Work-for-hire and IP work, focused on educational publishing
Beyond her books, Amy writes for assessment companies and educational publishers on a freelance basis, both fiction and non-fiction, and is interested in other work-for-hire and IP writing opportunities. Comfortable writing to assigned topics or pitching her own, she communicates professionally and meets or exceeds deadlines, to include quick turn-around times. Please contact Amy if your company is in need of passage writers, leveled chapter books, test passages, or other educational-related writing. She is especially interested in fiction projects.
Education
Texas Woman’s University, Masters of Library Science, 4.0 GPA, May 2014
University of Texas at Austin, Bachelor of Science
Applied Learning and Development, 1996, Highest Honors- 3.95 GPA, May 1996
Specializations in English and Reading
Certifications
School Library Certification in state of Texas, May 2014
Texas Teacher Certified in Elementary 1-8: Self-Contained 1-8, English 1-8, and Reading 1-8th
Consumer Health Information Specialization Program, Medical Library Association, completed 2021
Professional Experience
Writing Related
Published author: March 2015 to current:
The Worst Villain Ever (Snowy Wings Publishing, Oct 2022), Rome Reframed (Jolly Fish Press, Feb 2021), Paris on Repeat (Jolly Fish Press, July 2020), Shortcuts (2nd ed) and Detours (Snowy Wings Publishing 2021) (SHORTCUTS, 1st ed-CBAY Books, 2019), The World of Aluvia series (2nd ed: Snowy Wings Publishing 2019, 1st edition, Curiosity Quills Press): Fairy Keeper (2015) Mer-Charmer (2016), Dragon Redeemer (2017). Short story, "The Real Prize" included Snowy Wings Publishing's YA Anthology SING GODDESS! I also maintain my website and write online content for myself and others. Links to prior web content written for others can be found here on my website, below interview links.
Passage Writer for Multiple State Reading Assessments and Educational Resources, freelance: February 2002 to current:
Develop genre-specific and blue-print specific passages for grades 2 through 12, to include narratives, poetry, functionals and informationals. Grades 4th-8th are most commonly assigned. Sold over 450 passages to over 20 different state projects. Received passage writer training for multiple projects.
Education and Research Related
In addition to writing for educational assessments, other work includes:
Sample passages can be provided upon request.
Texas Woman’s University, Masters of Library Science, 4.0 GPA, May 2014
University of Texas at Austin, Bachelor of Science
Applied Learning and Development, 1996, Highest Honors- 3.95 GPA, May 1996
Specializations in English and Reading
Certifications
School Library Certification in state of Texas, May 2014
Texas Teacher Certified in Elementary 1-8: Self-Contained 1-8, English 1-8, and Reading 1-8th
Consumer Health Information Specialization Program, Medical Library Association, completed 2021
Professional Experience
Writing Related
Published author: March 2015 to current:
The Worst Villain Ever (Snowy Wings Publishing, Oct 2022), Rome Reframed (Jolly Fish Press, Feb 2021), Paris on Repeat (Jolly Fish Press, July 2020), Shortcuts (2nd ed) and Detours (Snowy Wings Publishing 2021) (SHORTCUTS, 1st ed-CBAY Books, 2019), The World of Aluvia series (2nd ed: Snowy Wings Publishing 2019, 1st edition, Curiosity Quills Press): Fairy Keeper (2015) Mer-Charmer (2016), Dragon Redeemer (2017). Short story, "The Real Prize" included Snowy Wings Publishing's YA Anthology SING GODDESS! I also maintain my website and write online content for myself and others. Links to prior web content written for others can be found here on my website, below interview links.
Passage Writer for Multiple State Reading Assessments and Educational Resources, freelance: February 2002 to current:
Develop genre-specific and blue-print specific passages for grades 2 through 12, to include narratives, poetry, functionals and informationals. Grades 4th-8th are most commonly assigned. Sold over 450 passages to over 20 different state projects. Received passage writer training for multiple projects.
Education and Research Related
In addition to writing for educational assessments, other work includes:
- community college research librarian
- elementary school librarian
- middle school teacher, English and reading
- academic tutor, primary through college
- elementary school teacher
Sample passages can be provided upon request.