Experience

ScribeConcepts LLC

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Curriculum Writer

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  • Chosen to lead curriculum teams on K-12 ELA products with top educational publishers. • Attended continuing education trainings in culturally responsive curricula and authoring with standards alignment in mind. • Chosen to lead curriculum teams on K-12 ELA products with top educational publishers. • Attended continuing education trainings in culturally responsive curricula and authoring with standards alignment in mind.



NoRedInk

• United States
• E-learning
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Freelance Team Lead

  • Oct 2016 - Present

  • Conceptualize, write, edit, design, and publish guides and instructional materials to facilitate freelance team's content creation. • Provide feedback to freelancers to help them improve their content and meet company style guide standards. • Copyedit freelancers' content for grammatical accuracy, adherence to internal style guides, and accordance with industry best practices. • Research, author, and edit long-form passages for use in grammar and writing materials on the company’s innovative online platform. • Read, watch, and research popular Young Adult novels and movies for use in engaging educational content. • Write sample sentences, thesis statements, and other short-form content for use in grammar and writing exercises. Show less



Listenwise

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Item Writer and Copyeditor

  • Dec 2016 - Present

  • Author listening comprehension items to accompany Listenwise radio program segments in ELA, History, Social Science, and Science. • Create lesson plans (including audio story descriptions, comprehension questions, and classroom discussion themes) for current events each week. • Provide items in a variety of categories to test specific skills. • Adhere to Common Core and Smarter Balanced standards. • Conduct research on new item types in listening comprehension to keep Listenwise materials on the cutting edge. • Conduct quality assurance reviews on existing educational materials. • Copyedit existing educational materials to ensure grammatical accuracy, adherence to internal style guides, and accordance with industry best practices. Show less



Words By Bea

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• Freelance Writer, Editor, and Tutor

  • Sep 2010 - Present

  • Write and edit copy, press releases, articles, blogs, web content, manuscripts, journalistic pieces, grant proposals, technical case studies, scripts, reviews, television/film pitches, and fiction. • Work with clients in the education, technology, medical, publishing, marketing, new media, gaming, legal, and production fields. • Design and implement content marketing strategies for a wide variety of organizations. • Tutor middle school, high school, and college students in the humanities and social sciences, developing personalized curricula, lesson plans, and materials for each. Show less



EL Education

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Grade Level Curriculum Lead - Kindergarten

  • May 2022 - Apr 2023

  • Lead a team of five ELA and ELD curriculum designers to plan and write a rigorous, content-based, CCSS-aligned literacy curriculum for kindergarteners. • Manage, mentor, and coach designers, organizing their daily activities while helping them improve their abilities. • Deliver curriculum on tight deadlines while following complex content and style guides, as well as adhering to best practices for early literacy, culturally responsive education, and engagement. • Collaborate with reviewers, editors, fellow leads, expert consultants, and other stakeholders to deliver curriculum. • Juggle various lessons, units, and modules to create cohesive arcs and problem-solve to improve curricular quality. Show less

• Curriculum Reviewer

  • Feb 2022 - May 2022

  • Review grades 3-5 ALL (Additional Language and Literacy) Block content for curricular quality, standards alignment, and organizational protocols. • Review Grade 5 assessments and other materials. • Contribute to discussions on overall curricular quality and best practices.



ASCD

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Freelance Curriculum Writer

  • Oct 2021 - Jul 2022

  • Research, revise, and write presentations and facilitator guides on SEL to teach educators these skills. • Source appropriate texts and videos for materials, as well as providing design direction. • Provide facilitators and continuing education participants with a variety of prompts to apply their newfound abilities. • Research, revise, and write presentations and facilitator guides on SEL to teach educators these skills. • Source appropriate texts and videos for materials, as well as providing design direction. • Provide facilitators and continuing education participants with a variety of prompts to apply their newfound abilities.



Edmentum

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Content Developer

  • Apr 2020 - Jul 2022

  • Author English Language Arts tutorials, assessments, worksheets, and other curricular materials. • Adjust and optimize English Language Arts, social studies, science, Spanish, math, and other content to address customer needs. • Determine and report on alignment between Edmentum English Language Arts curricula and state ELA standards. • Conduct research on state standards, graduation requirements, and other pertinent details. • Provide additional content development assistance as needed. Show less



Expletive Studios

• United States
• Computer Games

• Director of Content

  • Jan 2018 - Jan 2022

  • Coordinate all written promotional efforts for Eidetus, Expletive Studios' first major game offering, a strategic, team-based B.Y.O.H.(Build Your Own Hero) shooter set in a dystopian sci-fi landscape. • Write, edit, and publish social media content in order to market Eidetus and position Expletive Studios in the indie game development industry. • In collaboration with game designers, write and edit internal game content (skill descriptions, narrative, etc.). • Write, edit, and optimize written content for Eidetus.com and ExpletiveStudios.com websites. • Research and pursue funding opportunities by writing, editing, and submitting grant proposals, crowdfunding campaigns, content for contests, etc. • Provide quality assurance across all internal and external game content to ensure style, tone, and narrative are consistent. Show less



Concentric Management

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• Director of Content

  • Jul 2016 - Jan 2022

  • Research, pitch, write, copyedit, proofread, optimize, and publish website copy, blogs, white papers, business proposals, marketing plans, corporate video scripts, and press releases for a wide variety of clients. • Cultivate a company Style Guide and individual standards to suit each client’s unique needs. • Produce informational and educational materials for clients. • Research, pitch, write, copyedit, proofread, optimize, and publish website copy, blogs, white papers, business proposals, marketing plans, corporate video scripts, and press releases for a wide variety of clients. • Cultivate a company Style Guide and individual standards to suit each client’s unique needs. • Produce informational and educational materials for clients.



Actively Learn

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Writer and Editor

  • Jul 2020 - Jan 2021

  • Write items, short-answer questions, notes, and other curricular content to accompany social studies and science articles for elementary schoolers, as well as current events articles for high schoolers. • Provide teaching ideas and other lesson plan materials for instructors using Actively Learn's content. • Write items, short-answer questions, notes, and other curricular content to accompany social studies and science articles for elementary schoolers, as well as current events articles for high schoolers. • Provide teaching ideas and other lesson plan materials for instructors using Actively Learn's content.



Uber

• United States
• Internet Marketplace Platforms
• 700 & Above Employee

• Freelance Editor and Writer

  • May 2019 - Jun 2020

  • Collaborate with engineers to create outstanding blogs for Uber's Engineering blog (eng.uber.com). • Copyedit blogs to ensure they are sufficiently polished and adhere to Uber Engineering's style guides and playbooks. • Pitch and write Uber Engineering blog content as needed. • Attend and cover relevant tech conferences as needed. • Collaborate with engineers to create outstanding blogs for Uber's Engineering blog (eng.uber.com). • Copyedit blogs to ensure they are sufficiently polished and adhere to Uber Engineering's style guides and playbooks. • Pitch and write Uber Engineering blog content as needed. • Attend and cover relevant tech conferences as needed.



Local Surge Media

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Blogger and Content Writer

  • Aug 2014 - May 2020

  • Pitch, research, write, source images for, and edit blog posts for clients in a variety of industries. • Collaborate with guest writers or sponsors to create engaging promotional content. • Pitch, research, write, source images for, and edit blog posts for clients in a variety of industries. • Collaborate with guest writers or sponsors to create engaging promotional content.



Ellevation Education

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Freelance Activity and Assessment Writer

  • Sep 2019 - Jan 2020

  • Align Ellevation lesson plans with Common Core, TEKS, and other standards. • Enhance and customize materials to suit specific grade levels, subjects, and other specifications. • Align Ellevation lesson plans with Common Core, TEKS, and other standards. • Enhance and customize materials to suit specific grade levels, subjects, and other specifications.



The Myers-Briggs Company

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Freelance Researcher, Reporter, and Editor

  • May 2018 - Jan 2020

  • Research, write, and edit data-driven, industry-leading white papers in the field of career exploration. • Author weekly SEO-optimized blog content. • Liaise with industry experts and the accomplished Myers-Briggs staff to coordinate, research, and enhance this content. • Research, write, and edit data-driven, industry-leading white papers in the field of career exploration. • Author weekly SEO-optimized blog content. • Liaise with industry experts and the accomplished Myers-Briggs staff to coordinate, research, and enhance this content.



vpnMentor

• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Web Content Writer

  • Feb 2019 - Nov 2019

  • Author blogs and long-form content according to a strict style guide. • Conduct exhaustive research on topics related to VPNs (Virtual Private Networks). • Translate complex technical topics into accessible, engaging guides and informational pieces. • Collaborate with editors and project managers to deliver assignments on-time and beyond expectations. • Author blogs and long-form content according to a strict style guide. • Conduct exhaustive research on topics related to VPNs (Virtual Private Networks). • Translate complex technical topics into accessible, engaging guides and informational pieces. • Collaborate with editors and project managers to deliver assignments on-time and beyond expectations.



EddyWhere

• Freelance Writer

  • Oct 2017 - Apr 2019

  • Conceptualize, write, and edit educational content and exercises geared toward helping elementary, middle, and high schoolers discover their professional strengths and passions. • Research and utilize tools such as RIASEC and personality testing as scaffolding for educational content. • Conceptualize, write, and edit educational content and exercises geared toward helping elementary, middle, and high schoolers discover their professional strengths and passions. • Research and utilize tools such as RIASEC and personality testing as scaffolding for educational content.



Streets Are for Everyone

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• Grant and Educational Content Writer

  • Oct 2016 - Sep 2018

  • Research and strategize regarding grant opportunities for this 501(c)3 non-profit organization. • Write and edit grant proposal materials for submission. • Successfully submit and receive funding for grants on traffic safety, arts education, and public outreach. • Develop, author, edit, and publish educational materials on traffic safety for high school students, in alignment with funded grant proposal. • Create online and print content for the organization. • Research and strategize regarding grant opportunities for this 501(c)3 non-profit organization. • Write and edit grant proposal materials for submission. • Successfully submit and receive funding for grants on traffic safety, arts education, and public outreach. • Develop, author, edit, and publish educational materials on traffic safety for high school students, in alignment with funded grant proposal. • Create online and print content for the organization.



AcademicMerit (d/b/a, Finetune)

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Independent Item Creator

  • Aug 2016 - Dec 2017

  • Research, write, and edit graphs, charts, and passages for reading comprehension items on the TEAP (Test of English for Academic Purposes). • Craft listening comprehension items for the TEAP. • Author multiple-choice questions to go along with TEAP materials. • Create items for the CASEC exam. • Study and adhere to strict standardized testing guidelines. • Research, write, and edit graphs, charts, and passages for reading comprehension items on the TEAP (Test of English for Academic Purposes). • Craft listening comprehension items for the TEAP. • Author multiple-choice questions to go along with TEAP materials. • Create items for the CASEC exam. • Study and adhere to strict standardized testing guidelines.



Shmoop

• United States
• E-learning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Writer

  • Nov 2016 - May 2017

  • Write multiple choice questions and responses in accordance with strict standards • Utilize topical sources, including radio programs, podcasts, and articles, to inform original educational content creation. • Author informational passages on science, humanities, social studies, and historical topics. • Provide tips, explanations, and guidance on each multiple choice item to assist students with test preparation. • Create sample P.E.R.T. tests in alignment with Florida State reading comprehension standards (along with national Common Core standards). Show less



Studio98

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Content Editor

  • Jul 2015 - Mar 2016

  • Researched, pitched, wrote, edited, optimized, and published website copy, blogs, social media content, and press releases for a wide variety of clients. • Cultivated a company Style Guide and individual standards to suit each client’s unique needs. • Produced informational and educational materials for clients. • Trained team of freelance writers in best practices for content creation and publishing. • Maintained company schedule of content publication and CMS. • Researched, pitched, wrote, edited, optimized, and published website copy, blogs, social media content, and press releases for a wide variety of clients. • Cultivated a company Style Guide and individual standards to suit each client’s unique needs. • Produced informational and educational materials for clients. • Trained team of freelance writers in best practices for content creation and publishing. • Maintained company schedule of content publication and CMS.



Creative Content, LLC

• Educational Writer and Editor

  • Jul 2014 - Oct 2015

  • Developed digital English language materials on liberal arts subjects to help students prepare for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). • Wrote items and sample responses for English testing. • Proofread and edited textbooks in the humanities and sciences for publication. • Wrote and edited articles in literature, English Language Studies, philosophy, sociology, social studies, natural sciences, and other disciplines for university curricula. • Developed digital English language materials on liberal arts subjects to help students prepare for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). • Wrote items and sample responses for English testing. • Proofread and edited textbooks in the humanities and sciences for publication. • Wrote and edited articles in literature, English Language Studies, philosophy, sociology, social studies, natural sciences, and other disciplines for university curricula.



iDENTiwrite

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• High-End Copywriter

  • Jul 2014 - Oct 2015

  • Researched, wrote, and edited informative copy for medical and legal clients according to high technical standards. • Keyword optimized blogs and other content according to SEO best practices and client requests • Posted blogs, content, and images to publishing platforms and social media channels. • Researched, wrote, and edited informative copy for medical and legal clients according to high technical standards. • Keyword optimized blogs and other content according to SEO best practices and client requests • Posted blogs, content, and images to publishing platforms and social media channels.



RezBiz, LLC

• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Resume, Cover Letter, and LinkedIn Profile Writer

  • Jul 2014 - May 2015

  • Researched, wrote, and edited client resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles according to their wishes and industry standards to improve job prospects • Completde continuing education training in job search counseling and resume writing • Communicated directly with clients to ensure their satisfaction and success • Researched, wrote, and edited client resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles according to their wishes and industry standards to improve job prospects • Completde continuing education training in job search counseling and resume writing • Communicated directly with clients to ensure their satisfaction and success



ShoddyCast, Inc.

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Script Writer

  • Apr 2014 - Apr 2015

  • Wrote scripts for the company's web series on the lore and history of the Dragon Age video game series, using extensive knowledge of video game studies and creative writing skills. • Wrote scripts for the company's web series on the lore and history of the Dragon Age video game series, using extensive knowledge of video game studies and creative writing skills.



FIVE Journal

• Claremont, CA

• Senior Editor

  • Sep 2013 - Jun 2014

  • Reviewed and edited academic submissions independently and in staff meetings. • Made suggestions for improvement of submission and review process. • Reviewed and edited academic submissions independently and in staff meetings. • Made suggestions for improvement of submission and review process.



Scripps College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Research Assistant in English, Humanities, and Religious Studies Departments

  • Aug 2010 - May 2014

  • Assisted Professors Wernimont, Crowley, and Jacobs with research for course preparation and manuscripts.• Prepared annotated bibliographies and research reports.• Transcribed relevant documents and annotations. • Digitally encoded and archived files using XML (extensible markup language). • Worked on multiple digital humanities grants, including writing a chapter for the Performing Archive Scalar book.

• Mellon Pre-Thesis Fellow

  • Jun 2013 - Sep 2013

  • Successfully submitted detailed proposal and earned grant funding to complete an ambitious senior thesis project. • Drafted three case studies on narrative in role-playing video games (RPGs). • Conducted a comprehensive review of contemporary video game scholarship, as well as related texts on possible worlds theory, English literature, philosophy, and game studies. • Presented case studies and thesis progress at events for peers, faculty, and funders.



Mellon Foundation

• Claremont, CA

• Mellon Undergraduate Research Fellow

  • Jan 2013 - May 2013

  • Successfully submitted detailed proposal and earned grant funding to complete an original digital archive. • Worked in conjunction with Professor Jacqueline Wernimont to archive early modern plague documents using Omeka. • Researched, interpreted, and organized documents to provide fellow scholars easier access to them. • Successfully submitted detailed proposal and earned grant funding to complete an original digital archive. • Worked in conjunction with Professor Jacqueline Wernimont to archive early modern plague documents using Omeka. • Researched, interpreted, and organized documents to provide fellow scholars easier access to them.



Sky Publishers (Reputation.com)

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• Biographer and Article Writer

  • Feb 2012 - Apr 2013

  • Edited clients’ existing content to improve online reputation and SEO. • Wrote articles and biographies for individuals and businesses. • Regularly received bonuses for outstanding work and client satisfaction. • Edited clients’ existing content to improve online reputation and SEO. • Wrote articles and biographies for individuals and businesses. • Regularly received bonuses for outstanding work and client satisfaction.



Responsibly (Non-Profit Organization)

• Los Angeles, CA

• Grant Writing and Press Intern

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  • Researched foundations, collected sources, and wrote grant proposals. • Wrote and edited press releases and assisted with events. • Researched foundations, collected sources, and wrote grant proposals. • Wrote and edited press releases and assisted with events.



Geek & Sundry

• United States
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Writing Intern

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

  • Researched, wrote, edited, and published promotional blog content for company website. • Conducted online research for preproduction of The Flog. • Served as a production assistant with web series shoots. • Assisted with administration and sales at company booth during promotional events. • Researched, wrote, edited, and published promotional blog content for company website. • Conducted online research for preproduction of The Flog. • Served as a production assistant with web series shoots. • Assisted with administration and sales at company booth during promotional events.