Rachael Hemsley

Rachael Hemsley – Editor

Former Pearson editor with a wealth of experience in educational publishing.

Overview

I'm a publishing professional with a wealth of experience in educational publishing. I am equally comfortable refining proposals, commissioning and developing authors and carrying out development work on draft manuscript. I thrive on collaborating with clients to deliver a quality product.
Services
Non-Fiction
Business & Management Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences Education & Reference Fashion & Textiles Life Sciences Physics & Chemistry
Languages
English (UK)

Work experience

Self-employed

Sep, 2016 — Present
Development or structural editing, briefing subsequent freelances on work required.

Twig World Ltd

Feb, 2015 — Aug, 2016 (over 1 year)
Product Lead for Tigtag, a service offering videos and other rich-media assets alongside teaching support materials for science for Primary teachers.

Pearson Education

Jun, 2011 — Jan, 2015 (over 3 years)
Commissioning and overseeing the development of a range of commercially successful digital and blended learning and assessment products

Pearson Education

Jul, 2008 — Jun, 2011 (almost 3 years)
Managed print, digital and blended products from draft manuscript to publication, included commissioning freelances, carrying out developmental restructuring/rewriting, copy editing, proofreading and QC checks of freelances' work.

Portfolio

BTEC First in Information & Creative Technology Student Book Resources designed to support learners of the new next generation BTEC First in Information Technology specification*. * Covers all three mandatory units and a wide selection of optional units. * Eac... read more
Resources designed to support learners of the 2010 BTEC Level 3 National Business specification * Covering the full Diploma with all mandatory and a wide selection of optional units for the 2010 specification covered, and packed with in-book features to help s... read more
The Student Book covers all the mandatory units and supports learners by providing detailed sector information on all the pathways, covering current practice, careers and skills.
A guide to Early Years managers on Level 4 and degree courses. It features real-life case studies to help you put the theory into action. It includes a chapter on Management and Development of Self.
Written specifically for the revised specifications, providing and depth and breadth of content for Level 2. Also covers content for the Award in Understanding Stewarding at Spectator Events. A vibrant and aspirational layout caters for the specific needs of L... read more

Professionals similar to Rachael

Get a range of offers by requesting quotes from multiple professionals.

James Baron

James B.

Professional editor/proofreader for most subjects—such as science, engineering, humanities and business—for authors and publishers worldwide

Nottingham, UK

100% reply rate

View profile
Maria Giovanna Brauzzi

Maria Giovanna B.

Former acquisitions editor helping authors turn big ideas into brilliant nonfiction. 10+ years of experience + hundreds of books published.

London, UK

100% reply rate

View profile
Rachael Prest

Rachael P.

Eagle-eyed editor of non-fiction art/craft books and academic texts (humanities). Loves working with non-native English speakers. Word nerd.

Bristol, UK

100% reply rate

View profile