Isobel Coetzee, Editor extraordinaire

About

My name is Isobel Coetzee and I'm a full-time freelancer. I mainly do copy-editing and blog writing but have been known to tutor Afrikaans, English and maths. I grasp opportunities as they come: odd or not. I am flexible and fast learning, have a stable internet connection and a generator. I am constantly improving myself and am currently completing a professional SEO course on Udemy. I would love to hear from you!

Experience

IRC Language Services

Aug 2018 – Present

South Africa

Editor

Editing, proofreading, writing and tutoring services.

Pearson Education (formerly CTI)

Jul 2012 – Jul 2018

South Africa

Copy editor

Collaborating with authors and lecturers to produce and optimize training content and publications such as study and lecturer guides, tests, and exams, specializing in technical subject matter. Performing technical editing and formatting and ensuring that technical material is accurate. Correcting spelling, punctuation, grammar, as well as document formatting. Effectively liaising with subject matter experts to optimize publications, while acting as an end-user advocate. Creating and driving quality standards; compiling and maintaining standards guide. Training internal staff and consultants.

Education

University of Pretoria

Jan 2010 – Dec 2011

Ba Hons in Translation and Professional Writing, Language, culture and communication in translation and professional writing

University of Pretoria

Jan 2005 – Dec 2009

Ba Languages, Language, culture and communication

Isobel Coetzee

Editor extraordinaire

Skills