Andrew Reid

Email: ajreid2007@gmail.com
Phone: 02921 28 6741, Skype: andrew.reid.bp
Summary
I've been involved in ELT since 1996, when I began teaching in Kuala
Lumpur and then Tokyo. I have extensive experience developing
content for a range of high-profile ELT courses for major global
publishers.
In addition, I have a strong understanding of new digital
technologies and user-centered learning principles, and how to
apply this to ELT materials.
I have also written original content for workbooks and online
platforms.

Employment
2008 present: freelance ELT development and copy editor,
content creator
Content development and copy editing
Full developmental work, from initial research and specification, to
final handover for design. I have been the main content
development editor on a broad range of titles, including: face2face
Advanced, English Unlimited Starter and Advanced, Cambridge
English Empower Intermediate, Objective Advanced, Unlock
Intermediate, Cambridge Academic English.
Content and copy editorial work on new editions of Cutting Edge
and Total English, and content development work for secondarylevel English courses for Kaplan.
Digital editing and content creation
Developing ELT content for 'Velawoods', an innovative new
application for teaching language in an immersive, virtual
environment, featuring speech recognition and full learner control.
Development of beta- and alpha- content for a new interactive
learning environment (CUP)
Development editing of original digital learning materials to
accompany major international ELT titles (CUP, Pearson)
Editing and checking digital assets for online materials and
interactive e-book platforms at alpha, beta and release-candidate
stages
Author of original online workbooks and testing materials to
support general adult courses (CUP: Cambridge English Empower,
Cambridge Unlock; Pearson: Language Leader; Cengage: Outcomes)
Author of material for secondary workbooks (Sure!, More!, Helbling

Languages)
Author of secondary-level exam materials (Think CUP)
Author of primary Teachers Books (Magical World, Klett/National
Geographic)
IELTS Examiner
I am currently an examiner for the IELTS speaking and writing tests.

20052008:
Development Editor, Cambridge University
Press
Content development and copy editing for CUP's face2face series,
comprising print, online, electronic, and CUP's first Interactive
Whiteboard elements.
Liaising closely with authors, freelance editors and designers to
develop content, from initial specification sessions to final
production of the content.
Identifying, commissioning and briefing authors and peer
reviewers for new course components.
Planning and conducting research interviews and focus groups
across Europe in order to identify and report on new or existing
publications.
Attending conferences and giving presentations on new EFL
products.
19962005: ELT teacher, materials developer
With the British Council and International House and other private
language schools, in London, Hungary, Japan and Malaysia: a
teacher of English to a wide range of groups, including: in-company
classes; general adult classes; exam-preparation classes; young
learners.
Also involved in the creation of new teaching materials for
secondary-level learners with the British Council for the
teachingenglish.org.uk website.

Qualifications and skills

MA in Applied Linguistics (Distinction), Cardiff University, UK.
DELTA
CELTA
BA (Hons) in History
I have a good understanding of HTML, Photoshop and such CMS as
Drupal and Plone, as well as complete proficiency in Microsoft Office
tools and using Adobe products for electronic PDF mark-up.