LAURA RYDER, PROOFREADER
CLEAR. PROFESSIONAL. MODERN.
Woodbridge, Virginia, USA-
LET’S WORK TOGETHER
You have a gift for turning your thoughts into attention-grabbing articles, blog posts, or newsletters.
However, you wish someone else could take on the task of making sure it’s written and punctuated
correctly. Perhaps you are a laboratory researcher writing a scientific paper, or you are creating a grant
proposal in hopes of obtaining funding, and you want to ensure that your document is professional and
error-free. That’s where I come in! I proofread your work and let you know exactly what to fix and how to
fix it, freeing up your time so you can do more of what you love.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
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Extensive proofreading training and practice using the Chicago Manual of Style
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Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry with additional studies in chemistry and astronomy
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Multiple years’ professional experience in both public health and laboratory research environments with
a focus on infectious diseases
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Other professional experiences include elementary space science education, phlebotomy, general
administrative duties, and boutique-style fashion retail
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
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General Proofreading, Theory & Practice-
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Member, Distributed Proofreaders 2020-present
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Comprehensive proofreading and business training course
Active volunteer proofreader for Project Gutenberg
BS Biochemistry, Virginia Tech-
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Minors in chemistry and astronomy
ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE
I am passionate about dancing and dance fitness. As a long-time dancer and previous gymnast, I am
familiar with contemporary ballet terminology as well as musculoskeletal anatomy and health and fitness
language.
