Rachel Ross
Science Writing, Editing & Curriculum Development
Science Writing, Editing & Curriculum Development
I’m a science writer, editor, curriculum developer, and author with more than a decade of experience making complex science clear and accessible for students, educators, and general audiences. My work includes science articles, books, print and digital curriculum, assessments, video scripts, and science content review across astronomy, Earth science, physics, and general science and technology.
My background also includes astronomy research, observatory operations, science outreach, and working with educators and the public.
Science Writing & Editing
Science and technology articles, reference content, books, scripts, and other materials for educational and general audiences. Research, fact-checking, science content review, and editing for accuracy, clarity, and audience appropriateness.
K–12 Curriculum & Assessment Development
Print and digital lessons, activities, assessments, student materials, teacher materials, and instructional resources. Experience includes NGSS-aligned curriculum and three-dimensional assessment development.
Instructional & Digital Content Development
Digital learning materials, course content, instructional writing, video scripts, storyboards, figure descriptions, captions, and visual guidance.
Editorial & Project Coordination
Content development and editorial workflows, review cycles, quality control, client communication, and coordination of writers, editors, subject matter experts, artists, and designers.
Science Areas
Astronomy, Earth and space science, physics, physical science, and general science and technology.
Science & Technology Writing
Books
Educational & Instructional Content
Much of my curriculum and instructional-development work has been created for clients and is not publicly shareable. Additional information about my experience is available upon request.
I started tutoring science and math when I was in high school and became heavily involved in science outreach during college. My background also includes astronomy research, teaching introductory astronomy labs, and eight years at Las Cumbres Observatory Global Telescope Network, where I worked in research, outreach, and robotic telescope operations.
In 2014, I moved into science writing and educational publishing. Since then, I have worked on science articles, books, K–12 curriculum, assessments, digital learning materials, video scripts, and other science content for educational and general audiences.
I have a Master of Astronomy from James Cook University and a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Davis.
Rachel Ross LLC, 2026