Shawn McAvoy
@shawnmcavoy
I edit complex technical, institutional, and scholarly documents for clarity, accuracy, and compliance.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I've spent more than 20 years reviewing and improving scholarly, instructional, institutional, and technical materials. At Patrick & Henry Community College, I edited thousands of pages of analytical and research-based writing while developing clear course and supporting documentation.
At Arizona State University's Graduate College, I reviewed theses and dissertations, revised manuals and guidance, trained staff, and translated detailed requirements into usable instruction. I also serve as co-editor for H-EarlySlavic, preparing specialized scholarly communications for publication.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Co-Editor
H-Net Network
Jan 2018 - Present (8 years 8 months)
Edit and publish communications for a specialized scholarly audience, reviewing submissions for grammar, clarity, consistency, and publication readiness.
Faculty Instructor
Patrick & Henry Community College
Jan 2011 - Dec 2025 (14 years 11 months)
Reviewed and edited thousands of pages of analytical and research-based writing for accuracy, clarity, and consistency. Developed and revised college-level materials in history and religious studies for classroom and online environments.
Applied detailed institutional, editorial, and formatting requirements to graduate manuscripts across academic and technical disciplines. Created and revised institutional documentation and trained personnel in document-review procedures.
Served as subject-matter consultant to programmers developing an online dissertation-formatting tool, translating complex document requirements into implementable explanations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Arizona State University
Doctor of Philosophy, Religious Studies
Ph.D. in Religious Studies from Arizona State University.
Arizona State University
Master of Arts, Religious Studies
M.A. in Religious Studies from Arizona State University.
New Mexico State University
Master of Arts, History
M.A. in History from New Mexico State University.
Randolph-Macon College
Bachelor of Arts, Ancient Greek
B.A. in Ancient Greek from Randolph-Macon College.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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