Cherilyn Chang
No. 240, Nantun District, Taichung City, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Mobile Number: - --- Email:-Education
Bachelor of Science in Human Biology, August 2011 - December 2014
(GPA: 3.68)
Biola University, La Mirada CA
• President’s Scholarship -)
Yongsan International School of Seoul (2007 – 2011)
Seoul, South Korea
• High School Diploma with Honors
Quality Schools International (2004 – 2007)
Middle School (Grades 6 and 7)
Shenzhen, China
Yew Tee Primary School (2003 – 2004)
Grade 5
Singapore
Teda International School of Tianjin (2002 – 2003)
Grades 3 and 4
Tianjin, China
International School of Ho Chi Minh City (2000 – 2002)
Grades 1 and 2
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
St. Michael’s International School (1998 – 2000)
Kindergarten
Bangkok, Thailand
Certifications
120 Hr TEFL Certification (with LoveTEFL)
Lesson Planning Certificate (with LoveTEFL)
General Proofreading Certificate (with Proofread Anywhere)
Proofreading and Editing Experience
Proofreader & Editor (May 2018 – Present)
Ediket
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Proofread and edit a variety of documents ranging from emails and letters to job application essays
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Client’s Testimonial:
“Cherilyn was very professional when she worked with me. She continued to communicate with me
throughout the editing to make sure my voice is heard. She knows what the audience wants to hear and
helped me rewrite by asking me questions that I can only answer through my experience. Then, she
reworked with my writing to make it more interesting and authentic. She definitely made my voice heard
through a cohesive story that wraps up nicely at the end. I couldn't ask for a better editor.”
Assessment Content Proofreader/Editor (February 2018 – March 2018)
Prep Zone, Singapore
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Proofread assessment questions, passages, and answer explanations to ensure clarity and consistency
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Edit the content of the assessment where necessary to provide sufficient information and context for
each question and explanation
Proofreader (January 2018)
SLO Life Magazine – Feb/Mar 2018
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Proofread 100-page magazine within a few hours and provided four pages of annotations for the
client
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Primarily focused on punctuation, word choice, misspelled words, and occasionally found errors in
grammar and formatting
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Client’s Testimonial:
“This was our first time working with Cherilyn and she did an amazing job on a very tight deadline.
We look forward to many more collaborations in the future!”
Speech Proofreader (October 2017)
Private Client – Tamene Mena
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Proofread a speech of about 1800 words using Microsoft Word’s “Track Changes” function
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Provided detailed editing feedback for content to help client communicate his thoughts across
clearly
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Client’s Testimonial:
“Thank you so much for your prompt response! I really appreciate that.”
Proofreader and Editor (August 2017)
Upwork Client – Al Argo
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Proofread and edited a 14,000-word short book manuscript within a few days
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Provided over 1,200 edits for the client to improve his manuscript before publication
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Client’s Testimonial:
“Very timely and she found over 1200 edits in my short 14,000 word manuscripts (according to
Microsoft word). Money well spent. Thanks!”
Blog Proofreader and Editor (August 2017)
Upwork Client – Yoselyn Oviedo
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I proofread and edited content of a vegan blog post to help the client express herself more clearly. I also
provided detailed feedback and suggestions for the client to use in the future.
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Client’s Testimonial:
“This is great!! Thank you so much for getting this back. I can see the great effort you put into it.”
Work Experience
Part-Time Online English Teacher (September 2017 – Present)
WUWOW – Taichung, Taiwan
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Engage English learners in conversation to help them improve English speaking and listening fluency
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Guide English learners through lessons which include a combination of the following: new
vocabulary words, grammar, reading, listening, and speaking activities
Telecommute Research Assistant & Academic Editor (June 2017 – Present)
National Museum of Marine Biology & Aquarium – Pingtung, Taiwan
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Research focus:
A long-term study of lipid body production, translocation, and exchange in the endosymbiotic
relationship between Exaiptasia pallida anemones and Symbiodinium symbionts to illuminate the
secrets of the endosymbiotic for the preservation of the coral reef ecosystem
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Conduct research online to gather the most relevant updated information about the importance of
lipid bodies, lipid body staining methods, and mechanisms of translocation
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Analyze and synthesize laboratory data into comprehensive data tables, graphs, charts, etc.
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Design lab experiments to support the research of lipid body translocation
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Translate, edit, and write scientific manuscripts for publication in renowned international journals
Assessment Content Writer, Editor, & Proofreader (February 2018 – March 2018)
Prep Zone – Singapore
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Write, edit, and proofread passages, questions, and answer explanations for IELTS English
assessments or other diagnostic tests
Part-Time Telecommute Social Media Manager (August 2017 – February- Pound Social – London, UK
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Research the background and social media presence of client companies
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Manage social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn) for client companies
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Create and schedule daily posts to client social media platforms
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Ensure relevance of daily social media posts to accurately attract the attention of client’s target
audience
Part-Time Telecommute Article Writer for Science Assessments (August 2017 – December 2017)
Sapiens – Tokyo, Japan
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Write articles about scientific topics at the level which can be understood by ESL learners
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Write lectures about scientific topics for the ‘Listening’ section of English tests
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Create multiple-choice assessment questions for scientific topics
Lab Research Assistant & Academic Editor (January 2016 – June 2017)
National Museum of Marine Biology & Aquarium – Pingtung, Taiwan
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Research focus:
A long-term study of the endosymbiosis between Exaiptasia pallida anemones and
Symbiodinium symbionts to further elucidate the mystery behind coral-dinoflagellate
symbiosis with the ultimate hope to preserve the vital coral reef ecosystem
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Planned and conducted laboratory experiments with supervisor
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Supervised and trained 4 university interns to conduct experiments, maintain, culture, and image
Exaiptasia pallida anemones to further the research
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Edited, proofread, authored, and published scientific reports and papers in well-established
international scientific journals
o Published manuscripts:
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Chen WU, Hsiao Y, Mayfield AB, Young R, Hsu L, Peng S. (2016) Transmission of a
heterologous clade C Symbiodinium in a model anemone infection system via asexual
reproduction. PeerJ 4:e2358 https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.2358
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Lam J, Cheng Y, Chen WU, Li H, Chen C, Peng S. (2017) A detailed observation of the
ejection and retraction of defense tissue acontia in sea anemone (Exaiptasia pallida)
PeerJ 5:e2996 https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.2996
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Starred in a documentary of the research at the Taiwan Coral Research Center of the National
Museum of Marine Biology & Aquarium
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Translated and edited the narration subtitles and the video captions for the English versions of the
following:
o An introductory video of the National Museum of Marine Biology & Aquarium
o A documentary of the research at the Taiwan Coral Research Center
Teacher/Class Supervisor (July 2015 – December 2015)
Chempaka AOG Homeschool Center – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Supervised a class of 24 11-year-old students
• Taught three classes of students Biology, Chemistry, English; assisted with P.E. activities weekly
• Designed and prepared lesson plans and class activities to gain students’ interests in subject material
Academic Tutor (January 2015 – May 2015)
Private Tutor Center – Cerritos, CA
• Tutored junior high and high school students with Biology and Chemistry
Academic Mentor (August 2014 – December 2014)
Biola University – La Mirada, CA
• Equipped students with skills in studying, time management and management
• Provided accountability to help students accomplish tasks at hand
Research Assistant for Aging Studies in C. elegans (August 2014 – December 2014)
Biola University, La Mirada, CA
• Studied the physiological and genetic differences in long-lived and wild-type worms
• Created SEM mounts to capture images of the worms’ mouth shapes
• Calculated pump rates in relation the effect of the worm’s mouth shape on caloric restriction
Science Fair Judge (April 2014)
Biola University – La Mirada, CA
• Judged middle school and high school science projects in a science fair
Biology and Algebra Youth Academics Tutor (June 2014 – November 2014)
Biola University – La Mirada, CA
• Tutored junior high and high school students in Biology, Algebra I, and Algebra II
Home Tutor (January 2014 – June 2014)
La Mirada, CA
• Tutored a middle school student in math, science, and history
• Tutored a kindergartener in reading
General Biology Lab Teaching Assistant (September 2013 – May 2014)
Biola University - La Mirada, CA
• Helped the professor set up the laboratory in preparation for the weekly experiments
• Led practicum study sessions to enhance the students’ understanding on biology topics related to
the experiments
Writing Center Consultant (September 2013 - December 2013)
Biola University – La Mirada, CA
• Helped students organize ideas, develop a thesis, and structure a paper
• Equipped students with skills to recognize grammatical errors in their papers
