Rebecca Chawner Email & Phone Number

Arlington, Va, Us

Mclean, Va

As a Technical Writer at iWorks I draft documents for government clients, such as a preface for a new handbook. I also perform technical edits on documents from government clients, providing meticulous proofreading and formatting that conforms to their unique style guide. These documents range in size from several pages to several hundred pages. Through a detailed technical edit, the documents now have consistent formatting and easy readability.

Duxbury, Ma

I conducted online research for potential reviewers or relevant ancillary materials, enhancing the quality of the textbooks. I compiled the research information into Excel spreadsheets, which increased my project manager’s efficiency and effectiveness.

Storrs, Ct

I independently composed 1-2 freshmen composition courses each semester on academic writing, choosing challenging readings that facilitate interpretation and discussion, and creating weekly lesson plans. I also coordinated individual and group conferences on the revision process, as well as research instruction with campus librarians. As an instructor I pursued diverse teaching opportunities with non-traditional students, such as English Language Learners and first-generation, low-income students, which broadened my teaching and communication skills. Teaching honed my written communication skills through reading and editing hundreds of essays, and my verbal communication skills through lectures. I improved my clerical and coordination skills through scheduling entire courses, and managing grades and files using Blackboard and Excel.

Storrs, Ct

I provided writing tutoring help for first-generation, low-income students during a six-week summer course. I led small group tutoring sessions each afternoon on specific writing techniques, such as thesis statements, or paragraph structure, in addition to holding drop-in tutoring hours. I worked closely with one class of students, collaborating closely with the instructor to provide targeted tutoring.

Poughkeepsie, Ny

I aided Project Managers with a variety of projects, such as formatting Excel spreadsheets for testing new programs. In addition, I assisted with a large-scale testing process by copying and collating testing scripts, and tracking each through the testing process. I was recognized by management for my attention to detail and strong coordination skills that helped run the testing smoothly.

Perigueux, France

I created weekly English language lesson plans for classes of varying levels in several elementary schools utilizing classroom technology, books, games and engaging handouts. For some classes, I worked independently to formulate lesson plans, while in others I worked closely with the French teacher to create appropriate lessons.

Improved office skills through mailing and packaging products Acquired specific editorial skills while assisting Project Managers such as creating revision manuscripts, researching for and communicating directly with reviewers for manuscripts, organizing permissions

Developed clerical skills such as answering phones, handling students' inquiries, filing, and copying

Master Of Arts (M.A.), English

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English, Classics

Activities and Societies: Varsity Field Hockey, Varsity Track and Field, Varsity Cross Country, Community Service Theme House, English Club