I am an American living in Brazil and am highly skilled at writing, editing, and teaching for academic, business, and social applications. I have produced professional documentation ranging from marketing materials, personal correspondence, Environmental Impact Statements, proposals for new business and responses to RFP's, policy papers, academic research papers, articles, and curricular materials for elementary (K-8) and adult education. I hold dual bachelor's degrees in English and applied physics. I also hold a master's degree in Education with a specialty in English as a Second Language. I taught English, English as a Second Language, math, and science in classrooms for 15 years, working with both adults and children. From 1991 - 2003, I worked as an engineer and technical writer/editor, managing projects for regional and multinational Fortune 500 companies. I have lived in Brazil for the last five years.