Resume

Summary

Writer and editor of articles, blog posts, and fiction. Strong knowledge of the English language. Educated others to communicate well in English.

Writing and Editing Experience

Blogging

• Personal blog about mental health, religion, overcoming abuse Musings of a Crazy Redhead
• Personal blog about my weight loss/gain journey Low Cost Weight Loss Challenge
• Guest blogger on Mommy's Money Saving Tips

Freelance Writing

• Writing articles about Utah on NewsCastic under emellor
• Ghostwriting novellas set in Minecraft
• Wrote chapter for Single Mother's Guide to Raising Healthy and Happy Children (not yet published)
• Wrote articles for Washio (not yet published)
• Wrote articles for thesingleparenthood.com (now taken down)
• Researched and summarized Blanding, Utah history for Blue Mountain Shadows (2005)

Rhetorical Skills Magazine Class Project (2009)

• Worked with team to design honeymoon travel magazine Far, Far Away
• Wrote articles
• Edited articles

Proofreader

• Proofread They Came to Grayson Vol. 1 (2005)

Other Work Experience

Volunteer English Teacher

International Language Programs

Feb 2004-Jun 2004

• Increased English fluency among Chinese kindergartners
• Prepared daily lessons for play atmosphere

English Tutor

College of Eastern Utah-San Juan Campus

Summers 2003, 2004

• Increased reading, writing, and critical thinking skills of students
• Corrected papers
• Substituted occasionally

Education

Brigham Young University

Bachelor of Arts

Aug 2008

Major: English Language (linguistics emphasis)

Relevant Courses: Grammar, Modern American Usage, Advanced Writing, and Rhetorical Skills

College of Eastern Utah-San Juan Campus

Associate of Arts

Aug 2002

Emphasis: English Literature