Sarah Nisbet
Copy-editor and proofreader
Inkshed Editorial
Email: sarah.c.nisbet@gmail.com
Website: http://www.inkshededitorial.com/
Telephone: 07786008978
Professional Profile
A meticulous and resourceful freelance copy-editor and proofreader with a wealth of
transferable skills who is quick to accurately grasp concepts of briefs, consistently delivers
work of a high standard to deadline, and pays close attention to detail at all times.
Personable and self-assured, possesses excellent organisational and time-management
skills, and thrives when working under pressure. Enjoys working on own initiative as well as
being part of a successful and productive team to achieve the best possible result for each
project.
Society for Editors and Proofreaders (SfEP), Ordinary member.
Objective
Currently seeking freelance proofreading, light copy-editing, writing and research work where
qualifications, experience and existing skills can be utilised to their best effect.
Career Summary
2012–Present
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VARIOUS PROJECTS
Freelance Proofreading and Copy-editing
Undertaking various projects, including: a variety of book projects for Taylor &
Francis/Routledge, Palgrave Macmillan via Newgen Knowledge Works, Routledge via
Sunrise Settings, The History Press, Biteback Publishing; novels for authors selfpublishing their work (romance, mystery); MSc thesis and dissertation papers for students
(IT, business, sociology); proofreading of website content for a digital media agency; a
customer newsletter for a large company; personal and business websites for an editor
and a genealogist
Freelance Research and Writing
Demonstrating top-quality research and writing skills by: compiling website/social media
content and a press release for a digital media agency; utilising digital newspaper
archives to assist with the creation of a local history resource for teachers and schools
2011–2012
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DAVISON HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX
Learning Resource Assistant
Assisting the library manager with the smooth running of the Learning Resource Centre
2008–2011
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WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL LIBRARY SERVICE, SUSSEX
Library Assistant
Demonstrating good research skills and working knowledge of library and internet
resources
2004–2008
Freelance
 Various freelance roles including researching family history for a genealogist and clients,
and writing advertising features for a local newspaper
2001–2004
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CASTLEDEAN SCHOOL/THE CEDAR CENTRE, BRIGHTON
SEN Teacher & Art Leader
Planning and delivering age and ability specific lessons to small classes of KS2 (7–11)
students with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
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2001–2002
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WEST BLATCHINGTON JUNIOR SCHOOL, EAST SUSSEX
SEN Teacher
Working in the Autistic Spectrum Condition Unit (ASC) with role and responsibilities as
per description above
2000
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KIDSEVENTS, BRIGHTON
Freelance Education Correspondent
Researching and writing clear and concise articles on education for a website
1998–1999
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GRACE EYRE FOUNDATION FOR PEOPLE WITH LEARNING
DISABILITIES, HOVE, EAST SUSSEX
Day Centre Officer
Meticulously planning and delivering learning sessions, including Literacy and Numeracy
1988–1998
Various Temporary Contracts
 Undertaking several jobs including voluntary illustration work at The Museum of London,
subsequently employed by The Institute of Archaeology in Ankara, Turkey
Professional Development
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Paper workflow and electronic workflow, including on-screen, PDF, paperless proofs,
websites and CD-ROMs
Recently finished working through the SfEP Proofreading Problems course, by distance
learning
Excellent research and fact-checking skills
Good knowledge of reliable research resources, both physical and virtual
Working knowledge of education (including SEN), archaeology and ancient history
Also specialises in other subjects: humanities and social sciences, including
general/social history, politics, economics, finance, sociology, psychology; environmental
issues/climate change; business and media; biography and visual arts; all genres of
fiction, including children’s/young adults’
Education and Qualifications
Successful
completion of:
Mentoring scheme (proofreading), SfEP (2014)
Proofreading Problems, SfEP (2013)
Certificate:
Proofreading Today, Distinction, Editorial Training, London (2012)
PGCE:
Primary Education, Key Stage 2, University of Brighton (1994)
BA (Hons):
Archaeology and Ancient History, University of Birmingham (1988)
Interests
Currently include:
reading, genealogy/social history, cinema, art, music, dance, theatre, travel
References are available upon request
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