1. MARIS W. WILLIAMS
213 KENSINGTON AVENUE
TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08618
MARIS.W@COMCAST.NET
CELL: 609-915-2856
Copy Editing Experience
Full-Time Copy Editor, Bloomberg Press, Princeton, NJ: 1997-2003
< Copy edited Bloomberg Press titles
- Formatted in AP manuscript style, including footnotes, when necessary
- Checked all figures and formatting for consistency and adherence to Bloomberg style
< Line edited sections of books when needed
< Frequently worked with authors personally to insure clarity and preferences
< Sent completed manuscripts to printer
< Proofed draft copy
< Assumed responsibility for all ISBN and copyright processing
Part-Time Copy Editor/Proofreader for Omega Family Global, 2015-present
< Copy edit website
< Copy edit brochures for Intended Parents and Surrogate Mothers
< Check for consistency of style with photos, formatting, attributions, and biographical
information
< Follow company style for marketing language and formatting
Freelance Editor, 2014-present
< Teen novel
- Copyedited and line edited
- Met with author to discuss possible improvements
- Suggested reorganization of chapters
< Application letters for law school
< Applications for judgeships
< Applications for federal grants
Part-Time Copy Editor for Burlington Township School District (NJ), 2006-2011
< Copy edited quarterly newsletter
< Checked for consistency of style with photos, formatting, attributions, upcoming events, and
community notices
Part-Time Copy Editor/Proofreader for The American Portrait Society, 2002-2006
< Copy edited quarterly newsletter
< Wrote summaries of national conferences
< Fact-checked information on artists and paintings
< Checked for consistency of style with photos, formatting, attributions, upcoming events, and
lists
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Teaching Experience
Full-Time Teaching Position at Burlington Township High School: Burlington, NJ, 2003-2013
< Ninth grade English, including honors classes
< Faculty sponsor of the Literary Club, 2003-2013
< Copy editor of school district newsletter
Adjunct Professor, The College of New Jersey: Ewing, NJ, 1993-1997
< Freshman English
< History of the English Language
Full-Time Teaching Position at Mary Montgomery High School: Mobile, AL, 1987-1988
< Speech and American Literature 1 Semesterst
< AP English and English Literature 2 Semesternd
Adjunct Professor, Mobile College: Mobile, AL, Summer 1987
< Freshman English
Education
University of South Alabama
< M.A. +30: 30 graduate hours in English
University of Alabama
< M.A. in English
< Taught Freshman English as Department Assistant
University of Southern Mississippi
< B.S. Professional (Teaching degree with concentration in English)