Erika Shevchek
Freelance Writer
Experience
Dec 2024 - Present
1 year 1 monthFreelance Writer
SparkNotes (Barnes & Noble Inc.)
- Independently write, edit, and publish 50+ page study guides for major literary works, including detailed chapter summaries, character breakdowns, quote analyses, and thematic reviews tailored for diverse audiences
- Translate complex literary content into structured and accessible resources through deep research, synthesis, and editorial precision within editorial deadlines
Sep 2023 - Mar 2025
1 year 7 monthsAI / LLM Linguistic Specialist & Team Lead
Innodata Inc.
- Led quality assurance and data validation for 25 multilingual annotation projects, confirming data quality standards and providing feedback to clients to improve model’s reliability and performance
- Trained and managed 400 remote contractors across 8 time zones on linguistic training projects, aligning goals with evolving client and stakeholder requirements, clarifying guidelines, and delivering high-quality language data
Jul 2020 - Jun 2022
2 yearsNew Canaan, United States
English Language Teacher
St. Luke’s School
- Developed and taught 75+ interactive online lessons using learner-centered methods, pedagogical frameworks, and digital media tools to support writing skills and critical thinking
- Created multimedia storytelling curriculum for 100+ students, emphasizing digital literacy, narrative structure, and technological skills to craft and communicate compelling stories across various perspectives
Summary
Project Leadership & Collaboration Led large-scale language data projects for leading US tech companies, managing global remote teams and worked closely with clients to improve large-language model (LLM) performance through quality assurance
Linguistic & Editorial Expertise Experienced in diverse writing formats and effective communication to convey complex ideas, support learning, and deliver high-quality output in AI training, education, and editorial contexts
Skills
- Project Management
- Digital & Technical Writing
- Research & Analysis
- Cross-cultural Collaboration
- Cms & Digital Publishing (Wordpress, Artsy)
- Excel & Google Analytics
- Seo / Metadata Optimization
- Data Annotation For Llm & Rlhf
Languages
English
NativeSpanish
IntermediateGerman
ElementaryEducation
Trinity College Dublin
M.Phil, Specialization: Writing Process, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Content · Applied Linguistics · Dublin, Ireland
University of Michigan
B.A., Specialization: Nonfiction Writing · English Literature and Language · United States
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