Jack of all trades!
Michael Schuster
Los Angeles, CA 90094
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EDUCATION
Master of Arts- Humanities
San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA.
Bachelor of Arts- English, Minor- Cinema
San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
� Experienced editor, copyeditor, and proofreader of books
� MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, HTML.
� Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
� Remain current with new trends and developments in my fields of expertise.
� Appropriately incorporating the use of computer information technology in the delivery of services, as well as utilizing a variety of methods and modes of instruction to ensure student success
� Ability to function effectively under designated time constraints and ability to meet deadlines simultaneously
� Experience as tutor within SES / No Child Left Behind programs
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Los Angeles Community College District � Adjunct, Humanities Department
September 2006 � Present
� Educator at colleges within the LACCD system including: Pierce College, LA Mission College and LA Southwest College.
� Responsible for preparation of lectures for Junior College Humanities curriculum.
� Responsible for preparation of materials for Junior College Humanities curriculum.
� Responsible for maintaining databases for tracking and status of student achievement for Junior College Humanities curriculum.
� Responsible for evaluating and assessing student essays on a bi-weekly basis: content, style, spelling and grammar.
Academic Tutoring Services- Tutor, English/Language Arts March 2012 � June 2013
� Responsible for preparation of online materials using informational texts for instruction of primary and secondary school students (grammar, writing, spelling).
� Maintained databases for tracking and status of student achievement for students in compliance with the No Child Left Behind program.
Wholesale Connections Insurance Services- Production Assistant June 2007 � January 2009
� Responsible for generating Surplus Line Association filings for home owners policies.
� Assistance with generating Endorsements for homeowner policies.
� Maintained databases for tracking, status and location of homeowner policies.
TOKYOPOP- Associate Editor
September 2000 - October 2001
� Assisted Group Editor and Editor with creation and development of TOKYOPOP new print and/or digital comic�s lines.
� Edited up to eight monthly books, under Editor or Group Editor supervision.
� Copyedited and proofread books to ensure accuracy.
� Assisted Editors in maintaining story continuity.
� Communicated with art and design departments to ensure accuracy and story continuity.
� Identified and recommended potential talent and maintains relationships with current talent.
� Replied to mail from members and readers from the North American region.
� Checked over promotional copy for such items as the catalogue, samplers, and other marketing materials to make sure they were consistent with the facts and spirit of licensed titles.
Michael Schuster
Los Angeles, CA 90094
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EDUCATION
Master of Arts- Humanities
San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA.
Bachelor of Arts- English, Minor- Cinema
San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
� Experienced editor, copyeditor, and proofreader of books
� MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, HTML.
� Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
� Remain current with new trends and developments in my fields of expertise.
� Appropriately incorporating the use of computer information technology in the delivery of services, as well as utilizing a variety of methods and modes of instruction to ensure student success
� Ability to function effectively under designated time constraints and ability to meet deadlines simultaneously
� Experience as tutor within SES / No Child Left Behind programs
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Los Angeles Community College District � Adjunct, Humanities Department
September 2006 � Present
� Educator at colleges within the LACCD system including: Pierce College, LA Mission College and LA Southwest College.
� Responsible for preparation of lectures for Junior College Humanities curriculum.
� Responsible for preparation of materials for Junior College Humanities curriculum.
� Responsible for maintaining databases for tracking and status of student achievement for Junior College Humanities curriculum.
� Responsible for evaluating and assessing student essays on a bi-weekly basis: content, style, spelling and grammar.
Academic Tutoring Services- Tutor, English/Language Arts March 2012 � June 2013
� Responsible for preparation of online materials using informational texts for instruction of primary and secondary school students (grammar, writing, spelling).
� Maintained databases for tracking and status of student achievement for students in compliance with the No Child Left Behind program.
Wholesale Connections Insurance Services- Production Assistant June 2007 � January 2009
� Responsible for generating Surplus Line Association filings for home owners policies.
� Assistance with generating Endorsements for homeowner policies.
� Maintained databases for tracking, status and location of homeowner policies.
TOKYOPOP- Associate Editor
September 2000 - October 2001
� Assisted Group Editor and Editor with creation and development of TOKYOPOP new print and/or digital comic�s lines.
� Edited up to eight monthly books, under Editor or Group Editor supervision.
� Copyedited and proofread books to ensure accuracy.
� Assisted Editors in maintaining story continuity.
� Communicated with art and design departments to ensure accuracy and story continuity.
� Identified and recommended potential talent and maintains relationships with current talent.
� Replied to mail from members and readers from the North American region.
� Checked over promotional copy for such items as the catalogue, samplers, and other marketing materials to make sure they were consistent with the facts and spirit of licensed titles.