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MindriftRemote Proofreader and Editor
Apr. 2024 - Dec. 2024United States, LouisvilleEditing and proofreading text produced by AI.
retiredRetired full time June 2023 to April 2024
Jun. 2023 - Apr. 2024Louisville, Kentucky
Kentucky Department of CorrectionsSocial Service Clinician I
Apr. 2017 - Jun. 2023La Grange, Kentucky
FreelanceEditing, Copy Editing and Proofreading
Mar. 2016Louisville, Kentucky Area Editing, Proofreading (2015 to present) o One Eye or Two; Bookstand Publishing; Drs. John Meyer and Mark Prussian. • Editing a book on Lasik surgery. Edited grammar, punctuation and sentence formation. o Fitzio, LLC; fitzio.com
Proofreading for brochures, handbooks, flyers and other written material. o Eternal Embrace; Unpublished autobiography, Shar-ka-tana, UK Columnist, The Highlander Monthly, Ruminations, Louisville, Kentucky 2010-2012 Monthly column written about observations on life and topics of local and social interest. Samples available upon request. Script Reporting: Komodo Films, Jakarta, Indonesia, 2007-2008
Reading and providing written synopses and criticism for films submitted to Komodo Films; producer Brian Yuzna (Jl. Patra Kuningan VII/14 – Kuningan; Jakarta Selatan 12950; Phone. +62 21 52920309 Fax. +62 21 52920310) Public Radio Commentator and Essayist, WFPL, Louisville, Kentucky, 2001-2006
Commentator and radio essayist during local segments for National Public Radio’s “Morning Edition.” Many essays are broadcast at various radio stations around the country and are archived at PRX.com. Samples available upon request. Freelance Writer
• Articles and Essays -- contributed articles to the literary journal BigCityLit.com. Included were interviews with Ron Price, the poet in residence with the Julliard School in Manhattan and peace activist Carla Wallace from Louisville. The Wallace Interview appeared online in the Global Policy Forum (http://www.globalpolicy.org). Essays have also appeared in Louisville Magazine and 3ammagazine.com. • Book Reviews -- Book reviews published in the Louisville Courier Journal, the Louisville Eccentric Observer, the Paducah Sun and the Memphis Commercial Appeal. (1996 – 2001)
Private Tutoring ServicesPrivate Tutor (Language Arts, ESL, General Education, Adult Basic Education)
Mar. 2014 - Jun. 2017One on One and OnlineIn addition to my full time job, I also tutor students in Language Arts, ESL, grammar and adult education. Skills taught include the following; • Grammar (online and offline)
• Writing (offline)
• In depth study of Literary Works • Poetry analysis
• Research Paper assistance
• PowerPoint Presentation assistance
• Job and Resume Study • Conversational English
• Online and offline lessons in American history, especially literary and oratorical works Please contact for tutoring references
Kenucky Department of CorrectionsEducation Specialist II
Apr. 2013 - Jun. 2017La Grange, KentuckyTeaching Adult Basic Education and GED to inmates at the Kentucky State Reformatory in La Grange, KY. My duties include: * Teaching Adult Basic Education to inmates who are deficient in their educational skills such as Mathematics, Reading, Writing and Language Arts. * Administering the TABE (Test for Adult Basic Education) Locator test for determining the level of education in order to develop the appropriate rubric in order to further the inmate’s educational skills.
* Administering the TABE Test as an assessment for the progress gained over a specific period of time (usually 50 hours of class time) and to develop continuing rubric and curriculum to insure the inmate’s progress.
* Providing evening classes three nights a week for students who are unable to come to class during the day due to institutional job duties.
* Insuring that inmates move toward and eventually obtain a Graduate Educational Development Certificate indicating the achievement of a High School Equivalency Certificate.
Kentucky Department of CorrectionsCorrectional Education Instructor II
Apr. 2013 - Jun. 2017La Grange, Kentucky, United StatesFrom April 2013 until June 2017, I was a Correction Education Specialist assisting inmates in adult basic education and GED studies.
Jefferson County Public SchoolsExceptional Child Education Assistant
Oct. 2010 - Mar. 2013Louisville, KentuckyAssisting the teacher with the following: One on one instruction with mentally disabled students One on one instruction with emotionally and behaviorally disturbed students
Assisting in and providing for the physical and mobility needs of physically disabled students
Assisting the teacher with necessary documentation and classroom instruction
Classroom supervision when necessary
Jefferson County Public SchoolsESL Instructor; Adult Education
Jan. 2010 - Nov. 2010Teaching English Grammar and Communication skills in addition to the following: An understanding and application of Consumer Economics
The use of Community Resources
How to access and utilize information related to Health Issues
How to interpret Common Laws and Legal Forms
How to understand Employment Principles and Work-Related Procedures and Benefits
The ability to use thinking and problem solving skills
How to Interpret Diagrams, Illustrations and Scale Drawings
How to identify and practice time management and study skills.
The Highlander Neighborhood MonthlyColumnist
Sep. 2009 - Jul. 2012Writer for the column "Ruminations."
Wall Street InstituteESL Consultant, Corporate Division
Sep. 2008 - Jun. 2009Bangkok, ThailandFacilitated the speaking of English for employees of corporations in Bangkok using conversation and simulation, review and practice in business communication, and direct instruction in grammar and vocabulary specific to each learner’s experience and corporate needs. Taught complimentary classes on a wide spectrum of subjects such as American Slang, Business Idioms, Business Telephone Conversation, Giving Advice in English, and Giving Directions in English.
Developed and led activities to engage learners in the multiple contexts requiring code switching for particular audiences in both business and social situations.
EF English FirstESL Instructor; Primary - Adult;
Sep. 2007 - Sep. 2008Jakarta, IndonesiaTeaching responsibilities included the following areas:
Business English for Adults: Basic, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate and Upper-Intermediate Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate and Post-Intermediate General English for teenagers and adults. Developing Conversation for adult beginners.
Beginning English for children and pre-adolescents.
Assessment and course placement for children and adults.
WFPL - Public Radio Partnership, Louisville, KYMorning Commentator and Radio Essayist
Oct. 2001 - Sep. 2006Commentator and radio essayist for WFPL-FM in Louisville, Kentucky during National Public Radio’s “Morning Edition.” Several pieces have been licensed for broadcast across the nation through PRX.ORG.
Louisville Free Public LibraryChildren's and Reference Library Assistant
Feb. 1993 - Aug. 2007Louisville, Kentucky AreaDuties included the following activities: Instructor for the Computer Learning Center. Introduction to the library for visiting school children and refugees in the community. Co-Editor of the Library Electronic Newsletter for employees. General Research for library patrons. Maintaining and updating the children’s collection. Leading Children’s Story Time for young children (ages 3 to 5). Organizing and maintaining the Teacher Book Collections for educators in Jefferson County Public Schools.
Jefferson County Public SchoolsSubstitute Teacher
Jan. 1991 - Jan. 1993Served as a p-12 substitute teacher across curriculum but primarily in the areas of music, American history, and English language arts.
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