Michelle Edwards

English teacher

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Timeline
About me
Editor-in-chief: content marketing and PR. Author: Go Away Birds, out now, published by Modjaji Books
Education
- Rhodes University
  2002 - 2005
  Bachelor of Journalism Writing and Editing With Distinction (75%)
  Activities and Societies: Member of the Surf Club, Journalism tutor, sub-editor at East Cape News Agency Dean's List for Academic Achievement
- University of Cambridge
  2006 - 2006
  Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) Education Pass B
  Only the top 5% of CELTA students graduate with a Pass B.
Experience
- Shane English School
  May 2006 - May 2007
  English teacher
- Centre for English Studies
  Jul 2007 - Dec 2008
  English teacher
- Kalk Bay Books
  Jan 2009 - May 2009
  Sales Assistant/ book seller
- Milpark Education
  May 2009 - Nov 2009
  Academic Contents Manager
- (for) Macmillan
  Jan 2010 - Jul 2010
  Educational materials developer and writer
- New Media Publishing
  Sept 2010 - Jun 2013
  Responsibilities included managing the production of the DStv digital magazine as well as writing, curating, producing, shaping, editing and proof-reading all content for the digimag. I also proofread and sub-edited across all other titles on the MultiChoice account, including digital and print publications.Additional responsibilities included overseeing production on a PR tool, uploading content to the site's Druple CMS, delegating duties, and editing content including images for use on the site. Show less
  - Sub-Editor and Writer
    Nov 2011 - Jun 2013
  - Managing Editor
    Sept 2010 - Nov 2011
- Rhodes University
  Jun 2011 - Jul 2011
  Coaching Editor on 'Cue' newspaper
- Quantum Publishers
  Jun 2013 - May 2015
  Sub-Editor
- Self-employed
  Jun 2015 - Sept 2015
  Freelance editor and writer
- New Media Publishing
  Oct 2015 - Oct 2016
  Freelance Editor
- Showmax
  Oct 2016 - now
  Freelance Editor
- Vast Collective
  May 2017 - now
  Freelance content marketing editor
Licenses & Certifications
- Nutrition, Health, and Lifestyle: Issues and Insights
  Coursera
  Jul 2013
  View certificate