I'm Alison Geldart, a writer, editor and communicator based in Barcelona. I specialise in learning content design, English-language teaching and editorial services for clients across Europe and the UK. I bring curiosity, integrity and a collaborative approach to every project, with experience ranging from freelance learning content design to editorial work and volunteering on climate change writing initiatives and film community projects.

Alison Geldart

I'm Alison Geldart, a writer, editor and communicator based in Barcelona. I specialise in learning content design, English-language teaching and editorial services for clients across Europe and the UK. I bring curiosity, integrity and a collaborative approach to every project, with experience ranging from freelance learning content design to editorial work and volunteering on climate change writing initiatives and film community projects.

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I’m Alison Geldart, a writer, editor and communicator based in Barcelona. I specialise in learning content design, English-language teaching and editorial services for clients across Europe and the UK.

I bring curiosity, integrity and a collaborative approach to every project, with experience ranging from freelance learning content design to editorial work and volunteering on climate change writing initiatives and film community projects.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Catalan; Valencian
Beginner

Work Experience

Learning content designer at Self-employed, Barcelona-based
September 1, 2021 - November 10, 2025
Specializes in learning-content design and English-language teaching. Creates learning materials, writes and edits content for clients across Europe and the UK. Provides English-language consultancy and editorial services and designs courses and resources that improve learner outcomes.
Business English trainer at Various companies, Barcelona
June 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
Designed and delivered group and individual classes in person and online to help adults achieve their language learning goals.
Director | Writer, Editor, Proofreader at Alison Geldart Editorial Ltd, Sheffield, UK
May 1, 2016 - May 1, 2016
Checked publications and crafted original content to be clear, accurate and impactful, to brief and within style guidelines.
Events marketing officer at NHSU, Sheffield/London, UK
June 1, 2005 - June 1, 2005
Managed events marketing initiatives across multiple locations, coordinating campaigns and communications.
Research assistant: The Social and Economic Challenges of Nanotechnology at Institute of Work Psychology, The University of Sheffield, UK
September 1, 2003 - September 1, 2003
Supported research into the social and economic challenges of nanotechnology, contributing to literature reviews and data collection.

Education

BA(Hons) American Studies [First] at University of Sheffield, UK
October 1, 1997 - June 1, 2001
PG Dip Counselling and Psychotherapy [unfinished] at Leeds Beckett University, UK
October 1, 2014 - May 1, 2015
160-hour TEFL Certificate at TEFL Iberia, Barcelona
November 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016
Training & Facilitation Bootcamp at Indiálogo Institute, Barcelona
November 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016
Introduction to Web Accessibility at W3Cx
April 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021
LX Design: From Ideas to Impact at NovoEd
October 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022

Qualifications

LX Design: From Ideas to Impact
October 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Introduction to Web Accessibility
April 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021
Training & Facilitation Bootcamp
November 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016
160-hour TEFL Certificate
November 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016
PG Dip Counselling and Psychotherapy
October 1, 2014 - May 1, 2015
BA(Hons) American Studies [First]
October 1, 1997 - June 1, 2001

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization