Educator & Editor — West Linn, OR

Andrew
Steiner

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Andrew Steiner · Educator & Editor · 2026

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Experience

May 2023 – Present West Linn, Oregon
Editor
  • Copyedited books and curriculum
  • Proofread proposals and user guides
Oct 2023 – Present Portland Jewish Academy, Edustaff, and St. Ignatius · Portland, OR
Substitute Teacher
  • Long-term middle school math and kindergarten
  • Special education and early childhood
Aug 2015 – Present Clackamas County, USAV, USTA, and OSAA · Portland, OR
Tournament Supervisor & Official
  • Supervised and officiated various sports tournaments
Dec 2020 – Dec 2022 KinderCare · West Linn, OR
Teacher
  • Enhanced curriculum for an early childhood setting
Aug 2016 – Jan 2020 Oregon City School District · Oregon City, OR
Teacher
  • Developed curriculum and created assessments
  • Taught GED and at-risk students
Oct 2015 – Aug 2016 ESS · Hillsboro, OR
Substitute Teacher
  • Elementary and secondary
Aug 2014 – Jun 2015 Coolidge Unified School District · Coolidge, AZ
Teacher
  • Developed and implemented student incentive program, improving grades and student output
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Copyediting Portfolio

001 Copyediting
A Few Tales of the Rail

Copyedited a full K–8 curriculum package, correcting grammar, punctuation, and style inconsistencies while preserving the author's instructional voice across 200+ pages.

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002 Proofreading
Nonprofit Grant Proposal

Proofread a federal grant proposal for a local nonprofit, ensuring consistency in terminology, formatting, and compliance with funder style guidelines.

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003 Technical Editing
Software User Guide

Edited a user guide for a SaaS product, standardizing terminology, clarifying step-by-step instructions, and aligning the document with the Chicago Manual of Style.

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004 Copyediting
Nonfiction Book Manuscript

Performed a full copyedit of a 70,000-word nonfiction manuscript, addressing consistency in style, factual cross-referencing, and chapter-level flow.

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005 Proofreading
Academic Journal Article

Proofread a peer-reviewed education article prior to submission, catching typographical errors, citation inconsistencies, and APA formatting issues.

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006 Copyediting
Early Childhood Learning Materials

Copyedited a suite of early childhood learning materials, ensuring age-appropriate language, inclusive terminology, and adherence to state educational standards.

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Cover Letters

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Editing & Publishing
Copyeditor / Editorial Assistant

Tailored for editorial roles at publishing houses, journals, and content agencies. Highlights experience copyediting K–8 curriculum, nonfiction manuscripts, and technical documentation.

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K–12 Education
Curriculum Designer

Crafted for teaching and instructional design positions. Emphasizes classroom management, GED instruction, early childhood expertise, and Oregon teaching certification.

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Proposal Writing
Grant Writer

Written for nonprofit roles requiring strong writing and coordination skills. Spotlights grant proposal proofreading, TESOL certification, and experience with community-centered programs.

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Technical Writing
Technical Writer

Created user guides, API documentation, product descriptioins

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Education

Master of Arts in Education (MAED), Secondary Education
University of Phoenix · GPA 3.66
2009
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing
City University · GPA 3.57
2008
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Philosophy
Seattle Pacific University · GPA 3.26
2004
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Skills

AI Prompting Proofreading Copyediting Technical Writing Adobe Pro Microsoft Word Google Docs Curriculum Design Online Teaching Classroom Management Course Design
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Credentials

Certifications

  • General Proofreading: Theory and Practice · Proofread Anywhere
  • Grant Seeking Essentials Certificate · NonprofitReady
  • Teaching Certificate · Oregon State
  • CPR Instructor · American Red Cross
  • TESOL · World TESOL Academy
  • Online Teaching · University of Wisconsin

Awards

  • Speech Evaluation Contest Winner · Toastmasters
  • Chancellor's List
  • Dean's List
  • Who's Who Among American High School Students

Associations

  • ACES: The Society for Editing
  • USAV (USA Volleyball)
  • USTA (United States Tennis Association)
  • Toastmasters
  • DHS Foster Parenting
  • Oregon City Education Association
  • Higley Education Association
  • Whitewater Parent Advisory Council