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Margaret Gautz
Skills & Abilities Deep understanding of grammar
Experience applying Chicago style
Extensive experience with Microsoft Word’s Track Changes feature
Ability to meet deadlines
Great time management and organizational skills
Ability to collaborate with others and work on a team, as well as work independently
Education University of California, San Diego, CA, Copy Editing Certification
Earned August 2016
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, Bachelor of Arts in English
Graduated Cum Laude, Spring 2010
Experience Copy Editor, Tales of the Office of External Affairs series
Summer 2016
- Edited a serial novel published independently on Kindle (forthcoming)
Copy Editor, Vivo Productions, Monroe, MI
2005–Present
- Edited CD covers for various CDs, including the Dodworth Saxhorn Band’s CD
(forthcoming)
Teacher, Meadow Montessori School, Monroe, MI
August 2013–2016
- Taught punctuation, grammar, and proofreading to students in grades 4–12
- Edited student papers, student speeches, and teaching materials
- Managed classrooms, designed lesson plans, wrote materials, and led daily discussions
- Created and maintained classroom blog
- Instituted school-wide online gradebook
- Communicated daily with students, parents, administrators, and co-teachers
Program Assistant, Great Books Summer Program, Amherst, MA
Summer 2010
- Designed, developed, and taught literature elective; led daily discussions
Sweetland Writing Center Tutor, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Fall 2009
- Helped college students organize and proofread essays
References Catherine Calder, Head of School, Meadow Montessori School 734-241-9496
Meg Fedorowicz, Elementary Director, Meadow Montessori School 734-241-9496
Mark Felder, Owner, Vivo Productions 734-735-5462
