I’m a writer, curriculum designer, and neurodiversity education specialist with over two decades of experience translating complex ideas into human-centred, emotionally engaging narratives. Most of my work lives at the intersection of education, story structure, and cognitive clarity — and increasingly, in helping people and organisations articulate the journey that brought them to where they are. Although my background is rooted in gifted and twice-exceptional education, I’ve spent years writing and editing across a wide range of formats: curriculum, documentary-style features, profiles, ghostwritten columns, and long-form editorial. I’m used to working independently on projects with big scope — often involving deep research, interviews, and tight collaboration with founders or subject-matter experts to shape the narrative arc. I’m especially drawn to this project because it calls for more than just documentation. It needs storytelling. That means finding the emotional thread in the company’s journey, and building a structure that’s clear, honest, and powerful — with the kind of tone and pacing that keeps readers engaged all the way through. I’m comfortable working with that level of responsibility and care. I’d be happy to share samples of my long-form work and talk more about how I could contribute to the manuscript. Thank you for the opportunity — it’s exactly the kind of project I love doing well.

Nicola Killops

I’m a writer, curriculum designer, and neurodiversity education specialist with over two decades of experience translating complex ideas into human-centred, emotionally engaging narratives. Most of my work lives at the intersection of education, story structure, and cognitive clarity — and increasingly, in helping people and organisations articulate the journey that brought them to where they are. Although my background is rooted in gifted and twice-exceptional education, I’ve spent years writing and editing across a wide range of formats: curriculum, documentary-style features, profiles, ghostwritten columns, and long-form editorial. I’m used to working independently on projects with big scope — often involving deep research, interviews, and tight collaboration with founders or subject-matter experts to shape the narrative arc. I’m especially drawn to this project because it calls for more than just documentation. It needs storytelling. That means finding the emotional thread in the company’s journey, and building a structure that’s clear, honest, and powerful — with the kind of tone and pacing that keeps readers engaged all the way through. I’m comfortable working with that level of responsibility and care. I’d be happy to share samples of my long-form work and talk more about how I could contribute to the manuscript. Thank you for the opportunity — it’s exactly the kind of project I love doing well.

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I’m a writer, curriculum designer, and neurodiversity education specialist with over two decades of experience translating complex ideas into human-centred, emotionally engaging narratives. Most of my work lives at the intersection of education, story structure, and cognitive clarity — and increasingly, in helping people and organisations articulate the journey that brought them to where they are.

Although my background is rooted in gifted and twice-exceptional education, I’ve spent years writing and editing across a wide range of formats: curriculum, documentary-style features, profiles, ghostwritten columns, and long-form editorial. I’m used to working independently on projects with big scope — often involving deep research, interviews, and tight collaboration with founders or subject-matter experts to shape the narrative arc.

I’m especially drawn to this project because it calls for more than just documentation. It needs storytelling. That means finding the emotional thread in the company’s journey, and building a structure that’s clear, honest, and powerful — with the kind of tone and pacing that keeps readers engaged all the way through. I’m comfortable working with that level of responsibility and care.

I’d be happy to share samples of my long-form work and talk more about how I could contribute to the manuscript. Thank you for the opportunity — it’s exactly the kind of project I love doing well.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Independent Education Consultant
January 1, 2007 - Present
Specialist in supporting twice-exceptional (2E) learners, curriculum adaptation, and individualized education plan (IEP) development. Interpret full psychological assessments to build tailored learning plans. Collaborate closely with parents, schools, and allied professionals.
Editor & Narrative Consultant
January 1, 2021 - Present
Structural and developmental editor for multi-format content including documentaries, game scripts, and long-form journalism. Known for emotional precision, clean narrative logic, and deep engagement with story purpose.
Gifted School Specialist Teacher
December 31, 2021 - July 27, 2025
Taught in a specialist school for gifted learners. Engaged fully with alternative pedagogy, designed differentiated materials, adapted assessments, and supported emotional regulation through story, sensory tools, and metacognitive dialogue.

Education

Bachelor of Primary Education at University of the Witwatersrand
December 31, 2002
Bachelor of Primary Education at University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), Johannesburg
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2002

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Industry Experience

Education, Other, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet, Professional Services