A BIT ABOUT MY PASSION.
I have loved reading and connecting with readers and authors since I was 15 years old. This passion for the written word has led me to pursue a career in editing and other creative fields. I have completed editorial internships, taken continuing education classes for certifications in editing, been published twice, and graduated with honors from my university with a bachelor's degree in English. Currently, I am an editor at the UNC School of Government, where I edit and proofread bulletins, articles, and books for staff and North Carolina state officials. I have a passion for reading and editing fantasy and romance novels, but I enjoy exercising my editing brain on all things.
MYÂ EDUCATION
Throughout the years, I have had many professional and academic experiences that have given me opportunities to learn and grow. They have greatly contributed to the person I am today. Read more about my background below.
August 2016 - May 2018
B.A., UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO
At UNCG, I studied everything from rhetoric to medieval literature. Due to my hard work and dedication, I was invited to be a member of Sigma Tau Delta (an English honor society) and graduated cum laude.
August 2014 - May 2016
A.A., RANDOLPH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
At RCC, I started out with basic introduction classes as well as criminal justice classes. While attending, I received the very first Retiree Scholarship, I joined the Phi Theta Kappa honor society, and I recieved a certificate for criminal justice technology. I joined my college’s literary journal, Uwharrie Dreams, and became editor-in-chief during my last year.
May 2022 - May 2024
CERTIFICATION: UC BERKELEY EXTENSION
In this sequence of four online courses, I reviewed English grammar and usage, progressed through introductory and intermediate copyediting, and finished with substantive editing. I also become proficient in line editing and developmental editing, learned how to communicate sensitively with authors, and got a glimpse of the freelance life.
