I’ve always been fascinated with language.

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When I was four, my nine-year-old brother taught me to read. He made letters out of construction paper and hung them from the ceiling. He pointed out words in my Alpha-Bits cereal. He labeled my toys and assigned me phonics “homework” with consonant clusters like bl and str.

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That early start stayed with me.

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In college, I was an English major, focusing on book publishing and editing. After graduating, I volunteered as an English tutor for speakers of other languages, working with learners from around the world. I later earned a master’s degree in applied linguistics, with plans to become an adult literacy teacher.

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Eventually, I began my freelance career as a health content writer, creating patient education materials across specialties such as neurology, urology, and pediatrics. That experience gave me a strong foundation in writing for lay audiences.

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Over time, I realized I was most drawn to the editing side of the work. Today, I focus on copy editing and proofreading. I enjoy helping others with their writing — it brings me back to the nuts and bolts of language. With that in mind, I earned a professional certificate in editing and did coursework in academic and medical editing.

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Outside of work, my biggest hobby is genealogy. I love researching my ancestors in New England and New York, especially their language. I can spend hours digging into the meanings of long-forgotten words and idioms. It’s the same curiosity that drew me to this work in the first place.