RENEE LYLE PROOFREADING
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www.reneelyleproofreading.com
Summary
I am a professional proofreader who will give your work a thorough, comprehensive look so your
words, ideas, and thoughts come across to your audience the way you intended.
Services and Skills
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Proofread any document in final form for grammatical errors and word usage, punctuation,
spelling, paragraphing, word breaks, typeface and font, illustrations and tables, proof against
copy, and overall appearance.
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Apply different proofreading techniques, such as Microsoft Word's Track Changes or standard
proofreader's marks.
Consult client style guides and multiple industry resources for accuracy and current
proofreading changes.
Self-motivated with excellent time-management skills
Native US English speaker
Experience
Project Gutenberg – Distributed Proofreaders
July 2018 – Present
• Compare and proofread scanned document images to originals.
• Correct and mark documents according to project guidelines.
• Communicate with project leaders concerning current documents.
o Documents worked on include:
▪ Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art 1878
▪ Modern French Masters [Part 4 of 4]
▪ The Elements of Child-protection
▪ The German Secret Service in America [Part 7 of 9]
Classroom Teacher – 2nd and 4thGrade
August 2010 – August 2018
• Planned, prepared and delivered instruction in all subjects, including extensive instruction in
grammar and writing.
• Used technology programs such as Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google.
• Developed and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, teachers, administrators,
and other professionals to create an environment that encourages collaboration and
teamwork.
• Team Lead
Education
Proofread Anywhere
General Proofreading: Theory and Practice™
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science: Political Science