Qualifications and training
- BA (Hons) Interdisciplinary Human Studies (First Class): philosophy, sociology, psychology, literature and logic
- Publishing Training Centre (PTC): Basic Proofreading (Merit); Adobe Tools for Editors; Successful Editorial Freelancing
- Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP): Copyediting 1; Copyediting 2 (Merit); Proofreading Theses and Dissertations; References; Word for Practical Editing
- Denise Cowle: How to Mark Up PDF Page Proofs
- University of Cambridge: ESOL Level 5 Certificate – CELTA
- NCFE: Level 3 Award in Education and Training with a focus on ESOL
- ELT-TRAINING.COM: Grammar for Language Teachers (online course)
- Permaculture Design Course Certificate, 2016 and 2024
Experience
- I have experience of proofreading and proof-editing a wide range of materials, including PhD theses, master’s dissertations and academic journal papers, blog essays and travel writing, business documents, magazine articles and content for web pages. I have worked with a variety of clients to ensure that their written material is free from errors and consistent in content and presentation, including the formulation of style sheets and guides where necessary.
- My academic background is in the humanities and social sciences with an interdisciplinary degree within which I focused on philosophy. This honed my analytical, writing and critical reading skills, and has given me a keen eye for identifying ambiguity and inconsistency.
- I am CELTA qualified with a great interest in language learning and grammar. A self-taught and still-learning Hindi speaker, I understand the difficulties of communicating in a second (or third) language.
- My main area of intellectual interest and reading is India. I have been visiting and learning about the subcontinent for over thirty years and have spent time living there. I enjoy reading about Indian history, current affairs, politics, religions, culture and philosophy.
- My experience of spending time immersed in learning about another culture has enhanced my ability to engage with different perspectives. I am able to work in a way that respects and understands a writer’s intentions while working with them to improve the clarity, coherence and flow of their writing.
- Trained in permaculture design, I have a good understanding of its theoretical underpinning and a growing interest in its applications, which informs every area of my life.
Other than the above specialisms, I have a general love of learning (reflected in my earlier career choice as a home-educator) and am happy to turn my expertise in improving texts to a wide range of subjects.
You can view my profile on the CIEP’s directory by clicking here.
Contact Me to have a short sample of your work proofread for free, and to discuss your individual needs. Send an email to: rachel@duncanproofreading.com