Overview
Let Me Help You Get Your Writing Noticed
For many people, writing is a difficult chore, and editing and proofreading one's own work is even harder. We easily become "blind" to missing words; our brain adds them because we have "written" them in our mind - your brain competes with what is on the screen. When we write, we are thinking more of the meaning rather than the mechanics.
That's where I can help.
I am a published author and former English teacher and educator, who is also trained as an AWAI Verified Copywriter.
In my freelance work, I’ve written landing pages, emails, newsletters, and blog articles, but I get my kicks on editing and proofreading! I’ve edited/ proofread several books, blogs, and articles – I’ve even translated them from Finnish to English.
Call on me when your creative team is overloaded or just needs an extra set of eyes on a copy.
I'm relaxed, flexible, and easy to work with. I choose to find humor in my life every day. My hobbies include reading, yoga, swimming, and walking in the stunning seaside and forests of Finland. This is how I generate the best version of myself each day.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Best regards,
Taru
P.S. Although the above is written in American English, I’ve well versed in British English as well.
Services
Non-Fiction
Fiction
Languages
Certifications
- AWAI Verified Copywriter
- Professional English Teacher (US)
Work experience
Hubbert and Nieminen, LLC
▪ Co-author of Differentiated Instruction for World Languages and Differentiated Instruction for ESL
▪ As the project leader, I ensured all deadlines were met, learned to use Amazon's publishing tools, created and manage website, Facebook pages, and editorial calendar
▪ Successfully self-published two teaching books from idea to published within a year
European Chemicals Agency
▪ Editing and proofreading technical documents, press releases, web pages, and other communication documents
▪ Responded to general inquiries from both external customers and ECHA staff in professional written and spoken English
▪ Translated text from English to Finnish
▪ Daily interaction with multicultural customers and colleagues
Self-employed
▪ Writing copy/ advertisements, blog posts, and articles
▪ Editing and proofreading various materials for publishing
▪ Author of e-books
▪ Created and supported websites with social media presence via an editorial calendar
Greater Grand Rapids, MI, area schools
▪ Met and exceeded set goals in students’ reading and writing
▪ Dubbed as the "Most Real" Teacher by students
▪ Raised reading levels with students gaining significant progress by instilling the love of reading
Portfolio
