Cyril M.
Award Winning English | Writer | Editor & Educator (TEFL/CELTA)
If you're looking for an experienced and effective writer or editor, look no further! As a native English speaker, writer, and teacher with nearly a decade of experience, I guarantee work that is perfectly polished, professional, personal and engaging. I am particularly experienced in: 🎓 Education: I've not only taught but led several educational firms, giving me immense experience with personal statements / university essays, admissions consulting and material production. I've also ghostwritten several papers and books on education. ✈️ Travel Writing: I've ghostwritten multiple books on travel and immigration related issues (not to mention being a frequent traveller who's dealt with a lot of visa problems myself!) 🎭 Arts and Culture: Originally trained in theatre, I've presented several papers on performing arts and continue to write and research in the field. Key Experiences: 📰 Editor-In-Chief of Harbour Times: English newspaper targeting the anglophone business and expat community in Hong Kong 🏫 English Teacher and Manager of several boutique education firms targeting international school students 🎓 Experienced academic with research presented at the University of Hong Kong and University of East Anglia 🌠 Researcher and writer for CORQ, a London-based independent influencer intelligence system My working style is close and intimate. I ensure that you get frequent, consistent and detailed updates on your project so that you're never in the dark about progress. And as the client, you're always welcome to give me feedback - not only does it improve my craft, but it ensures that you get the exact product that you want! Finally, and this shouldn't really need to be said, I ensure ZERO AI ❌🤖 (unless requested by you of course...) Always happy to chat - just reach out if there's anything at all you need!
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $1.5k
$292 in the last 6 months
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 14% in Essay Writing
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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