Erika S.

Freelance Writer

Munich, Germany

Experience

Dec 2024 - Present
1 year

Freelance 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 months

AI / 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 years
New 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

Languages

English
Native
Spanish
Intermediate
German
Elementary

Education

Trinity College Dublin

Master of Philosophy, Specialization: Writing Process, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Content · Applied linguistics · Dublin, Ireland

University of Michigan

Bachelor of Arts, Specialization: Nonfiction Writing · English literature and language · Ann Arbor, United States

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