Sarah Ryan
Advanced Professional Member| Location | CHELTENHAM |
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I am an experienced copyeditor, proofreader and development editor working in educational publishing. My areas of expertise are science and maths – in particular, A-level chemistry, GCSE science, KS3 science, primary maths and primary science. I have worked on Junior Cert and Leaving Cert books for the science syllabuses in Ireland. I have worked on 11+ materials.
I have recently started working in a new area, working on quizzes, mugs, puzzles and games for children and adults.
I gained experience in-house for 13 years, first in academic publishing, then in educational publishing, before going freelance in 2008.
I also act as freelance managing editor on 3 chemistry journals for Wiley, extending my chemistry to postgraduate level.
Skills
On-screen editing, proofreading, copy-editing, on-screen proofreading, rewriting, project management, editing non-native English, writing, website editing, copyright clearance, development editing, video, animation and app checking
Media
Books, illustrated books, CD-ROMs/DVDs, educational materials, journals, multi-author books, online materials, websites, integrated media, online training courses, apps, Powerpoints, animations, video
Experience
Freelance since 2008; development editor, 2005–08 and production editor, 2001–05, Nelson Thornes; scientific editor, Georg Thieme Verlag, 1996–2000
Qualifications
BSc Chemistry (and Maths), PhD Organic Chemistry
Recent training
Proofreading 2: progress (SfEP) 2015
Clients
Hacche, Schofield & Sims, Educake, Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, Ivy Press, Folens Ireland, Wiley, Collins Education, Pearson UK, IBO, Nelson Thornes, Haremi, QBS, Illuminate, Wearset, Elektramedia, Macmillan, Ginger Fox, Milly Flynn, GCSEpod, Professor Puzzle
Subjects
Science, chemistry, biology, physics, maths, geography, ICT, general puzzles, quizzes and gift materials for children and adults, primary maths and science, 11+ materials