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 increase in importance for instructional designers, I believe that responsible use of AI to maintain bias-free content will continue to require human-centered analysis and review.
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.
Courses include AI for education, instructional design, blended learning, and qualitative research (needs analysis).
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, coordinating publication projects from beginning to end. This involved collaborating with external vendors as well as internal subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy, and a consistent look and feel aligned with our brand. In separate contracts, I wrote educational pieces for wide dissemination, edited technical papers for clarity and syntax, and managed the organization’s social media, designing engaging visualizations. These skills will lead to successes in instructional design.
In addition, I worked as an economist with a Canadian bank and I am a long-time volunteer with a small non-profit focusing on supporting education for girls, globally. In this capacity, I am a part of our communications and grant evaluation teams. In this capacity, 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.
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
Project management, vendor relations, collaboration with subject matter experts
Adult learning theories, instructional design models, curriculum development, blended learning, needs analysis, AI for education
Articulate Storyline, Canva, Adobe, Square Space, Microsoft 365
EXPERIENCE
60 Million Girls Foundation, Communications and Project Evaluation (remote, part-time), Jan 2009 – Present
The foundation funds C$100,000 grants for education projects employing an offline digital technology to facilitate access to learning resources.
Communicate with partners on project design, implementation, and evaluation frameworks.
Evaluate grant proposals ($100K+) analyzing outcomes and alignment with Foundation’s mission.
Author blog posts, partner letters, and website content highlighting EdTech research and impact.
Support social media strategy for Facebook and LinkedIn, creating infographics and engaging posts to education and inform followers.
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.
Project management: Oversaw end-to-end publication planning for major reports liaising with subject matter experts on objectives, priorities, and data reporting; hired and collaborated with external vendors; advised team leads on budget; addressed delays to ensure timely completion of project.
Writing: Collaborated with specialists to highlight complex themes in blogs, newsletters and social media posts on education data, methodologies, and country progress towards global education indicators.
Editing: 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 for fixed income investors.
Provided analytical support for proprietary bond trading, sales and debt origination.
Conducted research trips across Latin America, engaging directly with business leaders and finance ministry and central bank officials.
EDUCATION
University of Toronto, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) (Toronto, remote), 2025
Master of Education, Curriculum and Pedagogy, Digital Technologies in Education
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
Western University (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 since 2016. My adult kids and I became US citizens this year. On the 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. This 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. Feel free to explore my blog on a few of my favorite reads.
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