Jennifer Gessner – Editor

Motivated and experienced professional with a unique combination of editorial expertise including evaluating and developing manuscripts, strong writing skills for coaching authors and writing marketing materials, project management experience assuring deadlines are maintained, and creating story ideas with new writers thus establishing a deep database of talent.Dedicated professional and high achieving instructor accomplished at analyzing, developing and implementing curricula that requires intensive writing and critical thinking to significantly impact student success. Proficient at evaluating students' progress and guiding them to further achievement. Expert faculty trainer and facilitator. Skilled at collaborating with colleagues to apply new learning goals. Experienced at teaching second language learners.Have worked as an editor and faculty of writing for 20 years: * Managing Editor for an educational journal for two years* Development Editor for major publisher for 11 years* Contract DE for small e-publisher past three years* Adjunct Faculty and creator of Creative Writing program for 18 years