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BA in Oriental Studies, Concentration in Japanese University of Pennsylvania 1983–1987 Year Abroad at International Christian University (Tokyo, Japan) 1985–1986
I have always been interested in languages and communication between cultures. I have studied Spanish, Japanese and Urdu, and I spent time living in Spain, Japan and Pakistan. As a college counselor and school administrator, I sharpened my eye for identifying misused words, awkward sentence structure and inconsistent grammar. I was the go-to person for my colleagues seeking advice on their English writing. When I found myself ready to move on, dedicating myself to editing was a natural step.
As a college counselor, I enjoyed working with students to polish their university application essays. This included advising them on how to approach a prompt and decide which points to include, as well as identifying and correcting errors. As a school administrator, I ensured that all communication represented the school in a consistent and professional way. This included copy editing for clarity and style as well as proofreading for spelling, punctuation, grammar, syntax and consistency.
Strong writing showcases an author’s ideas and allows the reader to focus on them. An error in writing can distract the reader, undermining their understanding of the material and confidence in the writer. I enjoy the challenge of smoothing out these snags so that an author’s ideas can be understood and appreciated. It is truly satisfying to see the writer’s unique voice and perspective shine through in their work and to know that their writing is serving the purpose for which it was intended.
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