Essay Editor for High School Students

About the position

IvyMax is looking for motivated writing experts to join their team as High School Essay Editors. This part-time role involves improving essays and theses while providing mentorship and guidance to high school students on editing and reviewing academic essays. The position offers flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely from home, making it ideal for individuals with strong writing and editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Edit and polish essays, theses, and other academic papers to ensure clarity, coherence, and proper grammar and punctuation.
• Provide constructive feedback to high school students, helping them improve their writing skills and develop their ideas effectively.
• Mentor students in the writing process, guiding them through brainstorming, outlining, drafting, and revising their essays.
• Proofread and edit college application essays, master's and PhD theses, and other Statement of Purposes.
• Collaborate with the team to maintain high standards of editing and ensure timely delivery of edited essays.
• Familiarize yourself with different subject areas and demonstrate a curiosity for learning across various fields of study.
• Utilize Microsoft Word and other software tools, such as WeChat (Mobile and Desktop), proficiently.

Requirements

• Excellent English proficiency.
• Bachelor's degree from a Top English-language University in the US.
• Master's and PhD candidates are preferred.
• Previous experience as an academic essay editor.
• Availability to work at least 10-15 hours per week.
• Strong research skills and an interest in different subject areas.
• Flexibility, reliability, and accessibility.
• Willingness to proofread entire college applications, master's and PhD theses, and other Statement of Purposes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and other software tools, including WeChat (Mobile and Desktop).

Nice-to-haves

• Evidence of penmanship and creative writing abilities could be preferred.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule