Nicole Fallon Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Canada Area

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Program Specialist in Social Studies and Humanities

Copyedited, proofread, and indexed for the author "The Quest for the Christ Child in the Later Middle Ages" (The Middle Ages Series) by Dr. Mary Dzon, University of Pennsylvania Press, March 2017.http://www.upenn.edu/pennpress/book/15630.html Copyedited and proofread for the author: Mary Dzon, "Saintly and Other Children in the Golden Legend of Jacobus de Voragine." In Childhood in History, edited by Aasgaard and Horn, forthcoming.

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Part-time Faculty for the School of Interdisciplinary Studies

Toronto, Canada Area

Working in conjunction with ONCAT's membership -- Ontario's 45 publicly supported colleges and universities -- I am responsible for the management of two portfolios: Learning Outcomes initiatives and Transfer Committees.Accomplishments:I am currently working on a special ONCAT-funded project with Learning Outcomes experts from postsecondary faculty and administration to create the Learning Outcomes for Transfer Publication, with an expected completion date of… Show more Working in conjunction with ONCAT's membership -- Ontario's 45 publicly supported colleges and universities -- I am responsible for the management of two portfolios: Learning Outcomes initiatives and Transfer Committees.Accomplishments:I am currently working on a special ONCAT-funded project with Learning Outcomes experts from postsecondary faculty and administration to create the Learning Outcomes for Transfer Publication, with an expected completion date of 2018.Beginning in 2016, I established the first Ontario Transfer Committees, which bring department heads together from the college and university sectors in high-demand disciplines in order to regularly discuss mobility challenges in the field and promote student credit transfer options.I co-organized and ran the inaugural ONCAT Learning Outcomes Colloquium in fall 2015.I conducted the Degree-To-Degree Transfer Project, which brought together faculty across Ontario in four key university subject areas to evaluate the current state of student transfer and improve opportunities for students by the creation of hundreds of new course equivalencies (2015 final report available at www.oncat.ca).In 2014, I established a Learning Outcomes Steering Committee and a Degree-to-Degree Transfer Committee of postsecondary sector experts to work closely with ONCAT on credit transfer initiatives. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

In Oxford University Press Canada's English Language Teaching Division I worked with authors to develop their ESL/English Language Teaching educational texts from first draft to print ready stage, which involved structural editing, copyediting, proofreading, photo research, and indexing. I also developed and maintained online student and teacher resources and created innovative educational exercises for students.

Toronto, Canada Area

In McGraw-Hill Ryerson's high school Science Division, I co-developed the first MHR interactive, multi-touch book in Grade 12 Advanced Biology for the iPad from existing print resources, a task which involved a considerable reworking of the original text to maximize the potential of the new digital format. In addition I conceptualized and developed storyboards for digital assets on MHR's Connect site, wrote features and support materials for student texts (including Gr. 11 Environmental Science… Show more In McGraw-Hill Ryerson's high school Science Division, I co-developed the first MHR interactive, multi-touch book in Grade 12 Advanced Biology for the iPad from existing print resources, a task which involved a considerable reworking of the original text to maximize the potential of the new digital format. In addition I conceptualized and developed storyboards for digital assets on MHR's Connect site, wrote features and support materials for student texts (including Gr. 11 Environmental Science and Gr. 12 Biology), and created and edited digital Student and Teacher Resources, such as supplemental exercises, solutions manuals, and answer keys. I also periodically produced curriculum correlations, which involved an extensive comparison of subject-specific learning outcomes across provinces in order to ascertain additional markets for existing textbook resources. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Employing my past work experience at the Kumon corporate office and company-owned learning centres, I assisted a new Kumon Instructor in getting up to speed after she had to take over the position unexpectedly. During this time I planned math student progress, advised the instructor/owner on math instructional techniques, centre management, and student planning, and assisted at classes during the transitional period.

Toronto, Canada Area

During a three-month, full-time internship I worked in the high school Science Division in the following capacities:- Created, copyedited, and ensured quality-control of digital Student and Teacher Resources- Proofread and marked up proofed pages for solutions manuals and answer keys- Designed and edited BLMs (black line masters) and curriculum correlation materials- Created original line art for elementary math program- Compiled art bank databases

Toronto, Canada Area

During a three-month, full-time internship I worked in the English Language Teaching Division in the following capacities:- Assisted the Acquisitions Editor and the Developmental Editor- Conducted research on potential new ESL markets- Designed and evaluated surveys and review data for potential new titles- Researched institutional contacts using Sales Force- Evaluated competitors’ products- Designed book sell sheets- Copyedited and proofread manuscripts and… Show more During a three-month, full-time internship I worked in the English Language Teaching Division in the following capacities:- Assisted the Acquisitions Editor and the Developmental Editor- Conducted research on potential new ESL markets- Designed and evaluated surveys and review data for potential new titles- Researched institutional contacts using Sales Force- Evaluated competitors’ products- Designed book sell sheets- Copyedited and proofread manuscripts and formatted “pages”- Styled/type coded manuscripts- Conducted photo research and photo and literary permissions- Participated in weekly Editorial and Work in Progress (WIP) meetings and major industry events Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

The Latin Program at the Centre for Medieval Studies at the University of Toronto is world renowned for its Latin instruction and biannual Latin exams at the MA and PhD Level, which have been delivered and assessed at a consistently high level for over 30 years. Each year a suitable doctoral student is selected to sit on the Latin Committee and mark external examination papers. In this capacity I was engaged in the following activities:- Translating and marking University of Toronto’s… Show more The Latin Program at the Centre for Medieval Studies at the University of Toronto is world renowned for its Latin instruction and biannual Latin exams at the MA and PhD Level, which have been delivered and assessed at a consistently high level for over 30 years. Each year a suitable doctoral student is selected to sit on the Latin Committee and mark external examination papers. In this capacity I was engaged in the following activities:- Translating and marking University of Toronto’s graduate-level Latin exams (MA and PhD), consisting of original Medieval Latin texts- Participating in Latin committee meetings composed of faculty to set exam pass-level standards- Ranking exams based on accuracy of translation in order to determine pass/fail status Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

As a Teaching Assistant for St. Michael's College at University of Toronto, I led tutorials and weekly supplementary classes for various courses, including those on medieval culture and Christian theology. In this capacity I was responsible for marking mid-term exams, essays, and tests; providing students with assistance on essay writing and proper citation; and lecturing on original material as a guest instructor.

Toronto, Canada Area

As an ITER Fellow at the Centre for Renaissance and Reformation Studies at the University of Toronto, I was responsible for locating and providing bibliographic entries to the comprehensive ITER Database. I was also part of the first team in Toronto for the EEBO (Early English Books Online) Project, whose goal was to digitize and make publicly available scans of Early English printed books. As such, I assessed the quality and accuracy of digital transcriptions of early book scans and made… Show more As an ITER Fellow at the Centre for Renaissance and Reformation Studies at the University of Toronto, I was responsible for locating and providing bibliographic entries to the comprehensive ITER Database. I was also part of the first team in Toronto for the EEBO (Early English Books Online) Project, whose goal was to digitize and make publicly available scans of Early English printed books. As such, I assessed the quality and accuracy of digital transcriptions of early book scans and made necessary corrections to HTML mark-up in digital texts to accurately represent the features of the printed originals. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

The Dragon Academy, founded in 2000, is a small, progressive private school located in Toronto, Ontario. For the academic year 2008–2009, I taught two full-year courses: Grade 9 Latin and Grade 9 Mathematics. In this position I selected appropriate texts, designed and graded all tests and exams, wrote report cards, and communicated with parents regarding their children's progress. As Latin had never before been offered at the school, I was able to conceptualize and develop the Latin curriculum.… Show more The Dragon Academy, founded in 2000, is a small, progressive private school located in Toronto, Ontario. For the academic year 2008–2009, I taught two full-year courses: Grade 9 Latin and Grade 9 Mathematics. In this position I selected appropriate texts, designed and graded all tests and exams, wrote report cards, and communicated with parents regarding their children's progress. As Latin had never before been offered at the school, I was able to conceptualize and develop the Latin curriculum. I was also given the opportunity to create and test innovative teaching methods in the classroom with the assistance of educational researchers affiliated with the school, and worked with students with recognized learning challenges and ESL needs. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

In this capacity I provided one-on-one tutoring in Latin and French to students ranging in age from 13 years to university age.

Ontario, Canada

As an Area Development Manager at the corporate headquarters of Kumon Canada, I oversaw the development of 25 franchised learning centres, where I ensured quality control through regular centre inspections, edited all written materials circulated by franchisees (newsletters, flyers, advertisements), and assisted franchisees with the development of marketing and promotional strategies. I also conducted regular regional meetings and delivered professional on-going professional development… Show more As an Area Development Manager at the corporate headquarters of Kumon Canada, I oversaw the development of 25 franchised learning centres, where I ensured quality control through regular centre inspections, edited all written materials circulated by franchisees (newsletters, flyers, advertisements), and assisted franchisees with the development of marketing and promotional strategies. I also conducted regular regional meetings and delivered professional on-going professional development training to franchisees. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

As the Math Coordinator in the Instruction Department of Kumon Canada, I was a liaison for franchisees with any matters related to the Kumon Math Program. As such, I assisted instructors with questions related to the math curriculum, delivered intensive “Start-Up Training” to new franchisees, and conceived, edited, and delivered professional development training related to instruction to Kumon’s corporate staff. To further instructor proficiency in the highest levels of mathematics, I… Show more As the Math Coordinator in the Instruction Department of Kumon Canada, I was a liaison for franchisees with any matters related to the Kumon Math Program. As such, I assisted instructors with questions related to the math curriculum, delivered intensive “Start-Up Training” to new franchisees, and conceived, edited, and delivered professional development training related to instruction to Kumon’s corporate staff. To further instructor proficiency in the highest levels of mathematics, I ran study groups with franchisees to improve their advanced math skills and helped develop detailed solution manuals for Kumon’s math curriculum that were distributed throughout North America. In addition I coordinated a province-wide math contest, which involved marketing and administering the event and designing the contest exams. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

While working for Kumon Canada, I also acted as the primary Instructor for two of Kumon’s company-owned learning centres, including the “flag-ship” Leaside location in Toronto. There I conducted interviews with prospective parents, administered diagnostic testing to prospective students (primarily aged 3–17), and planned individual students’ progress through the Kumon curriculum by assessing their mastery of the material. In addition I created individualized plans for ESL students and those… Show more While working for Kumon Canada, I also acted as the primary Instructor for two of Kumon’s company-owned learning centres, including the “flag-ship” Leaside location in Toronto. There I conducted interviews with prospective parents, administered diagnostic testing to prospective students (primarily aged 3–17), and planned individual students’ progress through the Kumon curriculum by assessing their mastery of the material. In addition I created individualized plans for ESL students and those with learning challenges and both hired and managed centre staff. The most challenging and reward experience was when a coworker and I established a brand new learning centre in a diverse west-end neighbourhood of Toronto. We began with a handful of students and, after a year of developing the location, were able to hand it over to a franchisee with 60 students. Show less

Phd, Medieval Studies

Activities and Societies: TA for undergraduate courses in medieval history and culture; occasional guest lecturer; sat on Friends.

Ma, Medieval Studies

Publishing Certificate Program

Msc, Earth Science

Activities and Societies: Led students on geology research trips in the field, including survey mapping, sample collection, and mineral.

Bsc, Biology, Geology

Activities and Societies: Tutored Queen’s University undergraduate students in mathematics and sciences Awards Queen's Entrance.

Tesl Canada Certification

Intensive TESL Canada ESL teacher training program with practical component.

Japanese

Immersion classes primarily focused on speaking and conversation.