Christopher Kerwick
Freelance researcher, writer, editor and proofreader
Australian, living in Colombia. I work across a range of styles, from academic articles to reports,
blogs, marketing and technical writing. I especially love collaborating with clients who are
passionate about their work, and bringing the best out of their writing. My background includes
academic theology and philosophy, community services and English language teaching.
Work History
Current
Freelance Researcher, Writer, Editor and Proofreader
Clients have included:
• SDA Services (edit report template and proofread reports).
• peoplehelpingpeople.com (deep content edit for social entrepreneurship blog).
• colombiareports.com (voluntary proofreader)
• Independent academics
Apr-Aug
2019
English Language Teacher
Greenwich English College, Melbourne. 5 months full time.
• Taught Business English (intermediate and upper intermediate).
• Carried out administration and coordinated with teachers and staff in Google Drive.
• Participated in ongoing professional development.
Jul 2018 –
Apr 2019
English Language Teacher
Level Up English, Melbourne. 9 months full time.
• Taught General English (beginner to intermediate).
2017
English Language Teacher
Liceo Señor de los Milagros , Girón, Colombia. 1 year full time.
• Taught Secondary English (beginner to upper-intermediate).
2015-16
CDP Employment and Activities Officer
Thamarrurr Development Corporation, Nganmarriyanga, NT Australia.
• Coordinated work activities, training, and employment services for remote jobseekers.
2001-14
Missionary
Missionaries of God’s Love, Australia.
• Chaplaincy and ministry under the auspices of the Catholic Church, including school chaplaincy,
prison chaplaincy, youth ministry, event management, spiritual guidanance and pastoral care.
Qualifications
In progress
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116)
iLearn eCollege (expect to complete by 31 March 2020)
2018
Graduate Certificate in Arts (Philosophy - Advanced)
University of Melbourne
2016
Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA)
International House, Buenos Aires / Cambridge University
2010-12
Master of Theology
University of Divinity
2010
Bachelor of Theology
Melbourne College of Divinity
