Dennis Kelsch

Dennis Kelsch polishedpages.online​ ​ ​ -​ - Professional Summary Dynamic communications professional with a strong track record in accuracy, creativity, persuasion, and mastery of the English language. Adept at refining communication, fostering attention, and boosting engagement for diverse audiences. Known for being approachable, easy to work with, and dedicated to ensuring timely project completion. CORE COMPETENCIES ●​ Proofreading ●​ Engagement and collaboration ●​ Content creation and editing ●​ Transcript Proofreading ●​ Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Google Docs, Adobe Acrobat ●​ Project management ●​ Cross-cultural competency ●​ Diversity literate ●​ Language skills in Portuguese and Japanese EXPERIENCE English Teaching​ ​ ​ The International Center for American English, AEON ●​ Taught English as a second language in Japan and La Jolla, CA. ○​ Grammar and syntax ○​ Proofread Anywhere certified ○​ Conversational English ○​ Test Prep: TOEFL, Cambridge ○​ Business English ○​ Distributed Proofreaders, volunteer ○​ Writing ○​ Transcript proofreading certified Edtech Industry​ ​ ​ Learning.com, Infobase, Gale/Cengage, Blackboard, Edline ●​ Proofread and edited educational content to ensure accuracy and clarity. ●​ Utilized persuasive communication, increased customer base, and enhanced existing relationships through: ○​ Blog posts ○​ Vlogs ○​ Email campaigns ○​ In-person meetings, demonstrations, etc. Art Education​ ​ Young Rembrandts ●​ Owned, managed, and operated a small business enhancing creativity in local schools. ●​ Developed copy and campaigns. ●​ Trained and managed part-time art teachers delivering high-quality drawing instruction. Newspaper Industry​ ​ The Press-Enterprise, The Riverside Reading Council​ ​ ●​ Proofread and edited educational content to ensure accuracy and clarity. ●​ Published educational newspaper content including serial stories, puzzles, games, contests, and ads. ●​ Sponsored and operated the yearly Riverside County Spelling Bee. ●​ Judged and organized student awards in reading and writing categories. Theatre​ ​ ​ ​ The Hale Theatre, Temecula Dinner Theatre, Fractured Fairy Tales ●​ Performed live with attention to the nuances of the English language. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS Brigham Young University ​ New York University ​ Bachelor of Arts, Communications,​ ​ Drama major, Stella Adler Conservatory​ ★​ ProofreadAnywhere certified ★​ Distributed Proofreaders Volunteer ​ ​ Provo, UT New York, NY ★​ Transcript Proofreading Certified