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J.C. Flynn Current Location: Asia - Seeking roles in Vietnam, Thailand, China, and elsewhere Career Transition Summary Highly motivated and results-driven professional transitioning from a successful corporate finance and cybersecurity career to pursue a passion for teaching English to children and business professionals. I offer a unique blend of analytical rigor, business acumen, and cross-cultural communication skills honed through extensive international experience. I am currently traveling in Asia and seeking in-classroom or online teaching roles. Availability Synopsis Seeking temp-to-perm and contract employment opportunities as an English language educator, focusing on roles in Vietnam, Thailand, and China, with flexibility for online and in-classroom positions elsewhere in Asia. I am available to begin immediately and am committed to building a long-term teaching career. Education & Certifications TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Certification Completed 125 hours of intensive, repetitive study coursework. Certification based upon the **United Kingdom's Cambridge Standard CELTA ESL foundation. Demonstrates a deep commitment to and a solid theoretical foundation in modern English language teaching methodologies. Udemy TEFL CERTIFICATION Southern Biscayne , B.A. in Business Administration Teaching & Cultural Experience 2018-Present Private English Tutor & Entrepreneur (Own Business Enterprise "Cubbie Kids" ) Mexico City, Mexico | Spring 2023 Independently established and managed a private tutoring business, providing one-on-one English instruction to a school-age daughter of a prominent businessman, focusing on conversational fluency and travel preparation. Developed custom lesson plans to meet the student's specific learning objectives and pace. Cross-Cultural Immersion & Conversational Spanish Speaker Mexico | Spring 2018 – Fall 2023 (7.5 years) Successfully navigated daily life, business interactions, and travel throughout Mexico over a period of 7.5 years, fostering a high level of cultural adaptability and effective cross-cultural communication. Attained conversational proficiency in Spanish, allowing for deeper connection and understanding with non-native English speakers. Informal Educator & Language Coach (Native English Speaker) USA (Prior to International Travel)* Neutral Accent Leveraged Native American English speaker status to tutor and mentor family members (son, nieces, and nephews) across various primary and secondary school subjects. Provided consistent support and instruction in mathematics, vocabulary, phonics, definition comprehension, and pronunciation, utilizing engaging, practical teaching techniques. Professional Experience (Abridged - Focusing on Transferable Skills) BIA NYC Executive Assistant | [June 2015] – [April 2018] Focus on transferable skills: Trained and mentored new team members on complex technical processes, simplifying jargon for broader understanding (Instructional Design/Training). Managed complex projects with tight deadlines (Organization/Time Management). NAVIKA (Corporate Finance Focus) Executive Assistant| [Feb 2008] – [May 2015] Indian Investment Group Cross cultural focused position. Focus on transferable skills: Communicated complex financial data clearly to diverse stakeholders (Clarity in Communication). Developed meticulous reports and models (Attention to Detail/Lesson Planning).

I am fully bilingual in Tagalog and English, and I have 12 years of experience teaching ESL/EFL at the university level in the US. At present, I work for a nonprofit organization in NYC, in a department that supports the academic needs of K-12 students.

I will proofread, copy edit, or line edit your writing to help it align with your vision. I am a consummate professional, and I will communicate with you throughout the process to ensure the final draft meets your expectations. 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 • Fiction and memoir manuscripts (specializing in fantasy, sci-fi, thriller, mystery, and literary fiction) • Non-fiction/expository writing (specializing in education, tech, and marketing) • Technical writing (specializing in SaaS and cloud computing) • Copywriting (specializing in personal practice, tech, and non-profits) • SEO content and social media • Strategic and administrative messaging 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 My professional experience includes editing informational texts, business documents, short-form and novel-length fiction, cloud computing/SaaS content, web copy, and teaching (English 7-12). I'm also a member of ACES: The Society for Editing. Over the years, I've edited: ✔ Hundreds of 𝑎𝑑 ℎ𝑜𝑐 documents for clients around the world: research papers, e-books, white papers, blogs, web copy, personal letters, and more. ✔ Fantasy novels, anthologies, and memoirs -- published and available through multiple booksellers ✔ SEO content for lawyers, medical professionals, B2B SaaS providers ✔ Technical and business writing for cloud computing companies such as AWS and CDW/Enquizit ✔ Mass messaging and communications for large (50,000+) audiences, both internally and externally, for business and non-profits 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 • Proofreading: Editing purely for errors. E.g., typos, run-on sentences, formatting, stylistic consistency. This is best reserved for a text that is finished and just needs to be "polished" to avoid embarrassing errors. • Copy editing: Minor language adjustments for correctness and consistency. I help you tweak your grammar and diction. Think of this as a linguistic light lift. • Line editing: Nitty-gritty writing specifics. I will not only correct errors and help you maintain a consistent style, but also include suggestions for the strength of your writing on multiple levels. This includes sentence structure, word choice, clarity of ideas, tone, and pacing. ✍️ 𝑷𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝒐𝒖𝒕! 𝑰'𝒍𝒍 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝑨𝑺𝑨𝑷. I have a wealth of experience across writing and editing jobs, ranging from freelancing to contractual and full-time salaried positions. If you aren't sure whether your project is in my wheelhouse, please ask -- I will give a candid assessment of how my skills and experience align (or not) with your goals. I am responsive, will stay in touch throughout the job, have great attention to detail, and will work within an agreed-upon time frame. I'm confident I can meet your needs with an appropriate level of editing at a reasonable rate.

I proofread and edit blogs, essays, manuscripts, poetry and prose, fiction and nonfiction books, children’s books, movie scripts, academic papers, theses and dissertations, website content, emails, resumes, cover letters, social media posts, e-books, advertisements, and more. With my passion and expertise, I will make sure your work is error-free and polished. Let me help you put your best foot forward and make your writing shine!

I'm here to help with all your language needs! I am a skilled editor and proofreader, and guarantee quick turnaround time and immaculate attention to detail on all my projects. I have experience with legal and non-legal editing and proofreading. I am an experienced ELA teacher and can help prepare students for IB and IGCSE assessments. I also tutor English learners of all levels and ages, especially native Spanish speakers since I am fluent in Spanish, both oral and written. I provide a safe, encouraging and fun learning environment! Finally, I have extensive experience interpreting and translating between Spanish and English, and provide both of these services with precision and professionalism. I look forward to working with you!