I am a self-described word nerd with 15 years experience in technical writing and editing. My educational background is an MS in Multicultural Education/ESL and a BA in Literature. I also freelance as an ESL tutor and academic editor for essays and dissertations.<br /><br />My previous experience in the aerospace industry and the US Army required extreme attention to detail, not only for clarity, but for ease of reading and retention. I am familiar with AP, Chicago, US Government, MLA, and Microsoft style guides. I have also written departmental style guides for companies for which I have worked.&nbsp;<br /><br />In general, I read 1 to 2 books per week and several online newspapers/magazines per day. Besides reading, my interests include gardening, crosswords, cryptograms, politics, DIY projects, culture, theater, and music. I feel that I am a natural researcher and organizer.<br /><br />I am an American, but have recently moved to England with my husband. Since he is retired, I am interested in finding work that I can perform at home. I have a strong work ethic and enjoy the personal satisfaction of a job well done.