About Me
I am a life-long learner and am passionate about education, learning, and communications.
Critical thinking skills are a common denominator across my work and academic experiences. As artificial intelligence agents continue to increase in importance I believe that responsible use of AI to maintain bias-free content will continue to require human-centered analysis and review. It is also critical to stay informed of ongoing and ever-changing developments in AI and the impact of new AI models on education.
I have a Master of Education (MEd) in Curriculum and Pedagogy from the University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) with a specialization in Digital Technologies in Education and Comparative and International Development Education.
I understand instructional design models like ADDIE, SAM, and backward design, as well as the application of learning theories to achieve course objectives. Ensuring that courses meet Universal Design for Learning and WCAG 2 accessibility criteria are also important considerations for me.
Previously, I was a Communications Consultant with the UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) where I led the publications process for reports, coordinating projects from beginning to end. This involved collaborating with external vendors as well as internal subject matter experts to ensure both content accuracy as well as a consistent look and feel aligned with our brand. I wrote educational pieces for wide dissemination, edited technical papers for clarity and syntax, and managed the organization’s social media, writing posts and designing engaging visualizations.
In addition, I am a long-time volunteer with a non-profit focused on supporting education for girls, globally. I am a part of our communications and grant evaluation teams. In my communications capacity, I liaise with our partners and I develop materials for partner and donor outreach. Last year, I organized a workshop at the Comparative and International Education Society conference in Chicago, designing all outreach and coordinating content and presentation delivery with our partners. As a funder, the Foundation supports education projects with total grants of $200-$300K, annually. I analyze proposal submissions and ensure that project objectives and budget align with our mission in search of holistic approaches to improve learning outcomes.
My Curriculum Vitae
TANYA GUYATT
tcguyatt@gmail.com | 704.619.5601 | LinkedIn: @tanyaguyatt | Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
SUMMARY
Tanya is a critical thinker with a strong foundation in instructional design, supported by an MEd in Curriculum and Pedagogy (2025), with a focus on Digital Technologies in Education. Knowledgeable in needs analysis, learning theories, and instructional design principles, she has the skills to create socially engaging, human-centered learning experiences aligned with organizational goals. These skills tie into her communications background where she collaborated with cross-functional teams, subject matter experts and external vendors to produce educational materials. Additionally, her expertise in creating engaging visuals, drafting outreach, and editing technical reports demonstrates skill in transforming complex information into clear, accurate, and audience-appropriate content which is crucial for assessing the relevance of course structure and AI-generated content.
SKILLS
Non-Profit Management: Grant evaluation, budgeting, partnerships
Communications: Blogging, social media, website content development, publications
AI literacy: Ethics, analysis for bias, data privacy, UNESCO student and teacher frameworks
Instructional Design: Adult learning theories, instructional design principles, curriculum development, blended learning, needs analysis, AI for education
Languages: Intermediate French and Spanish
EXPERIENCE
60 Million Girls Foundation, Communications and Project Evaluation (remote, part-time), Jan 2009 – Present
The foundation provides grants of $200K – $300K annually for education projects that use an offline digital technology to facilitate access to learning resources.
Communicate with partners on project design, implementation, and evaluation frameworks creating positive relationships leading to long-standing and successful collaborations.
Evaluate grant proposals analyzing outcomes and alignment with Foundation’s mission and supporting fund disbursements of over $4 million for EdTech education projects across Africa, Central America and South Asia.
Author blog posts, partner letters, and website content highlighting EdTech research and impact to inform and engage funders and followers.
Support social media strategy for Facebook and LinkedIn, creating infographics and engaging posts to educate and inform partners and donors.
UNESCO Institute for Statistics, Communications Consultant (remote, contracts), Oct 2018 – Dec 2023
Multiple contracts to manage publications and write blogs, newsletters and social media posts highlighting organizational priorities, effectively managing several projects at a time.
Oversaw end-to-end publication planning successfully launching reports on data for education, culture, and R&D. Relevant skills include liaising with subject matter experts on priorities; hiring and collaborated with external vendors; advising team leads on budget; addressing delays to ensure timely completion.
Collaborated with specialists to highlight complex themes in communications products on education data, methodologies, and country progress towards global education indicators, informing stakeholders on organizational priorities.
Efficiently edited documents including governing board materials, technical research papers, factsheets, and flagship reports, enhancing logical flow of content while ensuring clarity of complex and technical topics related to education data for donors and partners.
UN Volunteers (remote)
OECD Statistics (February 2020): Developed over 80 Twitter posts for a flagship publication launch.
UNICEF (July 2020): Proofread global annual results report on humanitarian action.
Scotiabank, Senior International Economist (London), Nov 1998 – Aug 2001
Responsible for forecasting European economic trends, working across teams to advise on implications of policy shifts.
Analyzed the impact of data releases and government policy on financial markets.
Presented a morning briefing to Toronto team on overnight markets.
Scotia Capital Markets, Research Associate (Toronto), Mar 1997 – Oct 1998
Researched economic, financial, and political trends in Latin America supporting bank and client fixed income investment decisions.
Conducted research trips across Latin America, engaging directly with business leaders, and finance ministry and central bank officials to ensure relevance and authenticity of reports.
EDUCATION
University of Toronto, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) (Toronto, remote), 2025
Master of Education, Curriculum and Pedagogy, Digital Technologies in Education, GPA 4.0
Select Courses: Instructional design, blended learning, curriculum and pedagogy, AI for education, research methods.
Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) (New York), 1997
Master of International Affairs, International Economic Policy, Honors: Dean’s Fellow
University of Western Ontario (London, Ontario), 1993
Bachelor of Arts (Honors), Political Science, International Relations
OTHER
US, Canadian, and British citizenships
Intermediate French and Spanish (reading and speaking)
A few personal notes….
Originally from Montreal (Canada), I have lived in Charlotte, North Carolina since 2016. On weekends I like to explore areas around the Blue Ridge Mountains, hiking the trails and visiting the mountain towns (Blowing Rock is a favorite!).
I have recently taken up paddle boarding in the waterways around Charlotte in search of some respite from the North Carolina summer heat. My Labradoodle, Lexie, enjoys the water as well. Last winter, my son and I travelled a bit further afield, hiking in Sedona and the Grand Canyon — I tried my best to keep up with him on the trails.
I love reading and you can often find me with a book in hand. A recent favourite is “The Worlds I See: Curiosity, Exploration, and Discovery at the Dawn of AI” by Fei Fei Li. The book describes her experience as an immigrant in the United States and her role in a developing AI. She is passionate about keeping AI human-centered.
Feel free to explore my blog on a few of my favorite reads.
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