Amy Perry Email & Phone Number

Author and/or developmental editor of educational content for clients including chemistry, biology, and health topics for CSA Education (2021), health topics for NYU-Langone (2021), digital biology investigations for Soomo Learning (2020), and STEM for Kumon Publishing (2021). Other past clients have included Pearson, Aptara, Triumph Learning, Downtown.

• Day-to-day management of projects, including managing internal staff and independent contractors
• Develop multiple large-scale digital assessment products in both Science and ELA for a major educational publisher
• Spearhead creation of original scripts and storyboards for production of over 60 engaging videos introducing middle school science concepts

New York, New York, United States

• Wrote and edited original content for a new app and website that delivers in-depth, unbiased, and snackable videos, articles, quizzes, audio experiences, slideshows, infographics, and checklists covering the issues.

Kumon Publishing

• Concept development and writing, editing, and/or supervising development of all new workbook titles
• New titles included STEM Missions: Biology (a problem-based STEM workbook and series), MathBites (designed to build confidence and reduce math anxiety in early elementary students), Math Boosters: Problem Solving with.
• Led transition to U.S.-based writing and production work for select titles, assembling and managing a team of freelance SMEs, proofreaders, artists, and designers
• Initiated successful U.S.-based reprintings for 15+ titles and over 100K copies within the first year

New York, NY

• Served as lead editor of science and math curriculum frameworks, lessons, teacher resources, and student materials for the launch of the College Board's new Pre-AP program, designed to expand access and opportunity for.
• Primary courses included Algebra I, Biology, and Chemistry, with participation in Algebra II and Geometry
• Key participant in preliminary content development and strategy planning
• Built and supervised a small team of freelance and in-house editors
• Led development of page and template design, writing and editorial guidelines, style guides, and editorial process documentation for the STEM team and other Pre-AP divisions

Teaneck, NJ

• Proposed, wrote, and edited several 2016 and 2017 frontlist workbook titles including Kumon's Science Sticker & Activity Book, Amazing Doodle & Draw, and the complete Words for School series
• As the only U.S.-based editor, held primary responsibility for all editorial tasks in U.S. office
• Traveled to Japan multiple times a year to collaborate face-to-face with Tokyo-based colleagues
• Wrote, edited, and supervised design of twice-a-year print catalog
• Updated website and managed social media

New York, NY

• Performed all stages of developmental editing for core publications including course and exam descriptions, curriculum modules, and pacing guides for Advanced Placement courses in multiple subject areas including.
• Supervised and collaborated with freelancers and vendors to ensure project goals, deadlines, and budgets were met
• Proofread and fact-checked math and science content as needed
• Played an instrumental role in developing department-wide procedures for producing ADA-compliant content
• Generated alternate text (alt-text) for math and science publications
• Promoted from Assistant Director to Associate Director in November 2014

New York, NY

• Edited and wrote content for a broad spectrum of digital and print science materials for elementary grades through high school
• Lead editor for digital science curriculum developed for and adopted by the Texas Education Agency
• Evaluated content for accuracy, clarity, reading level, and alignment with state standards
• Edited and wrote assessments modeled on state tests
• Collaborated with designers to create instructional graphics
• Communicated with vendors and freelance authors to provide feedback, request revisions, and ensure timely delivery of materials

Roslyn, NY

• Taught all sections of seventh and eighth grade English using an independently developed curriculum
• Served as an eighth-grade adviser and homeroom teacher
• Provided students with one-on-one academic support in English and other subjects
• Promoted substantial gains in students’ standardized assessment scores, specifically in the areas of grammar and mechanics
• Participated in the implementation of the school’s one-to-one laptop program

Bronx, NY

• Taught three sections of junior English, focusing on American Literature, and one section of a senior elective in Composition/World Literature
• Prepared students for the New York English Regents Exam
• Managed the after-school tutorial program
• Moderated the school newspaper

• Edited and supervised editing for a subset of the Princeton Review’s test-preparation books, including review books for the AP Biology, SAT, and TOEFL exams
• Updated and maintained online companions for books
• Created proposals for the development of new titles and revisions

• Oversaw all stages of the writing and editing process for Today’s Science on File, a science magazine and website for middle and high school students
• Wrote multiple articles on newsworthy scientific topics for each issue of the magazine
• Managed a staff of three in-house employees and several freelancers
• Streamlined editorial processes to facilitate transition to online publication
• Supervised layout of the print issue and helped update the website as needed
• Promoted from Associate Editor in 2004

New York

• Production Assistant for "The Brian Lehrer Show" on WNYC Radio
• Pitched topics, booked guests, developed prep materials for hosts, and provided general support during daily live broadcast

M.A., Instructional Technology And Media

Relevant Coursework: Object-Oriented Theory and Programming I; Theory and Programming of Interactive Media I; Web 2.0 for Educators.

M.A, English And American Literature

B.A, English; Environmental Science Earth Semester & Summer Field School