Melinda Campbell
Editor with Science and Teaching Experience
Inspiring others to improve and complete their written content-linkedin.com/in/MCampbellEdits-
I want to collaborate with you to:
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Correct your spelling and grammar
Work out the kinks in your writing
Check for consistency throughout your
project
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Improve pacing
Find timeline errors
Polish your work before being published
Specialization
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Avid sci-fi/fantasy fiction reader
Science background
o Degrees in marine studies
o Almost two decades of working in
ecology education
o Taught high school science
Experience with ESL/EFL/ESOL
o Teflen Training College: TESOL
Certificate #T209151
o Prepare students for TOEFL
o Facilitate conversation classes
Style guides
• Trained in Chicago Manual of Style
• Familiar with APA from science research
• Enjoy creating style guides specific to
each client’s voice
Language
• Native US English speaker
• Familiar with UK English and other
dialects from life experiences, such as
living abroad
Education
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Master of Arts in Teaching and Bachelor of Science in Biology, Towson University
Masters of Marine Studies, University of Queensland
Skills
Computer/Technical
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Cash register use
• Google apps
• HTML coding (basic)
• Microsoft Office
• Video editing (basic)
• Website testing
Other
• Animal husbandry
• Customer service
• First aid
• Grammar
• Maintenance (basic)
• Public speaking
• Willing to learn
Education
• Coaching new teachers
• Differentiating instruction
• Interpret complex
information
• Lesson writing
• Parent communication
• Standard alignment
Recent projects: Regency romance, Lifestyle blog, Amish romance, Paranormal shifter, Pet
blogs, Female triumph essays, Scottish Highland romance, Homecare blog, Technology
articles, Science fiction series, Magical realism, Aquarium magazines, Time travel
Melinda Campbell
Editing Testimonials
Fiction Manuscript
J.L. Adams asked me to start
editing her first book before it
was finished. Within a week, she
was over her writer's block and
completing the first draft. Shortly
after that, she found a publisher
and within six months of our
collaboration, she was a
published author.
Melinda is the most competent editor I've ever worked with.
Not only is her knowledge of grammar top notch, but she's not
an intrusive editor. As an author, this was incredibly important to me!
She caught inconsistencies in the timeline of my novel, and with details
throughout the work, without trying to change the characters or story at
all. Her suggestions were always spot-on, and her turn around time with
the novel was very speedy - without her missing details, which is also
quite critical in an editor. And Melinda was always quick to respond
when I had questions on her edits.
I could not have asked for a better person to work with, and
plan to use her for all my future books.
Melinda Campbell is a competent and talented editor who
listens to her clients and helps them polish their projects. She has a
proven record of meeting deadlines and offering suggestions for both
grammar and content. She is also flexible and will go above and beyond
when needed. I have been working with Melinda since 2015 and she has
been consistent in her quality of work and has offered more services as
time has passed.
Melinda has a variety of experience in editing and education,
allowing her to meet anyone's editorial needs. I have been impressed and
extremely pleased with her work and plan to use her for other projects.
Website
Fulcrum Scientific contacted me
to work on the beta version of
their website after I contacted
them about incorrect word usage
in one of their social media posts.
Blog
My first freelance editing gig is
still underway. I look out for my
clients, which can be seen in the
justBmore post from 1/1/17; the
author was injured and unable to
get the necessary photos, so I
obliged her.
I've had the great opportunity to work with Melinda several
times over the last few weeks on extremely time-sensitive content.
Melinda was always quick to offer a realistic timeline that allowed me to
meet my deadline and ensure accuracy and clarity in my content. I'm a
start up that plans to grow my online content and am happy to have
found an editor that is interested in helping me maintain high standards
of online content quality control. Her recommendations are precise and
consistent.
Previous Relevant Employment
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Editor and Curricula Writer, Living Oceans Foundation
o Edited current and created new educational programs.
o Rewrote scientific content for the general public.
o Aligned curriculum with national standards (NGSS, CCSS, OLP)
o Managed and posted online content in WordPress.
o Regularly used Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
Science Teacher, State of Hawai’i and Baltimore County Public Schools
o Taught Forensic Science (10th–12th grade), Earth Science (9th–12th), Biology (9th–
10th), Aquatic Science (10th–12th), and Physical Science (9th).
o Helped design curricula and align it to state and national standards.
o Edited and taught grammar while grading papers
