Resume

• 2006

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

  English

  Loyola University Chicago

• 2005

  Master of Arts (M.A.)

  English

  Loyola University Chicago

• 2001

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

  English Literature

  McGill University

• Team Leadership

  Teaching

  Fact-checking

  Publishing

  Writing

  Editing

  English

  Editorial

  Project Management

  Copy Editing

  Text Editing

  Books

  Content Development

  Language Arts

  Publications

  Proofreading

  Textbooks

  Tutoring

  K-12

  O'Keefe Davenport

  Emily

  Freelance

  Freelance

  Contentra Technologies

  Loyola University Chicago

  Rigby Education

  LearningMate Solutions

  Pearson North America

  BrainWorx Studio

  Inc.

  Wrote and edited a variety of K–12 passages

  lessons

  and assessment items. Provided research

  fact-checking

  alignment

  and indexing services for student and teacher materials. Edited

  proofread

  and indexed academic/higher ed book manuscripts.

  Freelance

  Independent Writing and Editing Professional

  Wrote and edited articles

  passages

  children's books

  lessons

  and assessment items. Provided research

  fact-checking

  alignment

  and indexing services for educational materials. Edited and proofread academic manuscripts.

  Freelance

  Senior Editor

  Contentra Technologies

  Instructor and Teaching Assistant

  Taught university courses on composition

  literary fiction

  and women in literature

  and was awarded a Loyola Teaching Scholars Fellowship. Courses included lectures

  student-led discussions

  and writing workshops. Served as teaching assistant in courses on twentieth-century literature and composition; coached individual students during writing tutoring sessions.

  Loyola University Chicago

  Supervising Editor

  ELA

  Oversaw editorial teams for projects in literacy

  assessment

  online education

  test preparation

  and storyboard-writing for Grades K–12. Edited and reviewed materials for grade-appropriateness

  clarity

  and adherence to standards and guidelines. Developed editorial guidelines

  communicated with clients

  and provided regular training/feedback to writers and editors.

  LearningMate Solutions

  Managing Editor for Literacy and Assessment

  Developed assessment passages and items

  teacher and student materials

  and digital lessons. Led teams of writers and editors

  served as a main editorial contact with clients

  concepted topics

  and developed guidelines for style

  accuracy

  standards alignment

  and cognitive complexity. Regularly screened

  trained

  and provided feedback to freelance and in-house writers and editors.

  BrainWorx Studio

  Inc.

  Seasonal Marketing Writer and Copy Editor

  Edited and wrote product descriptions for the Pearson Scott Foresman annual catalog; edited other promotional materials; wrote product descriptions and other material for the Pearson Scott Foresman website.

  Pearson North America

  Editorial Assistant

  Proofread and fact-checked instructional materials for the Rigby On Our Way to English program for English language learners.

  Rigby Education

  Lead Project Editor

  Served as main project editor on long-term projects on CCSS-aligned assessment passages and items (grs. 9 to 12) and comprehension passages and lessons (grs. K to 5). Led teams of up to 12 writers and editors

  developed guidelines

  and communicated with clients. Conducted regular feedback and training sessions with project team

  collaborated on workflows

  and concepted passage topics.

  BrainWorx Studio

  Inc.