Anna Johnstone Email & Phone Number

Wellingborough, England, United Kingdom

I help students learn English as a second language, to practice their skills, and develop their abilities.

Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

Hi, I’m Anna from AnnaProofing and I help writers improve their craft. I offer both higher and lower level editing as well as reading and research assistance. I provide an affordable means by which independent authors can hone their work for their readers. I also cater to students and small businesses. In 2016 I completed a BA (Honours) History with the Open University. I also have a long-standing interest in all things history and have a combative role within a Viking… Show more Hi, I’m Anna from AnnaProofing and I help writers improve their craft. I offer both higher and lower level editing as well as reading and research assistance. I provide an affordable means by which independent authors can hone their work for their readers. I also cater to students and small businesses. In 2016 I completed a BA (Honours) History with the Open University. I also have a long-standing interest in all things history and have a combative role within a Viking reenactment group. If you have a historical drama, mystery or adventure you need editing, I am ready and eager to help. My particular areas of historical interest are:VikingsNorman invasionThe Hundred Years WarThe European ReformationThe English Civil WarThe RestorationThe Glorious RevolutionThe French Revolution and Napoleonic WarsThe Second Anglo-Boer WarFirst and Second World WarI would also be happy to edit fantasy and science fiction. Please be aware that I do not edit romance or erotica.Services Include:ProofreadingCopyeditingBetareadingDevelopmental/substantive editingStylistic editingEditor's appraisalsReading and research assistance Show less

Wellingborough, England, United Kingdom

Wellingborough

Voluntary position on the committee of the Bifrost Guard Viking living history and reenactment group.

United Kingdom

This was an unpaid position to raise awareness of the charity's vital work with the poor and homeless and, in so doing, help to raise funds for the purpose of helping the poor of Kolkata out of poverty and creating sustainable means of livelihood. Improving the availability of education and health awareness to those who live there is central to the operation, alleviating their problems as well as boosting confidence in their own ability.By monitoring of the Razoo fundraising site, I… Show more This was an unpaid position to raise awareness of the charity's vital work with the poor and homeless and, in so doing, help to raise funds for the purpose of helping the poor of Kolkata out of poverty and creating sustainable means of livelihood. Improving the availability of education and health awareness to those who live there is central to the operation, alleviating their problems as well as boosting confidence in their own ability.By monitoring of the Razoo fundraising site, I allowed the CEO to concentrate his attention on the heart of the operation in Kolkata's slums. During this time a school was set up, and a minibus was been acquired to take people to appointments and allow access to more remote facilities. Multiple other projects are now in the planning procedure.This required a knowledge of using social media to its best advantage as our sole source of advertising, as well as confidence and professional personal engagement in order to explain what we are doing and what we are planning for the future. It also required time management, accuracy, and thanking donors personally for each contribution to the cause, as it is they who help make our work possible. Show less

United Kingdom

I have completed a BA (honours) History. These are the modules I have completed so far. (See Test Scores for more detailed results)Level 1 (60 points) module, 'AA100 The Arts Past and Present'​: PassLevel 2 (60 points) module 'AA200 Exploring history: medieval to modern 1400-1900’ in October 2011 Finished in June 2012: PassLevel 3 (60 points) module AA307 Religion in History. Started September 2012 Finished October 2013: PassLevel 3 (60 points) module… Show more I have completed a BA (honours) History. These are the modules I have completed so far. (See Test Scores for more detailed results)Level 1 (60 points) module, 'AA100 The Arts Past and Present'​: PassLevel 2 (60 points) module 'AA200 Exploring history: medieval to modern 1400-1900’ in October 2011 Finished in June 2012: PassLevel 3 (60 points) module AA307 Religion in History. Started September 2012 Finished October 2013: PassLevel 3 (60 points) module, 'A327 Europe 1914-89: War, Peace & Modernity' in October 2013. Finished June 2014. Grade 4 PassLevel 3 A326 Empire 1492-1975Finished June 2015Grade 3 Pass (missed a Grade 2 by 1%!)Level 3 A330 Myth in the Greek and Roman WorldsFinished May 2016(Grade 4 Pass) Show less

Online

In order to keep my skills current (and as a plan B measure in case the teaching doesn't go to plan), I have opted to do this Level 2 Certificate in Business and Administration.Result: Pass (This was a Pass/Fail course)

South Ockendon, Essex

I was the representative for Lime Close, Sycamore Way, Maple Drive, Laurel Drive, Cedar Drive, Nursery Close and Redwood Chase in South Ockendon, Essex. I also served the other members of the mums groups I have been involved with. I started selling Avon as a means to save for my Open University modules and add a little to the household budget while I was at it. Sadly, this did not help as due to both general lack of interest and the financial situations of my customers, I ended up… Show more I was the representative for Lime Close, Sycamore Way, Maple Drive, Laurel Drive, Cedar Drive, Nursery Close and Redwood Chase in South Ockendon, Essex. I also served the other members of the mums groups I have been involved with. I started selling Avon as a means to save for my Open University modules and add a little to the household budget while I was at it. Sadly, this did not help as due to both general lack of interest and the financial situations of my customers, I ended up without taking enough orders to meet the minimum order required to earn commission. After the third consecutive month of this happening, I have decided to resign from Avon and find something else as I was losing money. REASON FOR STOPPING: Lack of demand Show less

Tamarisk Road, South Ockendon

I provided much-needed support to owner to run the cafe during the day while his attention was diverted to other projects. My duties included, collecting the morning newspapers, opening up at 6:00 in the morning on time to catch the morning commuters on the first train, serving customers with refreshments throughout the day, stock management, cashing up and banking, general housekeeping in line with hygiene requirements, and closing in the evening. I helped get the cafe its highest… Show more I provided much-needed support to owner to run the cafe during the day while his attention was diverted to other projects. My duties included, collecting the morning newspapers, opening up at 6:00 in the morning on time to catch the morning commuters on the first train, serving customers with refreshments throughout the day, stock management, cashing up and banking, general housekeeping in line with hygiene requirements, and closing in the evening. I helped get the cafe its highest health and safety audit result.The role required prompt and friendly customer service, time management, an understanding of stock rotation and presentation, as well as good housekeeping and scrupulous food hygiene practices. Show less

Magnet Estate, West Thurrock, Essex

Dealing with interior designers and showrooms, my daily tasks involved filing, raising orders, responding to customer queries, liaising with customers, ensuring availability and delivery targets were upheld and to schedule, answering the phone in a professional and well-spoken manner, maintaining an accurate day-book and record of my sales and queries, sending out sales brochures, and working closely with senior the sales person and warehouse staff. REASON FOR LEAVING: Redundancy.

West Horndon, Essex

David Webster was a street lighting and signage contractor at West Horndon. While there I did some general admin but was mostly brought in to assist in taking off from plans, invoicing and estimation. REASON FOR LEAVING: Obtained Permanent Position

West Hampstead, London.

I worked closely with the branch manager to resolve supplier invoicing issues. I was also responsible for daily banking and handling cash through Securitas (now Loomis), and the monthly processing of the branch petty-cash order. I was responsible for resolving customer invoice queries, processing direct orders, in charge of opening and correctly distributing incoming post as well as sending the out-going post on a daily basis, filing and document rotation, processing of manual documentation… Show more I worked closely with the branch manager to resolve supplier invoicing issues. I was also responsible for daily banking and handling cash through Securitas (now Loomis), and the monthly processing of the branch petty-cash order. I was responsible for resolving customer invoice queries, processing direct orders, in charge of opening and correctly distributing incoming post as well as sending the out-going post on a daily basis, filing and document rotation, processing of manual documentation when required, ordering stationary for the office, and ordering weekly change. An important part of my role was to promptly answer the telephone and re-directing calls. REASON FOR LEAVING: Change of personal circumstances Show less

Wycombe Lane, Wooburn Green, Buckinghamshire

This role involved working closely with the branch manager to resolve supplier and customer invoicing issues. I was responsible for daily banking and handling cash, processing daily reports, opening and correctly distributing incoming post as well as sending the out-going post on a daily basis, filing and document rotation, processing of manual documentation when required, ordering stationary for the office which included branded paper for EPOS printers and out-going correspondence, ordering… Show more This role involved working closely with the branch manager to resolve supplier and customer invoicing issues. I was responsible for daily banking and handling cash, processing daily reports, opening and correctly distributing incoming post as well as sending the out-going post on a daily basis, filing and document rotation, processing of manual documentation when required, ordering stationary for the office which included branded paper for EPOS printers and out-going correspondence, ordering staff uniforms, promptly answering the telephone and redirecting calls. REASON FOR LEAVING: Promotion to larger branchAchievements: I consistently improved the branch's admin score in yearly audits.Passed a vocational City and Guilds qualification with two credits and a distinctionBranch First-aider Show less

Ba (Honours), History, Third Class Honours

Activities and Societies: As it is not a 'Brick University, there are no societies or activities to participate in. This was.

Level 2 Certificate, Business And Administration

I was a correspondence student.

A Level, English Literature, Pass

Activities and Societies: Jazz Band, Peer Active Listening Service 6th Form GCSE re-takes and A* Level Pitman Spreadsheet & Word Processing