Mrs Jennifer Collins
- Membership Grade
- Professional Member
About Jennifer
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I am an experienced project manager and editor of ELT materials: print textbooks, digital activities, teacher training and formative and summative assessments.
I lead teams of authors and editors across multiple time zones and ensure projects stay on track and deliver the highest quality outputs. I edit American and British English.
I have a Master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University. I grew up in the US Pacific Northwest and am currently based in the UK.
Media
Langugae Course Materials
Educational Materials
Distance-Learning Materials
Online Materials
Magazines
Training
1. Publishing processes: End-to-end publishing processes and programmes (Cambridge University Press) Year: 2018
2. Understanding Copyright and Contracts (Cambridge University Press) Year: 2018
3. Internal Legal IP and Permissions (Cambridge University Press) Year: 2018
4. Avallain and Bookmaker training (Cambridge University Press) Year: 2018
5. Briefing freelancers (LearnJam) Year: 2017
Clients
Cambridge University Press
HTC Inc
Subjects
English as a foreign/second language
(EFL/ESL)
English language teaching (ELT)
language:
American English
English language:
grammar/syntax
usage
writing skills
media studies:
broadcasting
electronic/online publishing
web editing/writing
newspapers
publishing
history
video/audio
education:
adult
distance learning
e-learning
exam preparation/revision
international
literacy
pre-school/early years
primary
resources
secondary
teacher training/education
testing
country/area studies:
Latin America
tourism/travel:
Latin America: Mexico
USA
sports:
walking
Qualifications
BA Print Journalism
MA Journalism (Broadcast)
Teaching English As A Foreigh Langugae Certificate, University Of Dayton
Specialised software
InCopy
InDesign
Avallain
Experience
Freelance since 2020 (year)
1. Job title: Managing Editor, ELT Learning Solutions
Company: Cambridge University Press Dates (years only) 2017–2019
2. Job title: Senior Editor, ELT
Company: University of Dayton Publishing imprint of Ediciones SM
Dates (years only) 2015–2017
3. Job title: English Instructor
Company: Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico City Dates (years only) 2014–2017
testimonials
She always goes above and beyond in everything she does. She would always find a way to make the process more efficient. I often find myself thinking, ‘How would Jennifer solve this problem?’ Her work ethic, judgement and creative problem-solving skills are something to aspire to.
You have been meticulous in all the projects you've worked on … in terms of ensuring that quality and consistency standards are met, while we race to meet challenging timescales. Your highly perceptive approach to problem solving coupled with a calm and measured way of working with people have made you, almost immediately on joining the team, a great asset.
It’s been a real pleasure to work with you in this project. Your expertise and sharp eye for detail have been a great asset, and you’ve helped us deliver everything within schedule.
It has been such a pleasure to work with you – and your excellent PM skills certainly made things a lot easier for me!
Editor, major publishing house
Senior Managing Editor, major publishing house
Senior Editor, major publishing house
freelance copy editor
Service(s)
Disclaimer note
The CIEP Directory of Editorial Services should be considered a point of first contact and prospective clients must satisfy themselves that members are capable of the work on offer. The Institute cannot be held responsible for the quality of work provided by any member listed in the directory. The members themselves are responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of their entries in the Directory and the CIEP has not made any attempt to vet them. The institute cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies in the Directory. Inclusion in the Directory as a freelance does not necessarily mean that the member is self-employed as defined by HM Revenue and Customs and the Department for Work and Pensions.