Freelance Editor (2001–present)

Editing academic articles, books, and journals. In addition, I review translations from Arabic to English, ensuring accuracy of meaning and smooth, flowing English.

Education

Professional development
University of Chicago, Graham School of General Studies: Certificate in Editing

MA, Middle Eastern Studies
University of Texas—Austin

BA, Islamic History
University of California—Santa Cruz
Graduated with Highest Honors

Languages

English: Native
Arabic: Advanced (five years of formal study in Modern Standard Arabic and five years immersion in Syrian Arabic)
Persian: Intermediate (two years of formal study)
French: Intermediate (two years of formal study)

Memberships

Editorial Freelancers Association
American Translators Association
Middle East Studies Association
American Society for Indexing