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United Kingdom (2:59 AM)
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Joined on November 2, 2014
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9 Recommendations
$35 USD / Hour
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I was a university lecturer and English teacher for 10 years; I'm now a freelance writer and editor. I have a masters in English and Linguistics & have worked as a proofreader and editor for several online publications, as well as a private editor for novels, academic submissions & corporate documents for a range of companies & individuals around the world. I possess an unrivalled knowledge of English grammar, spelling & punctuation, but also focus on style, register, tone, structure & readability. My educational background provides me with the linguistic skills, while my vast experience of editing & producing my own published written work back these up, ensuring I offer an exceptional service throughout. Whether it's academic advice, content, curricula, editing & proofreading, or assistance with your novel that you require, I can help you perfect your language & make your project really stand out. Get in touch to request samples, or for a free consultation/quote.
Verifications
On time
96%
On budget
97%
Accept rate
93%
Repeat hire rate
11%
Academic Proofreading
News article
What is Bitcoin?
Restaurant Review
Novel proofreading
An Introduction to IELTS Writing Task 2
Academic Proofreading
News article
What is Bitcoin?
Restaurant Review
Novel proofreading
An Introduction to IELTS Writing Task 2
Always a brilliant service from Simon.
Morgan M.
@RachaelTWC
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Hereford, United Kingdom
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Thanks again! Another great piece.
Morgan M.
@RachaelTWC
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Hereford, United Kingdom
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Simon is professional, responsive and knowledgeable. Many thanks.
Morgan M.
@RachaelTWC
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Hereford, United Kingdom
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Excellent work
Tariq S.
@Tariq007700
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Kuwait City, Kuwait
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This was my first children's book. I'm in my 60's and seriously years ago I used to be able to write decently. However, you obviously lose some of your writing ability if it's been years since doing any writing. Simon made efficient changes, caught punctuation and grammar errors. He also had great ideas for changes in sentence structure. He was very easy to work with and communicate.
Lisa W.
@lisa6709
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Osage Beach, United States
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Experience
Freelance Writer, Editor, Consultant
Jun, 2017 - Present
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8 years, 6 months
Simon Richardson English
Jun, 2017 - Present
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8 years, 6 months
Writer, editor, educational consultant - I decided to do this full time as a business, instead of part time alongside my work as a teacher / lecturer, in 2017. Since 2017, I have provided website content for several hundred businesses, been published as a journalist on multiple sites, provided course content and full curricula for educational establishments (public and private) in four countries, edited and prepared 30 novels for publication and provided voice overs for several organizations.
Jun, 2017 - Present
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8 years, 6 months
Head of English
Aug, 2016 - Jul, 2017
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11 months
Leeds International Study Centre (Leeds University and Leeds Beckett University)
Aug, 2016 - Jul, 2017
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11 months
Curriculum design, management, university partnership, working with students on academic submissions and exams, developing academic skills (especially writing and speaking), proofreading and editing, CVs, cover letters and personal statements
Aug, 2016 - Jul, 2017
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11 months
Director of Studies
Mar, 2014 - Aug, 2016
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2 years, 5 months
CES Schools
Mar, 2014 - Aug, 2016
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2 years, 5 months
Management, hiring and development / CPD of all teaching staff. Curriculum design, management and development of the academic programme. QA / QC of classes, resources and courses, responsible for academic performance in inspections. Summer school (young learners) management, recruitment and course design
Mar, 2014 - Aug, 2016
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2 years, 5 months
Education
Institute for System Level Integration
2012 - 2012
DELTA (Master's in English Language Teaching / Education)

United Kingdom
2012 - 2012
University of Leeds
2001 - 2004
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3 years
English Literature and Language

United Kingdom
2001 - 2004
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3 years
Qualifications
DELTA
2012
Cambridge
A masters (level 7 UK) qualification in teaching practice, language teaching and pedagogical theories and academic course design, aimed at academic writing for non-native English speakers.
2012
Publications
Demand High - a DELTA experimental practice
Demand High Wordpress - Jim Scrivener
http://demandhighelt.wordpress.com/2013/04/03/demand-high-a-delta-experimental-practice-simon-richardson/ A research-based assignment on increasing demand in language classrooms
Certifications
US English
UK English
Spanish
Basic Numeracy
Academic Writing
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Preferred Freelancer Program SLA