As a publications editor, I play a key role in the development, production, and distribution of MassHealth forms, regulations, bulletins, notices, handbooks, user guides, web content, and other communications about MassHealth. Partnering with policy experts, I edit, format, and manage the executive review and sign-off of drafts before finalizing them for printing, distribution, posting on Mass.gov, and, as applicable, filing with the Secretary of State.

Beable is the K-12 education technology company that is breaking through to new levels of literacy and life-ready success. As Editor, I follow the lead of our curriculum developers to manage the creation of engaging course materials on topics ranging from civics to careers. Responsibilities include:• Writing, leveling, and editing texts and corresponding items to meet curriculum standards, while still engaging students• Reviewing deliverables and providing editorial feedback to associate writers, content developers, and contractors• Managing weekly tasks and development schedules using project management software• Maintaining awareness of audience, as well as market needs, to create relatable content that serves the mission of life-ready literacy

• Managed a team of writers to oversee the content development of up to five different K-12 features each week.• Edited 60+ page documents of differentiated features and accompanying assessment items at 13 different Lexile levels.• Nominated article topics each week and collaborated with both editors and writers on the direction of content creation.• Wrote original content and selected appropriate media to supplement written work.

ENG 101 - English Composition IENG 102 - English Composition IIENG 103 - Nonfiction WritingENG 224 - Writing for ProfessionalsENG 225 - Creative Writing I

* Developed and edited content for NGL's primary ELT programs * Wrote and managed the production of 20 original animations for first edition middle school series* Using National Geographic assets, crafted customized videos to reinforce unit themes, vocabulary, and grammar lessons* Assisted in the development of Impact's professional development program

Developed K-12 reading programs and test prep materials to align with the Common Core State Standards while promoting the National Geographic mission to empower learners to navigate their world.

• Wrote original posts and edited submissions• Employed social media networking with fellow blog writers/editors to reach nearly 1,500 followers in its first year• Shopped collection of original shorts, Riding the Green Line, which was accepted and released by Walleyed Press (2012)

• Served as Developmental Editor for Writing Papers in the Biological Sciences, Fifth Edition• Co-wrote The Bedford Guide to TextReviews, an internal handbook developed to better coordinate review programs• Maintained publishing databases and provided administrative support

• Provided excellent customer service, serving as liaison between parents and scholars attending Spring sessions of the Junior National Young Leaders Conference• Relied on program curriculum to counsel middle school scholars who needed individual attention• Documented scholar experiences and kept organized records

Teacher Research Project: “Addressing Linguistic Challenges at the Culturally Diverse University” • Taught academic literacy, composition, and creative writing courses• Created syllabi and developed lesson plans to meet standardized program goals• Provided both verbal and written feedback on student work• Guided post-class discussions via Blackboard• Participated in Young Writers Program, leading nonfiction workshops for high-achieving high school writers

Contracted to write, revise, and translate copy for gym equipment manuals and catalogs

• Wrote and corrected copy for Education section in two weekly publications• Attended school events and mentored high school journalism students• Edited photos and approved page layouts before print