Laura G

USA

“Everyone can write well with the right guidance.”

Specialist subjects:

Art & Design Education English Graphic Design Language & Literature Linguistics Medieval & Modern Languages Social Policy TESOL

Editing formats:

Education:

Master of Arts in TESL

University of Idaho

2011–2012

Bachelor of General Studies, Minor in German

University of Idaho

2008–2011

Associate of Arts in Graphic and Interactive Design

Foothill College

2018–2021

Favorite referencing style

APA is my favorite reference style because it's so concise and clear!

Why I became an editor

I developed a love of languages and of helping people with their English while studying in college. I initially volunteered to tutor ESL students, and eventually I earned a master’s in teaching ESL. I loved helping learners improve their language abilities, and proofreading and editing were skills that I honed. I later took on the role of editing professional papers and presentations for my colleagues, and I learned graphic design to assist in creating fully polished works for publication.

Background and experience

I worked as an operations associate and creative designer at the Graduate School of Education at Stanford University.

Why I love proofreading and editing

I am extremely detail-oriented, and I greatly enjoy perfecting the grammar, punctuation, and nuances of English. Having studied education, education policy, linguistics, and graphic design, I have extensive experience in APA formatting as well as MLA and Chicago styles.

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Favorite book:

The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle is my favorite book.

Hobbies:

When I'm not proofreading, I can often be found listening to medieval music, journaling, or drawing.

Editing tips:

I will always read through a document first before editing it to get a feel for the author’s tone and the nature of the content.

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