Brittany Bergman
About Brittany Bergman
Brittany Bergman is a Production Editor at Penguin Random House and an Author at Brittany L. Bergman, with extensive experience in editorial and educational roles.
Current Role at Penguin Random House
Brittany Bergman currently works as a Production Editor at Penguin Random House, headquartered in the New York City Metropolitan Area. In this role, she oversees the production process for manuscripts, which includes hiring and training freelance copy editors and proofreaders. She ensures that all manuscripts adhere to high editorial standards while maintaining the author's unique voice. Brittany also hosts ongoing training sessions for freelancers to ensure consistency and quality in their work.
Authorship in Greater Chicago Area
Apart from her role at Penguin Random House, Brittany Bergman is also an author working under her own name in the Greater Chicago Area. Her dual experience as both an editor and an author provides her with a unique perspective on manuscript development and production.
Experience at Tyndale House Publishers
Brittany worked at Tyndale House Publishers as a Copy Editor from 2014 to 2021 for a total of seven years. During this period, she was responsible for ensuring manuscripts met the organization's high standards for both style and substance. Her experience with the Chicago Manual of Style and AP style added significant value to her role.
Role at Teach For America
Before her tenure at Tyndale House Publishers, Brittany served as the Manager of Teacher Leader Development at Teach For America from 2012 to 2014. In this position, based in Chicago, Illinois, she was tasked with the development of new teachers, focusing on honing their leadership skills and improving educational outcomes.
Early Career Teaching Experience
Brittany began her career in education as a First and Second Grade Teacher at the East Chicago Lighthouse Charter School District. She worked there from 2009 to 2012, gaining valuable classroom management skills and early education techniques. This foundational experience in teaching also contributed to her adeptness in developmental editing.
Educational Background
Brittany studied Elementary Education and Teaching at Michigan State University, earning a Bachelor's degree over a four-year period from 2005 to 2009. This academic foundation has been instrumental in her career trajectory, providing the pedagogical expertise that she brings to her roles in both education and editorial fields.