino

I have been teaching college English composition courses for five years. My speciality is assisting native English speakers and international students, from high school juniors to post-doctoral candidates, to find their writing voice. My experience includes: scholarship essays, research for public health policy papers, dissertations in engineering, resumes, and cover letters. I can help you at any stage of the process, whether it is formulating a thesis statement for your term paper or completing final edits on your dissertation.

Tsultrim “Diane” Datso

International students, I would be happy to use my years of “English polishing” experience to edit your written work into fluent English. I am careful to preserve your “voice” and content. I enjoy teaming with international students and have successfully supported their academic accomplishments in a variety of fields.

Rebacca Gomez Farrell

I am a fast, affordable editor who will tweak your writing so you look better! My rates start at $1/page for basic proofreading fixes. I provide a quick turnaround so you don’t have to worry about deadlines. I have experience editing blogs, dissertations, medical manuscripts and more!

Ilene Freedman

I’m an experienced ESL instructor/tutor, graduate of the Duke Certificate Program, with a love for teaching international students (individuals and small groups). Let me help you improve your oral communication, grammar, writing and presentations. I’d enjoy giving you more tools to enjoy your life in The Triangle to its utmost.

Lawrence Giffin

I can help with grant proposals, dissertations, and other types of academic writing, as well as basic correspondence, cover letters, and job or school applications. I have experience proofreading scientific journal articles and am very familiar with the format of scientific writing, having worked as a proofreader for various Nature journals (Biotechnology, Neuroscience, Structural and Molecular Biology, just to name a few).

Melissa Hofpar

Let your knowledge shine through your writing! As a copy editor and proofreader, I help all types of authors, both academic and professional, polish their documents in order to communicate information clearly and effectively and reach their target audiences. I enjoy working with ESL clients and with professionals in technical and scientific fields. I have flexible rates and will work with you to make your document a success!

Holly Hough

I have a doctorate in the sciences, 10+ years of experience in writing and editing, and have published poetry, reports, and articles. I am friendly, love to laugh, and offer proofreading and editing, primarily for dissertations, theses, research papers, resumes, and cover letters. Flexible schedule.

Patrick Inman

I edit articles, grant proposals, papers, theses, dissertations, and books in the humanities, social sciences, and medicine. I can help an author find his or her way, develop ideas, structure an argument, and present it persuasively. I also coordinate collaborative projects, coach scholars and nonfiction authors in writing, research, and stress reduction, translate Spanish and German, and research and write grant proposals. I work frequently with foreign students.

Derek Keever

I have been a freelance editor for 5 years, helping writers to express themselves more clearly and effectively. My specialty is editing academic essays, theses, and journal articles for non-native English speakers. I lived in Asia for 10 years and have been teaching ESL and EFL for 15 years. I have an MAT in TESOL and a CELTA certificate.

Roni Klass

As an experienced Writing Center tutor for the last 18 years in Miami, FL, and Raleigh, NC, a former professor of Freshman Comp, Developmental and ESL Writing, a SAT tutor, an online tutor, and an editor of graduate student papers, theses, dissertations, as well as book chapters, online articles, and The Naked Truth about Publishers Clearing House, I am well skilled to help you with your writing/tutoring needs. My rates and hours are flexible, and I am happy to work with writers at all levels, from high school students to ESL learners to professionals. Students come away pleased with the friendly, knowledgable help I provide.

TD Matheny

I am semi-retired college instructor with doctorate and over twenty years’ teaching and research experience in biological sciences. Courses taught range from Anatomy—Zoology and everything in-between. I have a great sense of humor and work well with students of all ages to make science fun and applicable. My services include: tutoring, editing, reading, writing and critical thinking skills.

Christine Mojica

I’ve earned a M.S in English and have fifteen years combined experience editing, tutoring, and teaching college level writing, literature, and humanities classes. I am happy to work with writers at all levels, including ESL students and professors. My favorite pastimes include fastidiously proofreading and editing the works of others. I am dedicated to helping people improve their written communicate skills and believe that with patience, practice, and coaching , writing can be as evocative and effective as the most well-spoken words.

Molly Mullin

If you need help getting your message across, I can help. I have more than 20 years’ experience as a college writing professor, lecturer, and published author. I have a PhD in Cultural Anthropology and specialize in making complicated ideas clear.

Barbara Nagler

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.

Bob Pleasants

I can help make your writing more clear and concise, ensuring that your ideas come through. I’ll help you with organization, grammar, mechanics, and general editing. I specialize in application essays, dissertations/theses, academic writing, and particularly in prepping manuscripts for publication. I’m a former UNC Writing Center Tutor and an editor with over seven years of experience working with professors, undergraduates, and graduate students.

Wade Ponder

Your success depends on the quality of your writing, so let an experienced editor provide the help you need. I will take your work as seriously as you do, provide top-quality editing, suggest improvements, meet your deadline, and answer your questions. Click on my name for details.

Anthony Robbins

I am a traditionally trained scholar, an experienced editor, and university teacher. My services include manuscript copy editing and proofreading in all disciplines (including preparation of all styles of in-text citations and bibliographies), English-language tutoring, help with writing resumes and cover letters for job applications, academic admissions materials, and writing grant applications.

Fran Salman

More than 20 years of experience in copyediting, including scholarly journals. Expert in grammar and syntax. Meticulous attention to detail. Able to work closely with clients to elicit their best ideas. Fluent in Spanish. Experience working with non-native English speakers. Flexible schedule. Willing to meet in person.

Amanda Shapiro

I’m a word maven with an MFA in Writing and a passion for clear prose. I’m also a listener; it’s important to take the time to understand my students’ goals before diving in. I’ve worked in writing centers, as a writing coach, and as a freelance editor for the past six years. I specialize in application essays, personal statements, and academic writing in the humanities and social sciences. My rates are flexible, and my turnaround is fast.

Elizabeth Shestak

After receiving an undergraduate degree in Creative Writing from Carnegie Mellon University, followed by a Master’s of Journalism degree from the University of Maryland, I am well-equipped to coach, edit, and review any kind of writing on whatever level the client so chooses. I have worked with ESL clients on numerous occasions. To date I have revamped resumes, proofed grants for grammar, and edited book chapters for flow and consistency. I am also well-versed at workshopping fiction and poetry, and am happy to guide non-fiction writers in terms of their reportage and direction.

Theresa Stone

I have a M.Ed. in Global Education Policy, a B.A. in International Education and I am TESOL certified, with adult ESL instruction and tutoring experience through the Orange County Literacy Council. I am happy to help with English tutoring, editing, and writing skills development for non-native speakers. My extensive work history in academic administration and human resources also makes me qualified to assist with the review of your academic application materials, essays, cover letters, and other job placement documents.

Jennifer E. Sykes

I am a doctoral candidate in the social sciences who has previously worked as a copy editor, grant-writing assistant, and computational linguistics programmer. I enjoy working with people in the social and hard sciences to review their work for clarity and accuracy, be they native English speakers or not.

Dana Watson

I am an experienced former ESL instructor willing to help proofread and edit the papers of native and non-native speakers alike. I will be happy to work with manuscripts of all kinds: academic essays, theses and dissertations, papers for publication, or fiction. Formatting services are also available.

Sean Wellington

I currently teach two public speaking classes as well as an advanced grammar/writing course. I am available to assist international students and visiting scholars with public presentations and written work, particularly dissertations.