Malika Anderson
Berlin
Summary
Experienced editorial professional transitioning into publishing, bringing a strong foundation in content creation, editing, and communication. Adept at crafting clear, compelling narratives and ensuring consistency across all platforms. Proven ability to adapt complex concepts for diverse audiences while maintaining a high standard of quality. Collaborative and results-driven, with a focus on delivering impactful editorial work that meets both strategic objectives and audience needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School English Teacher
JOHN F. KENNEDY SCHOOL
Berlin
07.2023 - Current
- Developed, edited, and delivered literature-based content to 90 students across five sections and three different grade levels (7th, 9th, and 12th), improving student engagement by 25% and writing proficiency.
- Spearheaded a differentiated feedback system for 90 students, resulting in a 30% improvement in analytical and creative writing skills, boosting clarity, structure, and confidence.
- Applied copyediting and proofreading techniques to student writing and instructional materials, ensuring 100% consistency and error-free outputs.
- Coordinated literary excursions for 90 students that enhanced real-world connections, improving student understanding and critical thinking by 20%.
- Fostered collaboration through cross-departmental projects and diversity initiatives, strengthening the school's community engagement.
- Led writing workshops that increased student assessment scores by 15%, surpassing writing quality benchmarks.
- Maintained rigorous quality control standards for all educational content, contributing to curriculum development that improved student outcomes by 10%.
- Maintained internal content timelines and academic calendars, ensuring the on-time delivery of all instructional materials and assessments for over 90 students across three grade levels.
- Liaised regularly with students, parents, and faculty across departments to align on deadlines, curricular updates, and performance benchmarks, strengthening community and stakeholder communication.
Freelance English Language Teacher
DIE NEUE SCHULE and BERLITZ
Berlin
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Designed and tailored communication and writing materials for professionals, resulting in a 20% improvement in workplace communication and confidence across multiple industries.
- Delivered lessons to 50+ professionals, focusing on precision and vocabulary development, with 95% of clients providing positive feedback on lesson effectiveness and clarity.
- Edited client-facing communication documents and business texts for clarity, tone, and accuracy, mirroring professional editorial standards.
Trinity CertTESOL Trainee (TEFL in Italy at The New British Center)
THE INTERNATIONAL TEFL ACADEMY
Rome
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Gained hands-on experience in content adaptation and lesson delivery, achieving a 90% satisfaction rate from diverse learner groups.
- Received top evaluations for lesson clarity, engagement, and structured feedback, contributing to the successful completion of the program.
Middle Grade ELA Teacher/Upper Grade English Elective Teacher
NEST+M
New York
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Developed and delivered interdisciplinary content to 150 students across five classes each year, increasing student engagement and critical thinking in literature discussions by 20%.
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects (5 distinct classes per year) for over 450 students total across three academic years, consistently meeting academic publishing deadlines and maintaining instructional quality.
- Spearheaded writing workshops that boosted student writing quality, contributing to a 15% increase in assessment scores.
- Adapted curriculum for remote learning, ensuring 100% student progress and maintaining engagement during transitions.
- Coordinated project-based learning initiatives, enhancing collaborative problem-solving skills and independent thought among students.
- Led peer and faculty review sessions, improving teaching effectiveness by 10% and contributing to continuous school improvement.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching English
TEACHERS COLLEGE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
New York, NY, USA02.2019
Bachelor of Arts - English
EMORY UNIVERSITY
Atlanta, GA, USA05.2016
Skills
- Copyediting and proofreading
- Manuscript evaluation
- Style guide adherence
- Research and fact-checking
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Timeline management
- Quality assurance
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Feedback systems
- Content creation and refinement
- Audience adaptation
- Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
- Adobe Acrobat expertise
- SMARTBoard and Promethean use
- Content management systems
- Scheduling proficiency
- Storytelling techniques
- Literature analysis skills
- Content ideation and adaptation
- Visual arts creation
- Team collaboration skills
- Grammar proficiency
- Effective communication skills
- Public speaking abilities
- Instructional design expertise
- Critical thinking skills
- Content editing proficiency
- Time management strategies
- Project management
Certification
- Content Marketing Certification, HUBSPOT ACADEMY, Online Training Course, 02/01/25
- Trinity CertTESOL, 130-Hour Level 5 Qualification, TRINITY COLLEGE LONDON/TEFL IN ITALY, Rome, Italy, 07/01/22
- New York State Teacher Certification, English Language Arts 7-12, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, New York, NY, USA, 07/01/19
Timeline
High School English Teacher
JOHN F. KENNEDY SCHOOL
07.2023 - Current
Freelance English Language Teacher
DIE NEUE SCHULE and BERLITZ
03.2023 - 07.2023
Trinity CertTESOL Trainee (TEFL in Italy at The New British Center)
THE INTERNATIONAL TEFL ACADEMY
07.2022 - 08.2022
Middle Grade ELA Teacher/Upper Grade English Elective Teacher
NEST+M
07.2019 - 07.2022
Master of Arts - Teaching English
TEACHERS COLLEGE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - English
EMORY UNIVERSITY
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