Tom Gamblin
MA, PhD

• strategic thinking
• ‘big picture’ orientation
• advocacy of ideas
• relationship building
• creative problem-solver
• attention to quality
• educated eye for detail

• analytical thinking
• PhD mathematician
• consensus builder
• swift learner
• generalist frame of reference
• systems comprehension and design
• constructive, diplomatic reviewer

Currently:

freelance editor and writer

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specializing in mathematics, science, educational manuscripts

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offering editorial consultancy in mathematics

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content editor on Ontario 2006 Grade 12 Mathematics Curriculum

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proofread Pearson university-level texts on macroeconomics, statistics, and calculus

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authored and typeset solutions manual for Holt Grade 12 Geometry (U.S.)

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developmental editor on Nelson Mathematics 11 U and UC texts (Ontario)

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authoring and preparing book proposals on visual, real-world mathematics

1998–2004

editor with McGraw-Hill Ryerson, Canada

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authored revision of probability module (BC grade 12 market), successfully resolving theory problems in original edition

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worked on three Ontario grade 12 math titles, editing, reviewing math for accuracy, and resolving a significant theory error on one title

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produced conceptual design for senior Physics titles, matching instructional ingredients to visual clarity

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acted as emergency proofreader on grade 11 physics title, catching significant errors and enhancing content

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edited three units in successful Sciencepower series, including one which had to be pulled together from scrappy manuscript, but which was ultimately regarded as a successful part of the book

1996–98

editor with Cambridge University Press, UK

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principal editor on A-level and GCSE revision math texts, largely self-managing

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designed A-level math series, the brief being keep-it-simple for clarity and for production fast-tracking; also created solutions for good-quality math typesetting

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worked on design proofs on large-format early reading books, which involved accurate understanding of design and application of principles for line breaks in early reading materials

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edited human origins text, rewriting the entire manuscript for good English, as well as checking current state of research and drafting modifications for author’s approval

1987–1995

University of Cambridge, UK

1995

PhD in Combinatorics (networks, discrete geometry)

1990–95

tutoring for math undergraduates

1993

semester at Louisiana State University, including Teaching Assistant position

1993

MA in Pure Mathematics

1990

BA in Pure Mathematics (first class honours)

throughout

developed skills in logic, systems, and generalization to the highest level

1980–1987

St Albans School, UK

1987

A-levels in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, and Physics (all grade A)

1984-86

12 O-levels (all grade A)

2004

volunteered for local MP’s office during Canadian federal election

1990–94

film reviewing: in Varsity, Cambridge’s student newspaper; founded, edited, and managed Sprocket, a short-format review and listings magazine that emphasised high-quality writing

1987–date

varied stage experience as performer and director, including Shakespeare, Gilbert and Sullivan

1985–87

part-time teaching assistant at Heathlands School for the Deaf,
St Albans, UK

1976–date

choral singing, including Christ’s Chapel Choir in Cambridge,
Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, and a recent appearance with Eric Idle in the world première of his oratorio Not the Messiah

References

available on request