RACHEL E. ODERMATT
Email:-| San Diego, CA
OBJECTIVE
Seeking an editorial position where I will be able to engage with both written content and writers in
order to help better the work. I am an analytical and creative individual open to discussion about edits
and working on dynamic pieces of literature.
EDUCATION
University of California, Davis
October 2014 – June 2018
BA in English, Emphasis in Literature, Criticism, and Theory
• GPA: 3.35
• Dean’s List: College of Letters and Science (Winter Quarter 2018)
• Summer Abroad: Scottish Tales (June 2017- July 2017)
Relevant Coursework
• Technical Writing
o Creating instruction sets in written and video format.
o Engaging in peer-review and edits, both for other and myself.
o Generating info-graphics from well-researched information and statistics.
• Creative Writing
o Finishing an edited short story that had undergone both peer and self-review.
• Modern Critical Theory
o Read theory with a critical lens, made inter-textual connections, and composed analysis.
SKILLS
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Professional: Strong written and verbal communication, flexible and adaptable, analytical
thinker, concise and clear presentation style, as well as the ability to converse with a range of
people on a variety of topics.
Written: Crafting structural outlines, MLA and APA style, proofreading, editing, and
familiarity with academic, creative, and technical practices.
Software: Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint; Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
EXPERIENCE
Tutor
December 2018 to Present
Varsity Tutors - San Diego, CA
• Communicate with clients to better understand the student's needs.
• Create a tutoring plan tailored to the student's specific areas of weakness and assess
growth.
• Provide constructive feedback at the end of each session to let the student and their
parents' know about the progress their student is making and exercises they can do to
prepare for the next session.
RUSH Team Member
December 2018 – January 2018
Common Knowledge Bookstore, Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, CA
• Fulfilled and processed online orders for Rush Week.
• Organized the backroom in a systematic, easy to navigate manner.
• Worked the back window for student pick up during Rush Week.
English Tutor
July 2018 – August 2018
International Learning Center, UC Davis, CA
• Worked one-on-one with students from different academic fields.
• Reviewed and restructured academic essays.
• Demonstrated and explained grammar and sentence structure concepts.