About Me
I’m Jahleen, of Maplewood Editorial Services.
I’ve loved the written word ever since I learned to read as a toddler. As a child, when I wasn’t exploring the woods around our rural Ontario home, I could be found with my head in a book or a pen in my hand.
I spent many years working in varied and interesting endeavours, from making and selling pottery, to preparing non-profit financial reports, to painting houses, to coordinating clinical intakes and addiction services. I’ve also spent several years volunteering in community service and construction projects and caregiving for elderly family members. Working in such diverse settings and with people of various backgrounds has taught me the value of communicating clearly.
Ultimately, my love of writing and my passion for clear communication led to my pursuing a career as an editor. I’ve been editing professionally for eight years, and I am a graduate of Simon Fraser University’s Editing Certificate program. I am also a member of Editors Canada, Plain Language Association International (PLAIN), and the Society for Editors and Proofreaders (SfEP). I’ve worked on a diverse range of editing projects, including medical-legal assessment reports, educational healthcare materials, and historical fiction. You can see a list of my qualifications here.
I live with my husband and cat in our century home in Toronto’s Davenport village. When I’m not working or volunteering I can be found battling the weeds for control of my garden or trying out a new whole-food recipe. I’m also a hobbyist singer, a (bad) watercolour artist, and a ski and camping enthusiast.
Please contact me to find out how I can help you with your writing project.
I’ve loved the written word ever since I learned to read as a toddler. As a child, when I wasn’t exploring the woods around our rural Ontario home, I could be found with my head in a book or a pen in my hand.
I spent many years working in varied and interesting endeavours, from making and selling pottery, to preparing non-profit financial reports, to painting houses, to coordinating clinical intakes and addiction services. I’ve also spent several years volunteering in community service and construction projects and caregiving for elderly family members. Working in such diverse settings and with people of various backgrounds has taught me the value of communicating clearly.
Ultimately, my love of writing and my passion for clear communication led to my pursuing a career as an editor. I’ve been editing professionally for eight years, and I am a graduate of Simon Fraser University’s Editing Certificate program. I am also a member of Editors Canada, Plain Language Association International (PLAIN), and the Society for Editors and Proofreaders (SfEP). I’ve worked on a diverse range of editing projects, including medical-legal assessment reports, educational healthcare materials, and historical fiction. You can see a list of my qualifications here.
I live with my husband and cat in our century home in Toronto’s Davenport village. When I’m not working or volunteering I can be found battling the weeds for control of my garden or trying out a new whole-food recipe. I’m also a hobbyist singer, a (bad) watercolour artist, and a ski and camping enthusiast.
Please contact me to find out how I can help you with your writing project.