“Not to embarrass you but your test writing is being held in very high esteem - you are our other test writers’ model to follow - the team have noted that you have made some excellent judgments to amends and rewrites and have included YLE task where appropriate. Well done Niki - it really lightens the load when an author reads and responds well to a brief and asks all the right questions. Thank you!”

Joanne Hunter - Product Manager, Pearson

“Things are going just great - just to let you know - it’s lovely when writer and editor are on a similar wavelength. I’m enjoying reading your stuff!”

Judy Copage - Editor CELT-P

“As an editor, what you are looking for in an author is flair, plenty of good ideas, responsiveness to feedback and ability to stick to deadlines. With Niki, I found that she had all of these traits.”

Andrew Hornsby-Smith - Editor

“Niki has been working with Activate Learning on a freelance basis since 2019. In that time Niki has been a key contributor to the work we have done with a private International Primary school in India. Niki has delivered projects in curriculum development, teacher training and development, and classroom teaching. Niki has supported Activate Learning International in the wider consultation to this school providing expertise and advice that the school leadership has taken on as part of their overarching strategy development. Niki is very easy to work with, she consistently demonstrates an awareness of the key issues facing international educators and is solutions focussed.”

Niko Philips - Group Director, Activate Learning

“I’ve been working with Niki throughout 2021 on the development of teacher-facing resources for an exciting new curriculum venture, and have nothing but praise for her affability, creative ideas, professionalism and reliability in meeting tight deadlines. The Oxford International Curriculum, which places children’s wellbeing and the development of lifelong skills at the forefront of classroom teaching, was still in its nascent stages at the beginning of the year, so it was essential to recruit an author with a strong grasp of ESL pedagogy. Niki’s expertise as a consultant, and extensive experience as a classroom teacher, meant that she was well equipped to produce lesson plans that were not only deliverable for teachers in international schools, but also captured the curriculum’s ethos: the joy of learning. For example, she demonstrated in her lesson plans how learning should be child-centred, building on primary school children’s natural curiosity and creativity to problem-solve and explore new language and topics. Collaborating with Niki on this project has been smooth sailing all the way – I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her services if you’re looking for somebody who gets the job done to a high standard. I hope to work with her again in the near future.”

Emma Clarke - Development Editor, OUP, UK

“It was a real pleasure working with Niki on two levels of the Trailblazer Literacy Anthology. Her subject matter expertise, combined with her engaging writing style, made her a great partner for this project. Throughout the development process, she delivered creative and pedagogically-sound content and responded well to feedback. She worked collaboratively with the in-house and freelance editors and was always responsive and professional.”

Delia Kidd, Managing Development Editor, National Geographic Learning

“Three months have passed so quickly. At the beginning of the project, I was worried I might not be able to complete it on time. Thanks to your wonderful work we made it - yes, even with a cyclone! How amazing is that? I had a great time working with you!”

Yina Wu, Editor, FLTRP

“Working with Niki Joseph on the Teacher’s Guide of our lower secondary course ENGLISH Step by Step for Austria was a true pleasure. The teacher’s guide she developed was comprehensive, practical, and tailored specifically to the needs of Austrian classrooms. It included clear teacher’s notes and a wide range of engaging classroom activities that supported both teaching and learning. Her inclusion of differentiation strategies and ready-to-use worksheets made the guide an invaluable resource for teachers working with diverse classrooms. Her contribution greatly enhanced the quality and usability of the course.

It was always easy and enjoyable to communicate with Niki – she was highly reliable, consistently met deadlines, and brought a professional, down-to-earth attitude to every stage of the project.”

Verena Rainer, Editorial Team Austria, Helbling Languages