Alejandrina C
Albany, New York, USA
“Always, ALWAYS double check your work.”
Specialist subjects:
Editing formats:
Education:
BSE Special Education
Northern Arizona University
2013–2017
Favorite referencing style
My favorite referencing style is Harvard because it is the most straightforward.
Why I became an editor
In high school, my favorite subject was English; I loved learning about grammar and looked forward to our daily classroom exercises. I began proofreading my classmates' assignments, and it was then that I discovered how much I would enjoy proofreading as a career. Not only do I have the opportunity to read and learn about different topics, but I am also able to help others improve their writing.
Background and experience
My experience in proofreading and editing started with training at the Proofreading Academy and a role at Proofed.
Why I love proofreading and editing
To me, the written word is a form of art. I love taking a document, proofreading it, and comparing the results to the original; it feels like I'm given a piece of stone that needs chiseling. In both, the author's (or artist's) voice is sometimes difficult to hear, and I enjoy helping them get their messages across.
Favorite book:
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Hobbies:
I love to explore new areas with my family and learn about herbalism.
Editing tips:
I first skim the document I'm about to work on to get an idea of what it is about. Then, as I'm working, I like to reread the sentences that came before the one I've just edited to help get my thoughts flowing again. I always reread the entire paper once I've finished to make sure I didn't miss anything.
