Item: Nicole Elliott
Rating: 5.0
Author: Vicky Dixon

Overview

Specialities: editing, project management, manuscript development, copy-editing, proofreading, book production, education, ELT, TEFL

I have several years’ experience working as an in-house editor on educational materials (at National Geographic Learning, Macmillan, Pearson, Continuum and John Wiley), alongside freelance editorial experience. Recent projects include market research and content development on a flagship general English course, editorial lead on Student's Books and project management of audio and video components.

I specialise in ELT materials development. I hold Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in the field of Linguistics, and I have worked as a CELTA-qualified EFL teacher and a Cambridge examiner.

I'll use my editorial experience, product management skills and linguistics background to collaborate with you on producing high-quality, high-integrity educational materials.

Services

Developmental Editing

Copy Editing

Editorial Assessment

Proofreading

Non-Fiction

Education & Reference ELT Sociology Writing & Publishing

Languages

English (UK)

Certifications

Linguistics BA
Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition MA
Avallain Author Training & Certification

Work experience

Freelance editor, content developer and project manager

Self-employed

Jun, 2021 — Present

Providing high-quality editorial services; projects have included:
• National Geographic Learning, Life 3e, Assessment Suite: editorial/digital project manager
• EF Education First, Student's Books and Teacher's Books: development editor
• Hatriqa, multiple components: project manager, development editor
• National Geographic Learning, Outcomes 3e, Student's Books: development editor, copy editor, proofreader
• Pearson, Wider World 2e, Teacher's Book: development editor
• National Geographic Learning, Voices, Student's Books: development editor, audio & video project manager and editorial lead

Development Editor

National Geographic Learning

Jun, 2019 — Present

• Leading the development of two Student's Book levels of a new flagship General English course
• Project managing audio and video content-development and production
• Undertaking market research for new and existing content

Development Editor

Macmillan Education

Aug, 2017 — May, 2019 (over 1 year)

• Developing a wide range of components such as course books, videos and supplementary digital materials on the Secondary ELT list
• Working with a team of both in-house and freelance collaborators to ensure content is engaging, appropriate and functional
• Researching topics for inclusion in materials
• Undertaking authoring, content- and copy-editing and proofreading

Freelance Editor

Self-employed

Oct, 2013 — Aug, 2014 (10 months)

• Development editing and copy-editing a major title on Pearson’s International Baccalaureate publishing programme: English B

ELT Teacher and Cambridge Speaking Examiner

Various

Aug, 2012 — Jul, 2017 (almost 5 years)

• Teaching A1–C1 level courses, including accredited university courses in Japan and the UK
• Conducting official Cambridge English speaking examinations at Key, Preliminary, First and Advanced levels

Project Editor / Development Editor

Pearson

Aug, 2011 — Aug, 2012 (about 1 year)

• Project managing the editorial production and delivery of textbooks and learning materials for Higher Education students in the Arab world
• Managing the development of textbooks and learning materials for Higher Education students in the Arab world

Production Editor

Continuum (now Bloomsbury)

Oct, 2009 — Jul, 2011 (over 1 year)

• Project managing the production of over 200 titles a year across several Continuum lists covering academic, professional and trade titles

Content Editor

John Wiley

Sep, 2008 — Sep, 2009 (about 1 year)

• Project managing the production of books on John Wiley’s Chemistry and Physics list