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Do you have an eagle eye for catching typos, grammatical errors, and inconsistencies in text? Are you a stickler for details and passionate about maintaining high-quality standards in written content? Are you known as the grammar police among friends? Our Academic Product Creation team needs you! We are looking for a detail-oriented Proofreader contractor to ensure accuracy in various materials. Your passion for proper grammar and sharp eye for errors will be invaluable as you navigate online platforms in development, testing the user experience, and reporting any issues.

This is a 1099 contractor engagement that is projected to involve 1-5 hours of contribution per week with more hours based on availability. As a Proofreader contractor, you will ensure the accuracy and consistency of educational materials across various online platforms.

As a Proofreader contractor you will:

• Proofread and compare question items, lesson chapters, and other online content
• Test the user experience of online platforms in development, including self-guided lessons and practice tests
• Report issues accurately and according to guidelines using a ticketing system
• Ensure consistency of style in all produced content
• Revise work as needed to meet assignment requirements
• Collaborate with the Managing Editor on deadlines, feedback, and work progress updates

About Us

Nearly 90% of low-income students graduate high school without a college-ready ACT or SAT score. MasteryPrep’s mission is to level the playing field in education by offering the most effective test preparation available – made accessible to all students.

Through 10 successful years of partnering with school districts and institutions on college readiness services and resources, MasteryPrep has surpassed one million students served since the company’s founding in 2012.

MasteryPrep increased its student outreach by 70 percent in 2021 and is ranked among the Inc. 5000 “Fastest Growing Companies,” featured by “Entrepreneur 360,” and selected among the “Growth Leaders” by Louisiana Economic Development.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills with a strong command of English grammar and ability to accurately describe errors and changes
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and consistently produce quality work with a prompt turnaround time of 1-2 calendar days
• Proficient in essential tools, including Zoom, Slack, Microsoft Office Suite, Dropbox, Adobe Acrobat, and screen-capture/ recording software
• Reliable internet connection
• Test-prep experience, high standardized test scores, and an education background preferred
• Experience in quality assurance, user testing, or other quality control positions are preferred
• Math content expertise is a plus
• Deep belief in the potential of all students and a passion for MasteryPrep’s mission
• Respect for individuals' diverse experiences and the ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds

Compensation

This is a 1099 contract position. All contractors will be paid by assignment and only upon completion. Assignments are compensated at a rate of $25/hour by assignment completion.

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