Emily Osvold

Emily Osvold

Curriculum Designer and Educator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Bilingual Project Manager for Curriculum Design I EdTech I 10+ years managing projects in education and curriculum design

  • Education

    • Western Governors University

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      Master of Arts - MA Elementary Education and Teaching

      Activities and Societies: Invited member of National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)

    • Saint Louis University - Madrid Campus

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      International Relations Political Science, Spanish

      Activities and Societies: Honor's Society

  • Experience

    • Forel International School

      Aug 2007 - Jul 2008
      Curriculum Designer and Educator

      Designed curriculum and instructed a class of 26 international students ages five and six.Taught dynamic and engaging ELA lessons, helping international students achieve a 90% reading level at or above their grade level by the end of the year.Developed engaging and differentiated curriculum for ELA, math, science, and social studies.

    • International Teaching Centre

      Oct 2013 - Jul 2018
      Executive Project Officer

      Managed a global education project, ensuring the seamless implementation of innovative learning initiatives across 25 countries spanning four continents.Carried out thorough risk assessments with 95% successful outcomes which safeguarded the integrity of educational initiatives and implemented effective mitigation strategies.Oversaw the development of a publication distributed to 180 countries which shared learning from a global educational program.

    • Baha'i International Community United Nations Office

      Aug 2018 - Dec 2020
      United Nations Project Manager

      Coordinated international strategic projects with UN and government officials to protect a persecuted minority group in the Middle East.Reduced the persecution of a minority by 90% by coordinating numerous international strategic projects with the highest ranking UN and government officials.Managed a cross-functional team of 15 staff located in 12 national offices around the world.

    • Northeast Regional Training Institute

      Dec 2020 - Jan 2021
      Curriculum Designer

      Managed the creation and implementation of SEL/ELA curriculum for 100+ children and youth focused on helping students improve as writers and readers, and become agents of change in their communities.Facilitated a 20% increase in reading outcomes by leading the design and implementation of literacy materials.Generated a 15% increase in student attendance by developing engaging and thoughtful materials aligned with diverse interests and needs for students in grades K-12.

    • Northeast Regional Training Institute

      Jan 2022 - Dec 2024
      Global Education Project Manager

      Managed a team tasked with coordinating the implementation of a global SEL and ELA educational program that engages 1,000+ children, youth, and adults across NYC.Led end-to-end project management of curriculum design and implementation initiatives, overseeing all phases from initiation to closure.Guaranteed the timely delivery of numerous project milestones with 95% success outcomes while coordinating a cross-functional team of 12+ staff.Delivered project objectives on schedule and within budget 100 percent of the time by developing and implementing effective mitigation strategies to address identified risks.Regularly designed and trainings of 50+ instructors and staff focused on pedagogical understanding of the materials and impactful instructional practices. Show less

    • NYC Department of Education

      Feb 2023 - Jan 2024
      Elementary Student Teacher
    • Amira Learning

      Sept 2024 - Jan 2025
      Customer Success Consultant

      Facilitated training sessions for school leaders and teachers on the implementation of an AI-assisted reading software in 16 districts across the US and Puerto Rico.

    • Wilson Language Training

      Dec 2024 - now
      Project Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • New York State Certified Educator

      New York State Education Department
      Mar 2024
    • The Project Manager Accelerator

      Better Career
      Jun 2024
    • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

      Scrum Alliance
      Sept 2025
    • Certified Curriculum Designer

      Educator Forever
      Apr 2023
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Junior Youth Animator

      Issued by The Ruhi Institute on Jan 2018
      The Ruhi InstituteAssociated with Emily Osvold