Wordlover, researcher and troubleshooter
Writing for a range of purposes, from business and academic to creative and highly personal, is here to stay. Especially in good English:
I will work collaboratively with you on:
- in-depth research to write reports, white papers and articles
- developmental editing and writing tutoring for academic and creative writers
Background:
Thirty years’ in the post-school education and training sector, mostly, as an independent contractor. Roles varied from the development of systems for quality management, to learning materials development, research, policy analysis and report-writing. Clients included tertiary education institutions (local and international), sector education and training authorities (skills councils), private companies, government departments, NGOs and donors, as well as grassroots community organisations.
I have worked in both the private and non-profit sectors, in various capacities: the development of educational materials for second language English learners, to administration and fundraising. I have been a volunteer governor and fulfilled leadership roles in a range of organisations concerned with causes relating to children and youth.
Credentials:
Mother tongue (native) English speaker with a Bachelor of Arts (Humanities) with majors in English and Geography, and a Higher Diploma in Education (post-graduate) as well as an advanced certificate in teaching English as a foreign language. I was accepted to do a Ph D in education a few years ago but chose to move to the country to live a more simple life.
Prior to Covid-19, In 3D life, I had a tourism business (now in care and maintenance), take on projects in the village, blog on WordPress (www.fionasfavourites.net) and from there to the Hive blockchain.
I cook. With love – for family, friends and paying diners, alike. Now things are "opening up again" I have resumed my stall at the village market where folk buy food made with seasonal produce from our garden and round about.
Work Terms
COMMUNICATION
Guru private message, Guru workroom
TYPE OF PROJECT
I will not take on school or university assignments unless EXCEPT for online writing tutoring or academic editing.
OFFICE HOURS
09h00 – 16h00: Mondays through Thursdays (UTC + 2)
Or by appointment
FACE-TO-FACE/ON SITE WORK
I am available for face-to-face and/or on-site meetings in my geographical area. For large projects, subject to Covid restrictions, I could be available to travel.
PAYMENT METHOD AND TERMS
After thirty years in the business I reserve the right to refuse to do unpaid trials.
Payment via Guru.com.
For small projects: 50% deposit into Guru's SafePay escrow account prior to starting work
For projects over $250, I require a 100% deposit into Guru's SafePay escrow account and a 50% advance prior to starting work.