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Leisha Guzman Torres

Copy Editor
San Juan,Puerto Rico
Leisha Guzman Torres

Timeline

Copy Editor
BOLD LLC
07.2021 - Current
Academic Copy Editor
Freelance
08.2019 - 07.2021
Continuing Education Instructor
University of Puerto Rico
03.2019 - 06.2021
ESL Instructor
PanAmerican Language Institute
03.2017 - 05.2021
Chinese Teacher
Robinson School
08.2016 - 05.2017
University of Puerto Rico
Master of Arts from Linguistics
2016 - 2020 (4 years)
University of Puerto Rico
Bachelor of Arts from Creative Writing
2010 - 2016 (6 years)

Work History

BOLD LLC
Guaynabo, PR

Copy Editor
07.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Recommended copy edits based on knowledge of target audience and internal and external style guides.
  • Verified statistics and facts against internal and external sources.
  • Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
  • Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Edited and revised wide array of content for accuracy, clarity and consistency.
  • Suggested improvements to content to enhance quality and accuracy.

Freelance
San Juan, PR

Academic Copy Editor
08.2019 - 07.2021

Job overview

  • Reviewed and edited research papers and theses for correct grammar and style.
  • Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers to improve article and thesis writing.
  • Suggested improvements to content to enhance quality and accuracy.

University of Puerto Rico
Utuado, PR

Continuing Education Instructor
03.2019 - 06.2021

Job overview

  • Maintained safe, supportive and student-focused learning environment for optimum continuing education.
  • Worked with adult learners of diverse social, economic and cultural backgrounds.
  • Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
  • Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
  • Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides.
  • Engaged students in academic and practical conversations that elicited critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.

PanAmerican Language Institute
Guaynabo, PR

ESL Instructor
03.2017 - 05.2021

Job overview

  • Taught classes daily with advanced, beginner and intermediate levels of students.
  • Delivered and developed lesson plans by using broad range of teaching techniques and strategies.
  • Instructed students by using visuals, games and textbooks to improve writing, speaking and reading skills.
  • Provided supportive, nurturing learning environment to encourage student responsibility.
  • Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
  • Facilitated small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning.

Robinson School
Condado, PR

Chinese Teacher
08.2016 - 05.2017

Job overview

  • Utilized effective teaching techniques and materials to implement established curriculum goals and objectives.
  • Followed best practices of second language acquisition to design and implement sustainable Chinese program.
  • Planned, prepared and delivered creative, dynamic classroom lessons, activities and materials for students.
  • Provided essential learning support to aid student Chinese language development.

Overview

7
years of professional experience
10
years of post-secondary education
3
Languages

Education

University of Puerto Rico
Rio Piedras

Bachelor of Arts from Creative Writing
2010 - 2016 (6 years)

University Overview

University of Puerto Rico
Rio Piedras

Master of Arts from Linguistics
2016 - 2020 (4 years)

University Overview

Skills

  • Grammatical Skills
  • Content Editing
  • Constructive Feedback
  • Spelling, Punctuation and Syntax
  • Readability Improvement
  • SEO Familiarity
  • Associated Press Stylebook

Summary

Detailed Copy Editor with over two years of experience working with large volumes of audience-targeted content, trimming to fit style and grammatical considerations. Collaborative editor devoted to supporting multidisciplinary teams in exceptional content generation. Deadline-driven employee with proven reputation for timely project completion.

Affiliations

Affiliations

ACES: The Society for Editing

Certification

HubSpot Content Marketing certification

Leisha Guzman TorresCopy Editor