Debra R

Spring, United States

“The proof is in the polish. ”

Specialist subjects:

Education English

Editing formats:

Education:

Favorite referencing style

I am most familiar with APA, so at this time, that is my favorite referencing style.

Why I became an editor

Spotting errors has always come naturally to me. That quality, coupled with a desire for precise and polished work, has been an asset throughout my years of work experience.

When I made the decision to become my own boss, I naturally sought out a career path doing something I would enjoy. After taking multiple proofreading courses, I am excited about helping others to improve their work!

Background and experience

Special Education Assistant
Klein ISD
2016–2021

I have experience in data entry, form creation, and report generation, including checking for accuracy before submission.

Why I love proofreading and editing

I love learning new things! Every piece of work I get to proofread contains content that I can add to my knowledge base. The added bonus of an opportunity to improve the presentation of that content gives me great satisfaction. I thoroughly enjoyed the proofreading courses I have taken, and they have given me the confidence to become an integral part of the writing process.

Request This Editor

Favorite book:

I love The Mortal Instruments series (I can't possibly pick one favorite book from it) by Cassandra Clare.

Hobbies:

When given the chance, I will be found "getting dirty" by digging for treasures in Arkansas or panning for gold from bags of dirt sent to our home. I love collecting crystals and tumbling rocks!

Editing tips:

I do multiple passes in chunks, where I focus on one aspect each time. I do one last pass over the entire piece of work to make any last-minute corrections and double-check my contributions.

More editors

Benedetto R
New York, United State
Creative Writing, English, Fiction, Journalism, Language & Literature, Linguistics, Social Media
View Profile
Andrea H
Cape Town, South Africa
Art History, Counseling, Education, English, Fiction, History, Language & Literature, Mental Health, Theology & Religious Studies, Youth Work
View Profile
Jade S
Melbourne, Australia
Classics & Ancient History, Creative Writing, Education, English, Fiction, History, Theology & Religious Studies
View Profile
Steve B
Broadstone, United Kingdom
Creative Writing, Education, English, Mental Health
View Profile
Emilyn L
Shippensburg, United States
Art & Design, Art History, Cultural Studies, East & South Asian Studies, Fine Arts, Food Science, International Development, Language & Literature, Nutrition, TESOL
View Profile
Michelle G
Hendersonville, United States
Alternative Medicine, Anatomy & Physiology, Creative Writing, Cultural Studies, Education, English, Health & Social Care, Language & Literature, Medicine, Sociology
View Profile
Sheila O
Georgia, United States
Creative Writing, English, Law, Mental Health
View Profile
Dr. Claudia B
Swindon, UK
Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering
View Profile