JANUARY BAUTISTA

JANUARY BAUTISTA

Academic Editor | Editing Consultant

QUEZON CITY, PH.

About

Academic editor and consultant supporting local/international editing firms, publishers, institutional clients, academics, and students. Helps transform academic, technical, and interdisciplinary content into clear, high-impact documents. Adopts an integrated approach to reviewing documents. Efficiently manages remote editorial workflows to ensure smooth collaborations, strict adherence to style guides, and high-accuracy edits for diverse audiences.

Email: jub.projects@gmail.com
Mobile/Viber: +63927-618-2978
WeChat 微信: JanuaryUB
LinkedIn: januarybautista

Professional Experience

Chapterhouse Publishing, Inc.

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Editorial Consultant

Quezon City, National Capital Region, Philippines

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Summary

Provides developmental editing for educational publications, including textbooks, manuals, and academic reference materials.

Highlights

Collaborates with subject-matter experts, ensuring content accuracy and alignment with educational objectives.

Contributes to the production of high-quality educational resources, supporting academic integrity and student learning outcomes.

Scribendi Inc.

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Academic Copyeditor

Ontario, Canada

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Summary

Edits academic and professional documents across multiple disciplines for international clients

Highlights

Ensures strict adherence to client instructions, publisher standards, and designated style guides

Delivers high-quality edits within tight turnaround times in a remote production environment

Thesis and Dissertation Editor

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Grammarian for Graduate and Undergraduate Students

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Summary

Refines and standardizes PhD dissertations and MA theses, ensuring 100% compliance with university-specific formatting and style guides.

Highlights

Provides editorial commentaries to transform complex data and theoretical frameworks into clear, academic prose, leading to successful defense and publication for graduate researchers from UP, UPOU, UST, DLSU, UE, CEU, and PWU.

KGSupport Limited

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Senior Editor

Hong Kong

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Summary

Handles editorial work encompassing journal articles, theses, dissertations, book manuscripts, policy documents, and student application documents for a broad portfolio of clients across Asia.

Highlights

Provides substantive commentaries, ensuring smooth collaboration and continued development.

Social Science Diliman (Journal)

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Manuscript Editor, Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Research and Development, UP Diliman

Quezon City, National Capital Region, Philippines

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Summary

Spearheaded the editing of journal submissions for the flagship social science journal of UP Diliman.

Highlights

Edited peer-reviewed journal submissions, ensuring academic rigor and publication readiness.

Contributed to the timely publication of high-quality scholarly research, enhancing the journal's reputation and academic impact.

Compuscript Limited

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Academic Editor

Shannon, County Clare, Ireland

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Summary

Provided academic editing for scholarly articles across international journals, including the European Journal of Life Writing, Apeiron, and the International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, ensuring high standards of linguistic precision and academic integrity.

Highlights

Ensured precision, clarity, and adherence to specific journal guidelines, contributing to the successful publication of journal articles.

M2MEnglish.com, Inc.

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Senior English Teacher/Trainor

Pasig, National Capital Region, Philippines

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Summary

Developed and implemented comprehensive guide questions and evaluation materials for English language instruction, enhancing learning outcomes for diverse student proficiency levels.

Highlights

Delivered engaging instruction in grammar, syntax, vocabulary, literature, and conversational English to Korean students across junior, beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.

Tailored teaching methodologies to student needs, fostering rapid language acquisition and cultural understanding.

Mapua School of Information Technology

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Faculty Member, Department of Literature, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Makati, National Capital Region, Philippines

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Summary

Taught core Humanities and Social Sciences subjects and designed the inaugural course syllabus for the department's pioneering Philosophy of Man program, establishing curriculum standards.

Highlights

Created and implemented the first course syllabus for the department's Philosophy of Man program, setting academic benchmarks.

AMA Computer University

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Faculty Member/Subject Coordinator, Social Sciences Department, College of Arts and Sciences

Quezon City, National Capital Region, Philippines

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Summary

Coordinated curriculum development and served as Subject Coordinator, streamlining course syllabi and ensuring consistent academic delivery.

Highlights

Organized and facilitated university-wide symposia and lectures under the Trainings and Seminars Committee, enhancing academic discourse and professional development for students and faculty.

National University

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Faculty Member, Basic Education Department

Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines

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Summary

Instructed undergraduate courses in Humanities, Social Studies, Philosophy of Man, Ethics, and Logic, and developed supplementary curricula for key philosophy subjects.

Highlights

Organized and structured supplementary curricula for Philosophy of Man, Ethics, and Logic.

Project Highlights

Documentation Editor - Apolinario Mabini Awards

Barangay Sto. Cristo, Quezon City

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Summary

Edited and finalized critical nomination documentation for Barangay Sto. Cristo, Quezon City, directly contributing to a successful national award outcome: 2015 Best Local Government Unit for Legislation and Programs for PWDs (Barangay).

Service Package Development

KGSupport Ltd.

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Summary

Developed service packages and created process flows for interactive services offered to undergraduate Chinese students applying for admission to Western universities and colleges.

Special Projects Editor - Philippine Human Rights Commission

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Summary

Edited national policy and training documents related to the National Human Rights Action Plan and prepared official reports for high-level submissions: (1) Guidelines for the Formulation of the National Human Rights Action Plan (NHRAP), (2) National Human Rights Action Plan Consultation Guide, (3) National Human Rights Action Plan Handbook for use in grassroots-level dissemination, (4) Annual PHRC Accomplishment Report submitted to former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as part of the country’s compliance report to the United Nations for February 2005–2006.

Training Module Development

Completed for KGSupport Ltd.

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Summary

Developed editing and composing modules for editors handling college application document packages for Mainland Chinese students.

Proposal Editor - World Bank “Panibagong Paraan” Competition

Computer School-On-Wheels (C.O.W.) - Bagong Henerasyon Foundation, Quezon City

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Summary

Edited and strategically structured a grant proposal that successfully secured P1.2 million in funding from the Aus-AID PACAP (Philippines-Australia Community Assistance Program) awarded by the Australian Embassy, contributing to a winning entry selected from over 1,800 proposals nationwide.

Education

Philippine Women's University

Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines
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Master of Arts in Education (English Language)

Philippine Women's University

Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines
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Certificate in Teaching Program

University of the Philippines Diliman

Quezon City, National Capital Region, Philippines
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Master of Arts in Philosophy (Units Only)

University of the Philippines Diliman

Quezon City, National Capital Region, Philippines
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Bachelor of Arts Philosophy, Minor in Anthropology

Quezon City Science High School

Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
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Professional Membership

ACES: The Society for Editing

Asian Society of Teachers for Research

Philippine Association of Researchers and Statistical Software Users

Certificates

Certified Research Specialist Course, Visionary Training Center, Inc.

Proofreading and Editing Diploma Course - Centre of Excellence

https://www.centreofexcellence.com/ Piccadilly Plaza, Manchester, M1 4BT