Anna Forsyth
I am a freelance editor and writer, specialising in education and the arts. A trained teacher, I am involved in many arts projects across the disciplines, including a radio show on Jam Radio, performance poetry and running a communications business, Best Light Communications. I am currently looking for freelance editing and writing projects, particularly centred on the arts and education, but not exclusively.
EDITING/WRITING
- extensive editing and proofreading expertise
- published writer
IT SKILLS/ADMINISTRATION
- 90–95% Knowledge of Microsoft Word in recent testing
- Typing speed of 70+ wpm
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, Outlook, In Design
- Strong administration skills, such as computer filing systems, emailing, and standard office documentation
Westlake Girls High School
(1993-1996)
- B Bursary
- School Certificate
- University Entrance
- Sixth Form Certificate
Bachelor of Music Education
University of Auckland, NZ, 2005
- Received a Bachelor of Music Education (Primary)
Papers included:
- Pedagogy
- Professional Practice
- NZ Curriculum Studies
- Classroom Practicums (Primary)
- IT
- Music
Editor: Primary Education Resources
Macmillan Education New Zealand January–July 2009
- Literacy Network Series
- Springboard 5 Series
- Editing topic books and magazines
- Proof-reading and editing copy received from the project writers
- Taking in changes from senior editors and designers
- Working with the publisher to develop the project process
- Checking design mock-ups of resources
- Applying the Macmillan style to the project
- Using In Design to apply changes to working documents
Writer: Primary Education Resources
User Friendly Resources: 2005–Present
Titles authored include:
- Values 1, 2, & 3
- Fabulous Food 1, 2, & 3
- Exploring Media 1 & 2
- Junior Journal Activities: Journey into text
- ESOL series: Mastering Text - Poetry
- See Curriculum Concepts below for details of key tasks
Project Editor: Primary Education Resources
Lift Education: 2006–2007
- Exploring Number Series
- Co-editing the Exploring Number resource series
- Proof-reading and editing copy received from the project writers
- Taking in changes from numeracy advisors and senior editors
- Working with the publisher to develop the project process
- Checking design mock-ups of resources
- Applying the Ministry of Education style to the project.
Writer: Primary Education Resources
Curriculum Concepts (Zenith Publishing): 2005
- Thinking Hats 1, 2, & 3
Key Tasks:
- Writing, designing, editing and compiling a series of books of lesson plans and activities for primary school teachers, based on “Six Thinking Hats,” by Edward De Bono
- Working with the publishing team throughout the publication process, to ensure that the finished products achieved publication standards.
- The above books, written by myself are currently in print through Zenith Publishing. Each book contains 40 lesson plans, covering all of the primary school levels, and spanning all curriculum areas. These include detailed curriculum information, activities, and pedagogical notes for teachers.
Writer: Primary Education Resources
Essential Resources: 2007–Present
- The Ideas Factory Books 1–6
- Clued Up on Current Issues Books 1–4
- See Curriculum Concepts above for details of key tasks
Writer and Editor: Freelance
Best Light Communications: 2006–Present
Projects include:
- Magazine articles
- Bios and press releases
- Website articles – www.find-schools-online.com
- Poetry (various publications)
- Co-hosted and organised a series of artist talks at the Auckland City Art Gallery called 'Spring Series'
- Have authored over 25 educational titles currently in print
REFERENCES
Macmillan Education New Zealand
Cara Torrance
Commissioning Editor/Supervisor
cara.torrance@macmillaneducation.co.nz
User Friendly Resources
Peter Dobbs
Editor
(03) 377 2886
Lift Education
Don Long
Publishing Manager
(04) 381 2246
Best Light Communications/Anna Forsyth
5/10 Ngauruhoe St, Mt Eden, Auckland, 1024
027 221 5970, 09 623 8323
Member Profile
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