Freelance Writers and Editors: K-12 Assesment

Quarasan is currently seeking a freelance assessment expert with hands-on experience in creating and editing test items for use with students across grades K through 12. Applicants must have experience in writing and/or editing test items, knowledge of test development best practices; demonstrated success-developing materials for a major educational assessment development company and experience managing teams of writers and editors. Applicants must demonstrate a working knowledge of current educational pedagogy in
Reading/English Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in Reading/English Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies 
• Previous experience with an educational assessment publishing preferred 
• Must demonstrate a working knowledge of test development best practices with hands on item development experience 
•  Skilled in use of technology, including Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Web-based document repositories/servers.
•  Experience with InCopy is desirable Demonstrates superior writing and grammar skills, thinks creatively, and adheres to guidelines, specs, and deadlines 

For more information and to apply visit the job posting.

 

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Need Extra Money? Get Paid to Pin

This is not what I would consider a work-at-home job but I know many of you might be interested in making a little extra money. Pinbooster is a company that is going to be working with advertisers and Pinterest users. If you are interest in possibly pinning for a price you can request an invite, they are in Beta right now. Once you are signed up you will set your price per pin and add tags describing the types of things you like to pin so that you won't get offers for things that would not be a good match for you. You will then get offers from advertisers which you can then accept or decline. To request an invite visit their website.

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Freelance Writing Job: DIY and Garden Experts

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Demand Studios is currently hiring more freelance writers, this time they are in need of Do-It-Yourself and Garden experts. This is a company I have written for in the past and they are great to work with and always paid me on time. These articles would be published on their Ehow website. Here is a brief description from their website; "Current assignments cover a variety of topics in the home and garden space, which will allow you to combine your knowledge with your unique experiences to write informative and instructional articles. Every article will help eHow's audience with their projects and satisfy their curiosity. Garden topics cover a variety of areas, including gardening basics, plant care, landscaping, indoor plants, gardening tools and equipment and garden projects and crafts. Home topics cover an array of DIY projects, such as home design and décor, construction, restoration, renovation, home organization, home and holiday crafts and projects." To apply visit their website.

 

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Work at Home: Lord & Taylor Customer Service

Lord and Taylor is currently hiring for work at home customer service reps that live near enough to the Wilkes_Barre PA area to attend training there. The job consists of handling customer service phone calls, live chats and email. You will attend a 2 to 4 week long training class (at our Lord & Taylor facility in Wilkes-Barre Twp.) which includes time allotted for on-the-job practice. For 1 additional week you will be guided by a group of high performers to ensure you have a successful transition after you have graduated from training. For more information and to apply for the job visit the job posting.
 

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