1/01-present
Freelance Editor.

• Varied editorial projects, including:
• Write test preparation questions in mathematics and social studies for elementary and secondary levels (Publishers Resource Group and Publicom, Inc.)
• Write and edit materials for fourth grade North Carolina social studies textbook (Publicom, Inc.)
• Copy edit National Park Service feasibility study (nSight)
• Copy edit and proofread crossword puzzle books (Random House, Inc.)

• manage all aspects of development of online college-level textbooks in Western Civilization and maps, including:
• find, hire, and coordinate with outside freelancers
• conduct market research
• attend and present at trade shows and conferences
• work closely with production departments to ensure timely delivery of high-quality content

• coordinate development and revision process for online college-level Western Civilization textbook
• work with editors, designers, and management personnel to maintain schedule and quality

• develop online professional development course for elementary mathematics teachers
• create millennium-themed social studies activity website
• beta-test mathematics computational skills tutorial CD-ROM

• develop, write, and edit content for third-through sixth-grade mathematics textbooks, third- and fourth-grade social studies textbooks, and kindergarten and first-grade Spanish-language reading textbooks
• create and revise computational skills tutorial for elementary mathematics program, including creating worksheets, writing teacher manual, and assisting in development of companion CD-ROM program
• supervise revisions to third grade mathematics teacher edition and fourth-grade mathematics pupil edition and teacher edition
• collaborate with designers, other editors, and outside reviewers and authors
• meet tight schedule and space requirements
• proofread completed textbooks for accuracy and clarity

• track progress of manuscripts and reviews
• research information for editors and designers, using in-house reference center, public library, and on-line sources

 Harvard University, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Cambridge, Massachusetts. M.A. in History of Science. June 1996.

• National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship

• Regents' Fellowship

• John Harvard Scholarship and Elizabeth Cary Agassiz Scholarship

• proven ability in communicating, both in person and in writing
• excellent command of English grammar and style
• knowledge of issues related to elementary education, particularly mathematics and social studies
• extensive experience on the Internet, including web page creation and maintenance
• basic knowledge of HTML
• experience in organizing and directing groups and events
• read, write and speak Spanish; some exposure to French, German, and American Sign Language
• extensive personal computer experience with Macintosh, DOS, and Windows platforms, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and communications

• Member, National Puzzlers' League; Second Vice President, July 2002-present.
• Division C Champion, 1999, Division B Champion, 2000 and New England Champion, 2001, American Crossword Puzzle Tournament
• Board Member, New England Gilbert & Sullivan Society, 1998-2000.
• Director, Handbell Choir, Christ Church, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1993-1996.
• Active in college and community theatrical productions.