I am a professional proofreader, copywriter, and editor. For over 25 years, I've worked with a wide variety of clients to ensure that their writing is accurate, engaging, and relevant.
I've taught English and English grammar since 1994, focusing on:
Academic Writing
Referencing and Citations
Cambridge Advanced English Proficiency Courses
Career Development (CVs, resumes, job applications, interview skills)
In addition, I was recognized as a ‘Teacher of the Year ’ by the Estonian Ministry of Education.
Specialties:
Academic papers and research, company reports, resumes, CVs, cover letters, web site copywriting and proofreading, fiction, poetry (and editing of translations to English), video subtitles, and many other types of writing.
I'm a member of The Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP). The CIEP is a non-profit body promoting excellence in English language editing.
Education and Training:
MSc. in Educational Leadership (with Distinction):
University of Leicester, England
Advanced Certificate in Applied Linguistics and TESOL:
University of Leicester, England
BSc. in English/American Literature:
University of Wisconsin, USA
Google Certified Educator Level I
I've been an English teacher and online learning course developer/ administrator for over two decades, in addition to my work with texts. My qualifications in these areas are comprehensive, and the skills gained from both teaching and working online help me to be a very good editor. In short, I work well online and am competent with a lot of software. Teaching English grammar to non-native students, since 1994, has strengthened my foundation in English.
'Denise Wirth was SSE Riga's in-house proofreader for several years. We appreciated her accuracy, her quick turnaround time, and her skills in working with a variety of media and software programs.'
- Dr. Anders Paalzow, Rector of the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga, Latvia
'I have partnered with Denise Wirth for Russian to English and Latvian to English translations. Her attention to detail and precision are unmatched, and I trust her completely. She is reliable, speedy, and always professional.'
-Svetlana Kuzmina-Zuravlova, M. Phil., Foreign Language Teacher at the National Armed Forces Language School, Latvia
"Denise Wirth has helped with both my Bachelor's and Master's theses. I appreciate her attention to detail, her accuracy, and her knowledge regarding academic writing. It is easy to communicate with Denise and she enriches the text, without losing the author's ideas and style. She is a professional regarding academic writing and I am thankful to her for helping me express my thoughts in a clear and academic way.'
-Kristīne Upīte, Teacher at the Ādaži Free Waldorf School, Latvia
"Denise's professional consultations and editing were an important factor in my success when working with A-list speakers and teachers from across the world. Her humor, flexibility, and fast working pace are much appreciated."
-Anda Klavina, positive psychology coach at www.leaderswithguts.com