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shannon Thurlow

@shannonthurlow

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Detail-oriented editor and teacher with a passion for clarity.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values creativity and attention to detail, where I can contribute to educational content and foster student growth.

I am a detail-oriented professional with a Bachelor of Arts in English from Brigham Young University. My experience as an Editorial Assistant for SALALM allowed me to hone my proofreading and editing skills, ensuring consistency and clarity in content across various publications. I take pride in my ability to multitask effectively while fostering a positive learning environment.

As a self-employed piano and cello teacher, I have successfully taught over 60 music students, helping them enhance their confidence and performance. I design tailored lesson plans that cater to individual student needs and organize recitals to showcase their achievements. My dedication to education and the arts drives my passion for teaching and editing.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Piano and Cello Teacher

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Self-Employed

May 2014 - Present (11 years 2 months)

Designed tailored lesson plans for individual students, fostering a positive learning environment. Taught 53 piano and 12 cello students from beginning to advanced levels, organizing recitals to showcase achievements and build confidence.

Lesson planning Student Motivation Curriculum Development Piano Cello

Assistant Editor

SALALM

Mar 2003 - Oct 2012 (9 years 7 months)

Proofread and edited conference research papers and additional content for 10 books, ensuring consistency in tone and voice while adhering to style guidelines. Formatted papers into a book format using Adobe InDesign.

Proofreading Editing Content Management adobe indesign Research Paper Editing

Editorial Assistant

BYU Studies

Jan 2002 - Sep 2003 (1 year 8 months)

Edited and proofread 14 documents, verifying accuracy in 16 articles. Checked for mistakes in 37 final formats and 9 bluelines.

Editing Proofreading Quality Assurance Document Review

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Brigham Young University

Bachelor of Arts, English

Grade: 3.93 GPA

Studied English with a focus on editing and publication. Completed relevant courses including Editing for Publication, Grammar and Usage, and Modern American Usage.