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Ashley McDonald

Ashley McDonald

Writing Tutor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Scopist at Afterlight Editorial

  • Education

    • Valdosta State University

      2013 - 2018
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) English

      Activities and Societies: Omnino Undergraduate Research Journal Odradek Literary Magazine

    • Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

      2011 - 2013
      Associate of Arts (A.A.)

      Activities and Societies: Honors Club, Honors Program, Chamber Singers

  • Experience

    • Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

      May 2012 - May 2013
      Writing Tutor

      My responsibilities included:- Providing assistance to students with college-level assignments and coursework- Teaching basic grammar and punctuation skills- Proofreading and assisting with revision and editing of academic essays and writing assignments

    • Valdosta City Schools

      Aug 2013 - Aug 2014
      AVID Tutor

      My responsibilities included:- Facilitating group discussions of assigned reading and homework- Implementing problem-solving practices and encouraging students to employ new strategies- Encouraging the academic development of upcoming first generation college students and providing information about college affairs

    • Freelancer.com

      Oct 2013 - May 2016
      Freelance Editor

      My responsibilities included:- Editing manuscripts, theses, dissertations, short stories, and website text for employers in the United States, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Australia, Pakistan, and China- Providing feedback and commentary for authors- Incorporating new content and rewriting ineffective material

    • Valdosta State University

      Jan 2014 - May 2016
      English Tutor

      My responsibilities included:- Providing assistance to students with college-level assignments and coursework- Teaching basic grammar and punctuation skills- Proofreading and assisting with revision and editing of academic essays and writing assignments

    • Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce

      May 2014 - May 2015
      Communications Intern

      My responsibilities included:- Writing detailed press releases about local Chamber events- Organizing and scheduling the Leading Business of the Week program- Notifying members of the Chamber about upcoming opportunities- Creating information sheets for Chamber members- Establishing communication with new businesses- Updating the Chamber blog- Maintaining the Chamber newsletter, Chamber in Motion, and creating new installments each week- Scheduling radio interviews- Creating and scheduling mass emails to over 3,000 recipients Show less

    • Jamestown Business College

      Sept 2016 - Sept 2020
      Registrar Assistant

      My responsibilties included:· Assisting students in ordering transcripts, updating addresses and changing degree programs· Responsible for intake and recording of initial and final rosters· Collecting and analyzing data regarding student attendance, grades and enrollment· Sending notifications regarding academic standing and entrance status· Processing withdrawals and grade changes

    • Afterlight Editorial

      Jul 2017 - now
      Scopist

      I am a scopist specializing in legal transcripts. I assist court reporters in creating mistake-free jobs that they can be proud to submit to their clients. I work in the latest version of Case CATalyst Edit and use Margie Wakeman Wells' Bad Grammar/Good Punctuation as a reference. My goal is to create legible, high-quality jobs with quick turnaround times.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CRLA Level 2

      Valdosta State University
      Jan 2014

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ashley McDonald
      Undergraduate English Department Award VSU English Department Apr 2015 I was awarded the Undergraduate English Department Award in my fourth semester at Valdosta State University. This award is given each year to the student that exhibits the most dedication to their English and Literature courses as well as to the Literature Department itself. It is chosen unanimously by the department members.
    • Awarded to Ashley McDonald
      Literature Department Award ABAC Literature Department May 2013 I was awarded the Literature Department Award in my final semester at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. This award is given each year to the student that exhibits the most dedication to their English and Literature courses as well as to the Literature Department itself. It is chosen unanimously by the department members.