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I'm a seasoned teacher, writer, and editor with over a decade of experience helping a wide range of students and businesses. I design and teach English language and literature courses for learners from elementary to professional, guide pre-publication editing for graduate work, and create marketing content for clients in finance, biotech, and logistics. I make complex ideas accessible and engaging through clear writing and thoughtful feedback.…I'm a seasoned teacher, writer, and editor with over a decade of experience helping a wide range of students and businesses. I design and teach English language and literature courses for learners from elementary to professional, guide pre-publication editing for graduate work, and create marketing content for clients in finance, biotech, and logistics. I make complex ideas accessible and engaging through clear writing and thoughtful feedback.

Fred Spears

Writer, Content Designer, Copywriter, +2

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I'm a seasoned teacher, writer, and editor with over a decade of experience helping a wide range of students and businesses. I design and teach English language and literature courses for learners from elementary to professional, guide pre-publication editing for graduate work, and create marketing content for clients in finance, biotech, and logistics. I make complex ideas accessible and engaging through clear writing and thoughtful feedback.…I'm a seasoned teacher, writer, and editor with over a decade of experience helping a wide range of students and businesses. I design and teach English language and literature courses for learners from elementary to professional, guide pre-publication editing for graduate work, and create marketing content for clients in finance, biotech, and logistics. I make complex ideas accessible and engaging through clear writing and thoughtful feedback.

Available to hire

I’m a seasoned teacher, writer, and editor with over a decade of experience helping a wide range of students and businesses. I design and teach English language and literature courses for learners from elementary to professional, guide pre-publication editing for graduate work, and create marketing content for clients in finance, biotech, and logistics. I make complex ideas accessible and engaging through clear writing and thoughtful feedback.

Skills

Copywriting

Web Design

Experience Level

Copywriting

Expert

Web Design

Intermediate

Work Experience

Associate Faculty at Royal Roads University

November 1, 2021 - Present

Instructor and Curriculum Designer for ASAW020 - Academic Writing and Critical Thinking; asynchronous online instruction with regular group and 1-on-1 Zoom sessions; Academic Structure and Grammar • APA Format • Research Design • Textual Analysis

Senior Content Strategist at inSegment Marketing

August 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Content design and implementation for clients in finance, logistics, and biotech; Head of content department and lead on client communication; Ad copy, site copy, and long-form content; Project management and training; Pitching and discovery; Research

Content Writer at BeMo Academic Consulting

January 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021

Writing and editing long-form educational content; Medical and graduate school admissions processes; MCAT and COMLEX test prep; Medical career planning; Personal essays; Law school essays; Interview prep

English Literature and Writing Tutor at Independent Tutor

March 1, 2018 - October 1, 2020

Instruction and editorial assistance at various academic levels; K-12 English language and reading instruction; Undergrad and graduate-level academic writing; Textual analysis and literary theory; Essay structure; Grammar and usage; APA and MLA formatting; Pre-publication editing

Senior Writer & Editor at Pixel Union Design

October 1, 2011 - June 1, 2016

Marketing content for web design and digital goods including Branding; B2C communications; Technical documentation; Social media; Short- and long-form web content; Industry research and strategy

Teaching and Research Assistant at University of Victoria

September 1, 2009 - June 1, 2011

Instructor for weekly tutorial sections and 1-on-1 tutoring for Introductory Literary Analysis and Writing for Economists; Research support in early modernist literature

Customer Service at Whole Foods Market

February 1, 2004 - May 1, 2009

Customer service, product research, inventory optimization, and sales